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| Fitzhugh Williams |
Posted - April 15 2010 : 3:33:55 PM
This is a promo video done by Billy Heck at the Wilderness Road State Park for the May event. Remind you of anything?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5yS-Qvjy_4
That place needs some French!!! |
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| Fitzhugh Williams |
Posted - April 22 2010 : 07:55:44 AM
It just depends on which season you like best. There is no bad time. The fall is beautiful in that area, and at Hensley's Settlement the ground is covered with apples. You can just pick them up and eat them as you walk along! Also there is an interesting Civil War event held at the NPS location. No battles, etc., just living history with demonstration on things like farming, brick making, rendering saltpeter, uniforms, food, and other such. And, of course, Martin's Station. The fall event is not nearly as large as the May event, but that is good because it gives you more of a chance to slip back into the 18th century. |
| shadawick |
Posted - April 21 2010 : 10:36:33 PM
Thanks for the info.
That sounds like a great get away, would the fall be the best time to give it a try? |
| Fitzhugh Williams |
Posted - April 21 2010 : 09:00:12 AM
The Gap is right where the states of Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky meet. And there is a lot to see. You can hike through the gap on the Wilderness Trail, go to Hensley's Settlement, the NPS locations, and the Civil War gun emplacements. I think you can visit a cave where saltpeter was mined during the CW. Lots of nice little towns with B&B's. Cumberland, TN is one and it is right at the Gap. And if you do hike the Wilderness Trail, and start from the Virginia side, you will be "Headin' west. To Can-tuck-ee." |
| shadawick |
Posted - April 20 2010 : 9:02:24 PM
That was really neat, It makes me want to drive up there and check it out.
How far is it to Cumberland Gap? Several of my family were stationed there off and on during the Civil War. |
| Fitzhugh Williams |
Posted - April 20 2010 : 7:05:28 PM
So far? It's straight down I-81. |
| Wilderness Woman |
Posted - April 20 2010 : 12:55:08 PM
Someone sent me that link. It is a gorgeous video. I wish it weren't so far away from me. |
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