THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKPERMANENT NPS STORY ARCHIVE
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From October 16 to 18, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park will celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the Cumberland Gap Tunnel by offering visitors a rare, behind-the-scenes experience.
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In late February, the National Park Service will begin work to replace the Little Yellow Creek Bridge on Bartlett Park Road. Bartlett Park will remain open and accessible, but visitors will see and hear construction activities. The road and areas south of the bridge, including Marsee Cemetery, will not be accessible during construction.
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A new National Park Service report shows that 729,249 visitors to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in 2024 spent $23,973,000 in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $24,310,000.
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New Gap Creek Bridge at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
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Staff from 8 National Park Service sites are working to clear hundreds of trees downed by Hurricane Helene in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. The crew has thus far cleared over 500 fallen trees from about 10 miles of trail. Several miles of trail in the park have not yet been cleared and have hazardous conditions along the trail.
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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park staff and volunteers continue to assess conditions and address damage from Hurricane Helene.
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A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 797,346 visitors to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in 2023 spent over $25.6 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 312 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of over $27.8 million.
Official NPS sourceCumberland Gap National Historical Park seeks public comment on proposed changes to fees for guided tours, picnic shelter rentals, and front country camping. Comments will be accepted by mail or email through September 4, 2024.
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Discover 1700s frontier life during the "Gaining Independence on the Frontier" event April 26-28 at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park! This free, family-friendly event will include demonstrations of leatherworking, blacksmithing, basketweaving, and more.
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