The Wilderness Road Heritage Highway is an important historic route that leads to Renfro Valley, the famous country music venue, as well as Berea, Kentucky’s crafts capitol.
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The Pine Mountain & Jenkins Overlooks were a labor of love, created in order for people to be able to come from all over to enjoy the beauty that our county provides. We would love for you to come visit our overlooks and finding them has never been easier – we now have Google Maps
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The Pine Mountain Trail is a 42 mile long, unfinished trail stretching from Jellico, TN into Kentucky and Virginia. It is currently divided up into three sections, with the Highlands section cutting a swath through Letcher County. This is an excellent hike for the more adventurous outdoors man or woman who is looking for a
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It’s been said that we’re the BEST marina on Lake Cumberland and we believe it’s true! We’re located just 4 miles from Somerset, Kentucky and less than 30 miles from I-75. We offer amenities which are unsurpassed by any other marina! With nearly 1000 boat slips, 2 restaurants, and a large rental fleet including houseboats,
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Lilley Cornett Woods is a Kentucky gem. It is a beautiful, old growth forest (meaning that the land hasn’t been touched by man for 150 years) that spans for 554 acres. These woods are a hub for ecological research due to its incredible biodiversity of flora and fauna. According to Eastern Kentucky University, “There are
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Kentucky Highway 1679, Little Shepherd Trail, is a 38-mile narrow road on the crest of Pine Mountain from US 421 east of Harlan to US 119 south of Whitesburg. This serpentine route twists though numerous refreshing overlooks and massive, spine-like rock out-croppings, termed Hogbacks. Rhododendron and Mountain Laurel bloom profusely in craggy exposures. Paved
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Hunting, fishing, boating, birding on lake. Horseback trails, campground with water and electrical hookup at adjacent Grayson Lake State Park.
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WMA consists of shoreline surrounding Carr Creek lake. 20 miles east of Hazard on KY 15. Rough, mountainous terrain, primarily forested with large hardwood trees, some brushy areas. Camping allowed in Corps-maintained campgrounds only. Fishing, boating at Carr Creek Lake.
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Why is the park known as “the Breaks”? The Pine Mountain range is a ridge a part of the Appalachian Mountains that runs through Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee. Where the park is located is the “break” in the continuous ridge line. Biking, hiking, riding, rafting…no matter how you choose to move through The Breaks Interstate
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