Niagara of the South

            Sitting just inside Whitley County is a state park devoted to one of Kentucky’s finest gems, Cumberland Falls. Known also as the “Niagara of the South” or the “Great Falls,” this large waterfall draws visitors from all over the world. Encased by lush woodlands and rolling hills, the fall’s beauty is truly a sight to be seen.

Aside from its unique location, the other popular reason visitors come from far and wide to visit the falls is to catch a glimpse of the rare moonbow that can be seen at certain times of the year on a clear night. Cumberland Falls is one of only two places in the world where the moonbow can be seen, with the other location being Victoria Falls in Africa, making it not only a local treasure, but a national one.

            Locals take pride in the falls and its grandeur because it is just something else that helps set them apart. Jane Perkins, a state park employee, said, “The falls really are special to this area. It brings a lot of people to and through this region that otherwise probably wouldn’t be here.”