Whether you plan to visit for a few hours or the entire day, Cumberland Gap National Park is a perfect escape from the "norm". Park Rangers maintain a visible presence in the park, making a visit to the park very safe. Of course, the absolute "highlight " for my partner and I is the abundance of wildlife within the park. The restroom facilities were clean and well managed. The park welcome center is a great place to start your visit, surrounded by plenty of complimentary parking. Well maintained and clean picnic shelters. There are trails for hiking and walking, featuring rivers, streams, waterfalls and scenic views. Regardless if visiting alone or with a group, the park offers many opportunities for recreational activities or relaxation naturally. It provides a safe, quiet, natural experience perfect for all ages to enjoy an outdoor experience with lots of fresh air. The park offers a superb diversion from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Located near the towns of Cumberland Gap and Middlesboro. From my knowledge of the area, this is the western entrance/side of the park. But if you're in the area and looking for things to do, it can't hurt to visit both as they both have their strengths and weaknesses!īeautiful, serene, pleasant, historic National Park! Presently a Florida resident, I've been visiting the area for nearly twenty years (my partner owns a farm 17 miles east of the park.) I am embarrassed to admit this was my first visit to this area of the park (there are several different areas of the park) I can't believe this Beautiful, historic "hidden gem" has been right " under my nose" for the last twenty years and we just discovered it's peaceful splendor. If you're looking for a museum exclusively relating to Oak Ridge or the Manhattan Project, I think the K-25 History Center down the road is slightly better, as it's roughly the same size and manages to pack more information and more artifacts into the museum.
Unfortunately there were a lot of exhibits that only had paragraphs on the wall to read and didn't include the physical objects that really catch your eye and hold your interest. However, it was small and didn't have as many artifacts and relics as I had hoped. One staff member approached us multiple times to share anecdotes relating to Oak Ridge, which was nice and unexpected! The staff at the museum seemed very friendly and knowledgeable, with some members being long-term residents and/or employees in Oak Ridge with firsthand experience related to the exhibits in the museum.
It seems like it would make more sense to have more interactive, kid-friendly displays throughout, rather than packed in the back of the museum. The back half features many interactive displays obviously geared towards children. The front half of the museum is very wordy, mature, and packed with information. It's also hard to tell what age group this museum is catering to. I never had the chance to visit the museum in its previous location, however I can reinforce previous reviews that say this museum is very small.
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