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Kentucky welcomed those migrating west with the grandeur of the Cumberland mountains. Today visitors still enjoy this beautiful scenery while also relaxing and having fun amongst its recreational rivers and caves. For the history lovers, the state tells the tale of those early migrants and of past leaders of this country.
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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site - Hodgenville, KY

A picture of the pond at the Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area - Oneida, KY,TN

White fringless orchid in bloom

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - Middlesboro, KY

Daniel Boone leads pioneer settlers across Cumberland Gap. Painting by David Wright.

Mammoth Cave National Park - Mammoth Cave, KY

Stalactites - photo ©Raymond Klass. Used by permission.

Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail - AL,AR,GA,IL,KY,MO,NC,OK,TN

Solitary man in landscape of bare trees and fallen leaves, Northern land detachments route, Pea Ridge NMP, Benton County, Arkansas