The Historic Cumberland Plateau: An Explorer's Guide (Outdoor Tennessee Series) - Softcover

Russ Manning

4

5 ratings by Goodreads

9780870497667: The Historic Cumberland Plateau: An Explorer's Guide (Outdoor Tennessee Series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0870497669 ISBN 13: 9780870497667

Publisher: Univ of Tennessee Pr, 1992

View all copies of this ISBN edition:

Book by Manning, Russ

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Book Description:

Combining historical narrative with the specifics of a guidebook, The Historic Cumberland Plateau is an indispensable aid for visiting and experiencing an area rich in natural wonders and scenic beauty. First published in 1992, the book has now been extensively revised to include the latest information about points of interest and cultural events on the Cumberland Plateau.

A land known for its great caves, cascading waterfalls, natural arches, and isolated river canyons, the Plateau stretches from northeast to southwest, encompassing parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. Within its geographic boundaries are many protected areas, including the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, and the Obed National Wild and Scenic River.
The Plateau also possesses a unique history and cultural heritage. Inhabited first by Native Americans, then by pioneers migrating westward, the Plateau contains many sites that attest to its rich history. As different groups passed through, some chose to settle permanently, resulting in a diverse cultural heritage celebrated today in many regional events.

Each chapter of this book, focusing on a specific area on the Plateau, is filled with fascinating historical facts and anecdotes, as well as practical information about services and accommodations, events, and directions to natural wonders, hiking trails, and historic sites.
The Author: Russ Manning is an award-winning freelance writer and author of several outdoor guidebooks. His articles on the outdoors and conservation have been published in Outside, Blue Ridge Country, Walking Magazine, Appalachia, Environment, Sierra, Environmental Ethics, and The Tennessee Conservationist.

From the Back Cover:

A visit to the Cumberland Plateau is an experience rich in natural wonders and scenic beauty. A land best known for its great caves, cascading waterfalls, natural arches, and isolated river canyons, the Cumberland Plateau stretches from northeast to southwest, encompassing parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. Within the Plateau's geographic boundaries are many protected areas, including the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, and the Obed National Wild and Scenic River. The Plateau also possesses a unique history and cultural heritage. Inhabited first by Native Americans, then by pioneers migrating westward, the Plateau contains many sites that document its rich history. As different groups passed through, some chose to settle permanently, resulting in a diverse cultural heritage celebrated today in many regional events. The Historic Cumberland Plateau is the first guide to combine natural, historical, and cultural information about the area in one easy-to-use book. Each chapter focuses on a particular region, allowing easy access to the history, cultural events, services and accommodations, and directions to natural wonders, hiking trails, and historic sites. Combining historical narrative with the specifics of a guide, this book is an indispensable aid for visiting and experiencing the Cumberland Plateau.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.