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CORBIN, KENTUCKY

The Beauty of Cumberland Falls and the Traditions, Legends and Music of Appalachia

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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
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Equipment Requirements
Hiking boots and appropriate hiking gear are required for full participation in this program.

Itinerary for Apr 28 — May 3, 2013

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Type: Lodge

 Description: Cumberland Falls State Resort is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Known as the "Niagara of the South," the waterfall forms a 125-foot wide curtain that plunges 60 feet into the boulder-strewn gorge below. The mist of Cumberland Falls creates the magic of the moonbow, only visible on a clear night during a full moon. This unique phenomenon appears nowhere else in the Western Hemisphere.

Contact info:
Cumberland Falls State Resort
7351 Hwy. 90
Corbin, KY 40701-8857 USA
phone: 606-528-4121
web: parks.ky.gov/cumbfal2.htm

Room amenities: Fifty-two rooms offer beautiful views and full amenities and modern conveniences such as heat, air, phone, tv in room.

Facility amenities: Solid hemlock beams and knotty pine paneling complement the massive stone fireplaces in historic DuPont Lodge. DuPont Lodge Patio offers an inspiring view of the Cumberland River and encircling mountains.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: 80.99 dbl. plus taxes.
Contact lodge directly to confirm rates and availability.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day One: Sunday, April 28 - Arrival and Check In/Welcome and Orientation 
Afternoon: 5:00 PM Check-in and registration.

Dinner: 5:30 PM Dinner in the dining room.

Evening: 7:00 PM Welcome, orientation, and program overview. Meet your fellow participants and program staff.

Lodging: DuPont Lodge

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Cumberland Falls State Resort is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Known as the "Niagara of the South," the waterfall forms a 125-foot wide curtain that plunges 60 feet into the boulder-strewn gorge below. The mist of Cumberland Falls creates the magic of the moonbow, only visible on a clear night during a full moon. This unique phenomenon appears nowhere else in the Western Hemisphere.

Contact info:
Cumberland Falls State Resort
7351 Hwy. 90
Corbin, KY 40701-8857 USA
phone: 606-528-4121
web: parks.ky.gov/cumbfal2.htm

Room amenities: Fifty-two rooms offer beautiful views and full amenities and modern conveniences such as heat, air, phone, tv in room.

Facility amenities: Solid hemlock beams and knotty pine paneling complement the massive stone fireplaces in historic DuPont Lodge. DuPont Lodge Patio offers an inspiring view of the Cumberland River and encircling mountains.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: 80.99 dbl. plus taxes.
Contact lodge directly to confirm rates and availability.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Two: Monday, April 29 - Nature History of the Cumberland Falls Area/Appalachian Geography 
Breakfast: Breakfast in the dining room.

Morning: After Breakfast, discover the unique geology of the park with classroom instruction and a trip to Cumberland Falls.

Lunch: Lunch in the dining room.

Afternoon: Explore Appalachian geography with historical emphasis through classroom instruction/discussion.

Dinner: Dinner in the dining room.

Evening: Jam Session: Enjoy performances by local musicians, feel free to join in the fun.

Lodging: DuPont Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Cumberland Falls State Resort is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Known as the "Niagara of the South," the waterfall forms a 125-foot wide curtain that plunges 60 feet into the boulder-strewn gorge below. The mist of Cumberland Falls creates the magic of the moonbow, only visible on a clear night during a full moon. This unique phenomenon appears nowhere else in the Western Hemisphere.

Contact info:
Cumberland Falls State Resort
7351 Hwy. 90
Corbin, KY 40701-8857 USA
phone: 606-528-4121
web: parks.ky.gov/cumbfal2.htm

Room amenities: Fifty-two rooms offer beautiful views and full amenities and modern conveniences such as heat, air, phone, tv in room.

Facility amenities: Solid hemlock beams and knotty pine paneling complement the massive stone fireplaces in historic DuPont Lodge. DuPont Lodge Patio offers an inspiring view of the Cumberland River and encircling mountains.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: 80.99 dbl. plus taxes.
Contact lodge directly to confirm rates and availability.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Three: Tuesday, April 30 - Music and Life in the Appalachians/Birds of Prey 
Breakfast: Breakfast in the dining room.

Morning: Music of Appalachia with respect to history and local traditions.

Lunch: Lunch in the dining room.

Afternoon: Gain an understanding of the role religion plays in the lives of the people of Appalachia. Presented with respect to the musical traditions of both mainstream and unique mountain denominations.

Dinner: Dinner in the dining room.

Evening: Music of Appalachia with respect to history and local traditions. Understand the history of several musical instruments and how the people of the mountains used them and made them their own.

Lodging: DuPont Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Cumberland Falls State Resort is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Known as the "Niagara of the South," the waterfall forms a 125-foot wide curtain that plunges 60 feet into the boulder-strewn gorge below. The mist of Cumberland Falls creates the magic of the moonbow, only visible on a clear night during a full moon. This unique phenomenon appears nowhere else in the Western Hemisphere.

Contact info:
Cumberland Falls State Resort
7351 Hwy. 90
Corbin, KY 40701-8857 USA
phone: 606-528-4121
web: parks.ky.gov/cumbfal2.htm

Room amenities: Fifty-two rooms offer beautiful views and full amenities and modern conveniences such as heat, air, phone, tv in room.

Facility amenities: Solid hemlock beams and knotty pine paneling complement the massive stone fireplaces in historic DuPont Lodge. DuPont Lodge Patio offers an inspiring view of the Cumberland River and encircling mountains.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: 80.99 dbl. plus taxes.
Contact lodge directly to confirm rates and availability.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Four: Wednesday, May 01 - Natural Beauty of Kentucky/Coal Camps/ 
Breakfast: Breakfast in the dining room.

Morning: During a field trip to local coal camps, learn about the communities that revolved around the industry of coal mining, and consider coal's economic importance in the Appalachian region.

Lunch: Enjoy a box lunch while visiting former Company owned coal camps.

Afternoon: Visit areas of natural interest, such as Natural Arch Scenic Area and Devil's Jump, that help to highlight the unique geography and geology of the Cumberland Plateau region of Appalachia.

Dinner: Dinner in the dining room.

Evening: Learn about the nighttime birds of prey and have a chance at an up close encounter with a wild bird of prey.

Lodging: DuPont Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Cumberland Falls State Resort is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Known as the "Niagara of the South," the waterfall forms a 125-foot wide curtain that plunges 60 feet into the boulder-strewn gorge below. The mist of Cumberland Falls creates the magic of the moonbow, only visible on a clear night during a full moon. This unique phenomenon appears nowhere else in the Western Hemisphere.

Contact info:
Cumberland Falls State Resort
7351 Hwy. 90
Corbin, KY 40701-8857 USA
phone: 606-528-4121
web: parks.ky.gov/cumbfal2.htm

Room amenities: Fifty-two rooms offer beautiful views and full amenities and modern conveniences such as heat, air, phone, tv in room.

Facility amenities: Solid hemlock beams and knotty pine paneling complement the massive stone fireplaces in historic DuPont Lodge. DuPont Lodge Patio offers an inspiring view of the Cumberland River and encircling mountains.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: 80.99 dbl. plus taxes.
Contact lodge directly to confirm rates and availability.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Five: Thursday, May 02 - Nature Walk/Socio economics of region/Farewell Party 
Breakfast: Breakfast in the dining room.

Morning: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities. Socio-economic look at Appalachia with emphasis on minority populations.

Lunch: Lunch in the dining room.

Afternoon: Guided 1.5 mile nature hike focusing on the flora and fauna of the park, with emphasis on the many wildflowers that grace the area. Return to the lodge for a discussion of both historical and new approaches to reclamation of surface mines and the pros and cons of each.

Dinner: Dinner followed by Kentucky Chatauqua performance bringing to life a fascinating figure from Appalachian Kentucky's past.

Evening: Enjoy an overview of the week, saying farewell to new found friends over dessert. Make sure to bring your Road Scholar passport.

Lodging: DuPont Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Six: Friday, May 03 - Program Wrap Up/Departure 
Breakfast: Breakfast in the dining room.

Morning: Guided 1.5 mile nature hike focusing on the flora and fauna of the park, with emphasis on the many wildflowers that grace the area en route to the Pinnacle Knob Firetower to discover a magnificent view of the Cumberland Plateau.

Lunch: Lunch in the dining room.

Afternoon: Departure after lunch.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


Free Time Opportunities


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Cumberland Falls State ResortCumberland Falls State Resort has 17 miles of hiking trails. Maps provided at the park free of charge.
Cumberland Inn MuseumNatural history museum located in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
For additional information, visit: www.cumberlandinn.com/mus.htm
Sanders Cafe and MuseumEat Where It All Began. A half hour drive to the original Kentucky Fried Chicken. Enjoy the "route 66 culture'' museum of the original motel and restaurant. No admission charge. Restaurant still operational.
For additional information, visit: www.chickenfestival.com/sanders.htm
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