The Grand Canyon of the South

I recently visited Breaks Interstate Park which sits on the border of Kentucky and Virginia and serves as the deepest gorge east of the Mississippi. The park boasts a range of geological formations such as sandstone cliffs, caves, and waterfalls created over a million years ago. The park's geology is home to an array of flora and fauna from mountain laurel to bobcats and black bears. Breaks Interstate Park is also an opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich Appalachian culture. From hiking, biking, and camping to fishing and hunting, there is something for everyone here. Comparing it to other places I have visited in Kentucky, Breaks Interstate Park is unique in its vastness and ruggedness. The park's history is as captivating as the views with evidence of Native American settlements dating back 10,000 years. The park's origin story stems from a 400-year legal dispute between Virginia and Kentucky that was resolved with the establishment of this congressionally designated park in 1954.