Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The area boasts miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs, is rich with natural and historic features and has been developed to provide visitors with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities.
Flu season is almost here and on Wednesday, October 9, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, in partnership with Walgreens of Oneida, are teaming up to provide an influenza (flu) shot clinic in the park.
Sometime during the night of September 21, vandals destroyed a specialized viewfinder that helps color blind visitors see vibrant fall foliage in the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area.
Venture into the hollows of Big South Fork NRRA as we celebrate the time-honored tradition of storytelling in Kentucky during the 14th annual Blue Heron Ghost Mine on Friday, October 18, 2024.
Get outdoors and take part in the celebration of National Public Lands Day with the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area on Saturday, September 28, 2024. The park will be hosting a volunteer trails work day that day. All interested persons should report to the Leatherwood Ford Gazebo at 8:30 am ET that day.
Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience as the 32nd Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival returns on Saturday, September 21, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET) at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center area!