State Plans To Reopen Homestead Tower, Build Programs
Cumberland Mountain State Park officials are moving forward with a plan to reopen and expand programming at the historic Homestead Tower after its recent addition to the state park system. Park Manager Mark Houston said the plan is to reopen the tower on April 1. Houston said the park plans to keep the tower accessible […]
Cumberland Mountain State Park Hosting Toy Drive Saturday
You can get in the Christmas Spirit and donate a gift this Saturday as the Friends of the Cumberland Mountain State Park host its annual Christmas Toy Drive. Friends Member Laurie Snyder said there are always local families in need of toys for Christmas. Snyder said the toy drive has been successful in making sure […]
All-Terrain Wheelchair Coming To Cumberland Mountain Park
Cumberland Mountain State Park celebrated Tennessee Disability Advocacy Day by announcing a new all-terrain wheelchair is available for use. Park Manager Chip Hillis said many frequent visitors are prevented from experiencing the extent of the park’s beauty due to mobility limitations. He said the wheelchair has a four-wheel drive feature that will allow disabled visitors […]
Friends of Cumberland Mountain Park Seek Donations For Raptor Food
The Friends of Cumberland Mountain State Park need your help to feed the raptors as the new year approaches. The park features a red-tailed hawk, a barn owl, a great-horned owl and a screech owl in their aviary. The birds of prey have injuries and would not survive if released back into the wild. Friends […]
Cumberland Mountain State Park To Hold Adult 40+ Summer Camp
Cumberland Mountain State Park Holds First Summer Camp for those 40 and up. Park Ranger Kacey King said the park has quite a few older clientele. King said staff had decided it was about time that they offer a Summer Camp geared towards that age. “It’s going to be a lot more hands on and […]
Travel Writers Coming To Promote Crossville Thursday
Four groups of travel writers are set to visit Crossville Thursday and Friday to highlight the tourist attractions in the area. The state coordinates these press visits to promote tourist hot spots. Crossville Chamber of Commerce President Ethan Hadley said the journalists involved have publications in major magazines like the “Smithsonian” and “Garden and Gun.” […]
Cumberland Mountain State Park Unveils Historical Cabin Renovations
Cumberland Mountain State Park unveiled its new cabin renovations on Monday. The cabins were fully restored to their original rustic look while adding the amenities of modern convenience. There were even original furnishings returned to the cabins, while the rest were handmade to replicate the cane and hickory style from when the cabins were first […]
Cumberland Mountain State Park Wins State Fundraiser
Cumberland Mountain State Park took home first place in the 2020 My TN State Park fundraiser. Park Ranger Mark Houston said the park received over $14,000 and this win was special because of the tough competition they beat. Houston said it meant a lot to see the parks efforts in 2020 pay off with this […]
TWRA Stocking Cane Creek Park With 3,000 Trout
1,500 rainbow trout made their way into the wild at Cane Creek Park Wednesday, after a second stocking by TWRA on Wednesday. Fishery Biologist Justin Spaulding said a total of 3,000 rainbow trout have been brought in from Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery. Spaulding said the nine to 10 inch trout come in a truck […]
