Cumberland Falls

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Cumberland Falls is a large waterfall in southeastern Kentucky, USA, often called the “Niagara of the South” and noted for its rare lunar rainbow (moonbow).

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Predicate Object
instanceOf tourist attraction
waterfall
accessibleBy Kentucky Route 90
attracts domestic tourists
international tourists
country United States of America
flowsYearRound true
hasAverageFlow variable, dependent on Cumberland River discharge
hasGeologicalSetting sandstone gorge
hasHeight about 21 meters
about 68 feet
hasNaturalPhenomenon moonbow
hasNearbyFacility Cumberland Falls lodge
campgrounds
picnic areas
visitor center
hasOverlook designated viewing platforms
hasRecreationalUse fishing nearby
kayaking downstream
hasScenicDesignation major scenic attraction in Kentucky
hasTrailAccess multiple hiking trails
hasWidth about 125 feet
about 38 meters
isDownstreamOf Cumberland River upstream reaches in eastern Kentucky
isMajorAttractionOf Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
knownFor large waterfall
lunar rainbow
moonbow
locatedIn Kentucky
southeastern Kentucky
locatedInCounty McCreary County, Kentucky
Whitley County, Kentucky
locatedInProtectedArea Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
locatedOnRiver Cumberland River
moonbowVisibleDuring clear nights around full moon
nearestCity Corbin, Kentucky
Williamsburg, Kentucky
nicknamed Niagara of the South
partOf Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
photographySubject night photography of moonbow
region Appalachian Plateau
safetyConcern strong currents near the base of the falls
stateParkManagedBy Kentucky Department of Parks
tourismActivity birdwatching
hiking
photography
sightseeing
whitewater rafting
watercourse Cumberland River
waterfallType block waterfall

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Cumberland River passesNear Cumberland Falls
Whitley County, Kentucky knownFor Cumberland Falls