Wilderness Road Heritage Highway
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Historic Stops Along Wilderness Road Heritage Scenic Byway

Visitors come to the Wilderness Road Heritage Scenic Byway for a variety of reasons, but perhaps the byway's most compelling feature is the bounty of historical sites along the way. From Native Americans to European pioneers to Civil War soldiers, many cultures have left...
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Wilderness Road Heritage Highway Overview

Trace the footsteps of early pioneers and explorers along the Wilderness Road Heritage Scenic Byway. From panoramic views of the Appalachians in the Cumberland Gap National Historic Park, to a community culture centered on folk art and mountain music, the Byway is packed with...
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2-Day Trip: Nature and culture in southern Kentucky
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Travel the Wilderness Road Heritage Highway and enjoy scenery, wildlife, and arts and crafts. [more]