Today we went to Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. It just so happens that this tiny town is in the corner of the Tennessee, Kentucky & Virginia border. We drove into Kentucky to the Cumberland Gap National Park where they were having a "birds of prey" demonstration. We got to see eagles, owls, hawks and other cool birds. There were even some turtles and frogs, though I don't know how they fit in with the birds of prey. Maybe they're the prey. We then drove to the pinnacle overlook where we could see into TN/KY/VA and actually be in all three states within a matter of minutes. There is a place where you can be in all 3 at the same time, but the hike was a little too much with our kiddos. We then piddled around
Middlesboro, KY before heading back to Knoxville. We made a pit stop at a boot store that just happened to be having a John Deere 50% off sale. Let's say that someone (grandma) had a hard time saying, "No" to a little boy who loaded up his arms with tractors and said, "Grandma, is it fine if I have these?" We had a fun day and the weather was perfect!
Cumberland Gap is actually in TN, but I guess it's close enough to the others to claim it.
Jack posing by the "water wheel".
The sign pointing to where the 3 states meet.
This cool building was a headquarters for the
CSA.
See.
We ate lunch at Webb's County Kitchen. It was recommended as a "must eat" on the Cumberland Gap website. What they didn't tell you was that it was the ONLY place to eat in Cumberland Gap.
My little Rebel soldier.
Cumberland Gap town hall. The quilt on the side means it's part of the
Appalachian Quilt Trail.
The pinnacle overlook from the town of Cumberland Gap.
The bald eagle.
Barn Owl
Jack petting the turtle.
Screech owl.
Jacey Rose
chillin' in the baby
bjorn.
One of the views from the top of the pinnacle.
Jack & his bird whistle.
Another view from the top.
Cute boy.
Middlesboro, KY
Cumberland Gap, TN
Jarred &
Jacey checking out the view.
Jack also had fun picking up walnuts and acorns along the way.
In Kentucky & Virginia at the same time.
Me & Jarred after out .8 mile hike down the mountain.
Cumberland Gap is actually in TN, but I guess it's close enough to the others to claim it.
Jack posing by the "water wheel".
The sign pointing to where the 3 states meet.
This cool building was a headquarters for the CSA.
See.
We ate lunch at Webb's County Kitchen. It was recommended as a "must eat" on the Cumberland Gap website. What they didn't tell you was that it was the ONLY place to eat in Cumberland Gap.
My little Rebel soldier.
Cumberland Gap town hall. The quilt on the side means it's part of the Appalachian Quilt Trail.
The pinnacle overlook from the town of Cumberland Gap.
The bald eagle.
Barn Owl
Jack petting the turtle.
Screech owl.
Jacey Rose chillin' in the baby bjorn.
One of the views from the top of the pinnacle.
Jack & his bird whistle.
Another view from the top.
Cute boy.
Middlesboro, KY
Cumberland Gap, TN
Jarred & Jacey checking out the view.
Jack also had fun picking up walnuts and acorns along the way. 
In Kentucky & Virginia at the same time.
Me & Jarred after out .8 mile hike down the mountain. 
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