Students will learn about the purpose of the Cumberland Trail. Students will experience scenic views of the Cumberland Trail and will see the natural world associated with the Cumberland Plateau, high ridges, deep gorges, and experience the wilderness of two national parks: Cumberland Gap National Historical Park and Chickamauga Chattanooga National Military Park. Students will compare and contrast between historic travel and modern travel as well as difficulties one might encounter.
Recommended level: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
1. The Cumberland Trail: History, Geography, and Travel