Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
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Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is a protected natural area in the Cumberland Plateau region of Tennessee and Kentucky, known for its rugged gorges, sandstone bluffs, and extensive opportunities for hiking, paddling, and outdoor recreation.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States national park system unit
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national river and recreation area → protected area → |
| area |
approximately 125000 acres
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approximately 506 square kilometers → |
| country |
United States
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| established |
1974
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| establishedBy |
United States Congress
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| hasDesignation |
National River and Recreation Area
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| hasLandscapeFeature |
natural arches
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plateau forests → rock shelters → rugged gorges → sandstone bluffs → |
| hasOfficialWebsite |
https://www.nps.gov/biso/index.htm
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| hasRiver |
Big South Fork of the Cumberland River
NERFINISHED
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| hasState |
Kentucky
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Tennessee → |
| hasTrail |
John Muir Trail (Tennessee segment)
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Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail → |
| hasVisitorCenter |
Bandy Creek Visitor Center
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Stearns Visitor Center → |
| IUCNCategory |
II
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| locatedIn |
Appalachian region
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Cumberland Plateau → Kentucky → Tennessee → |
| locatedInTimeZone |
Eastern Time Zone
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| managingOrganization |
National Park Service
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| nearestCity |
Oneida, Tennessee
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Whitley City, Kentucky → |
| offersActivity |
backpacking
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camping → canoeing → fishing → hiking → horseback riding → kayaking → mountain biking → rock climbing → scenic driving → whitewater paddling → wildlife viewing → |
| partOf |
Cumberland River watershed
NERFINISHED
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| protects |
Big South Fork gorge ecosystem
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mixed hardwood forests → sandstone cliff communities → |
Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Knoxville metropolitan area
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nearbyProtectedArea |