Quick Summary: From the oddly named Dog Slaughter Falls and the Flat Lick Falls to the “Niagara of the South,” Cumberland Falls is home to some breathtaking landscapes, featuring rolling hills, forested woodlands and glassy lakes Kentucky also boasts some spectacular waterfalls that offer excellent hiking trails, fantastic spring-time swimming, lovely picnicking spots, and great bird and wildlife watching.


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Cumberland Falls

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Dog Slaughter Falls

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Flat Lick Falls

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Star Creek Falls

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Tioga Falls

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Torrent Falls

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Yahoo Falls

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Princess Falls

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Shanty Hollow Lake

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Honeymoon Falls

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