Princess Falls
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This waterfall on Lick Creek in Daniel Boone National Forest is thought to have got its name from a Native American princess – Cornblossom of the Cherokee tribe. If you follow the Lick Creek Trail, you will find a few good vantage points for a photograph. They are almost 3.5 miles from the start of the trail; there you will reach the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail that runs beside the Big South Fork River. The forest is especially beautiful when all the flowers are in bloom. Dogs are allowed, but only on a leash. For more information, click here.
Cumberland Falls
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The most impressive waterfalls are those that have genuine volume. Cumberland Falls has earned the nickname ‘’The Niagara of the South’’ precisely because of the volume of water dropping over the sandstone – 3,600 cubic feet. The falls are 68 feet high and 125 feet wide and make a most impressive sight and sound. They are arguably even more impressive at night time when there is a full moon; the mist produced often creates a spectacular moonbow. For more information, click here.
Meadow Creek Falls
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The main falls are seasonal but there is also a series of cascades above them to enjoy once you head on from Mill Springs. The cascades vary in drops of between 3 and 6 feet and stretch back many hundred feet from the falls. At their best, the falls are 35 feet of powerful water, which can be viewed either from within the cascades or below. Obviously, you need to take care of slippery stones if you venture close to get the best pictures. Get there in spring. For more information, click here.
Eagle Falls
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Whilst not as large as Cumberland Falls, Eagle Falls are most impressive, especially in the springtime. The flow drops markedly through summer unless there has been heavy rain. They are 44 feet high with the water pouring down into a rocky cove. The setting is beautiful, as is every step of the 1.5-mile trail you take to reach them. The location is Daniel Boone National Forest and the walk is not too strenuous, so active kids will enjoy it. The State Park is open year-round. For more information, click here.
Flat Lick Falls
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These falls are among the least known in Kentucky yet they offer lovely views. It’s a great place for a picnic. They lie about seven miles south of McKee in a region that is perfect for camping and hiking. There is rarely a huge amount of water cascading down, but the setting – surrounded by greenery – makes for a lovely photograph. An improved visitor infrastructure is in progress, with viewing platforms providing different vistas of the falls. You can park nearby and basic camping is available. For more information, click here.