• Save The Frogs Day

    Save The Frogs Day, observed on April 28, 2026, raises awareness about the threats facing amphibians—especially frogs—and promotes their conservation worldwide. In the Cumberland Gap region, healthy populations of frogs […]

  • Amphibian Week

    Amphibian Week, observed May 3–9, 2026, celebrates amphibians like frogs, salamanders, and newts while raising awareness about their importance in healthy ecosystems and the threats they face. In the Cumberland […]

  • National Bike & Roll to School Day

    Bike & Roll – May 6, 2026 National Bike & Roll to School Day — a spring event when thousands of students, families, and schools across the United States are […]

  • Free Presentation: Plant Identification While Hiking – Nature’s Gifts All Around

    Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Visitor Center Auditorium 100 Pinnacle View Rd, Middlesboro, KY, United States

    Free Presentation: Plant Identification While Hiking – Nature’s Gifts All Around Join the Cumberland Gap Trail Alliance for a special free community program featuring The Empirical Herbalist at Cumberland Gap […]

  • World Bee Day

    World Bee Day, observed on May 20, 2026, highlights the vital role bees play in pollination, food production, and healthy ecosystems. In the Cumberland Gap region, native bees and other […]

  • Great Outdoors Month

    Great Outdoors Month, celebrated throughout June 2026, encourages people to get outside, explore nature, and engage in outdoor recreation. In the Cumberland Gap region, this month highlights the area’s trails, […]

  • National Trails Day

    National Trails Day, observed on June 6, 2026, celebrates America’s trails and encourages people to explore, enjoy, and help maintain them. In the Cumberland Gap region, trails connect forests, rivers, […]

  • National Trails Day – Info Booth & Tri-State Peak Hike

    Gap Creek Coffee House 710 Pinnacle Alley, Cumberland Gap, TN, United States

    Celebrate National Trails Day with us at Cumberland Gap! Join us on Saturday, June 6th as we highlight the incredible trails of Cumberland Gap and encourage everyone to get outside […]

  • Summer Solstice

    The Summer Solstice, occurring on June 21, 2026, marks the longest day of the year and the official start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Cumberland Gap region, […]

  • World Nature Conservation Day

    World Nature Conservation Day, observed on July 28, 2026, emphasizes the importance of protecting natural resources, biodiversity, and ecosystems for future generations. In the Cumberland Gap region, this means safeguarding […]

  • National Park Service Birthday

    The National Park Service Birthday, celebrated on August 25, 2026, honors the creation of the National Park Service and its mission to preserve America’s natural, cultural, and historic treasures. In […]

  • World Ranger Day

    World Ranger Day, observed on August 31, 2026, honors park rangers and their essential role in protecting natural and cultural resources. In the Cumberland Gap region, rangers at Cumberland Gap […]