Cumberland Falls

This past weekend Nate and I got to get away for two nights to one of our favorite Kentucky hiking spots: Cumberland Falls. While the actual waterfall itself is beautiful, it is a bit touristy right near it. However once you get past what Nate calls the "Redneck/Tourist hiking threshold", about 1 mile in, there are lots of beautiful and decently long hiking trails.
DeeDee and Darryl (Omi and Opaw) generously offered to stay with Andrew while we were there. They came in on Thursday so we could get an early start Friday morning. I think they had just about as much fun as we did and we were able to just enjoy getting away since Drew was obviously in good hands!

Hiking to Natural Arch

Stop along the river...trail to Dog Slaughter Falls which was gorgeous!

I promise I am not mad...just didn't know Nate was taking a picture. In front of Dog Slaughter Falls (not sure about the name!)

Nate looking at the falls

Hiking back...Cumberland Falls in the distance

Sunday morning was cold and the water was warmer than the air, which made for a misty view over the falls.

Eagle Falls

Another view of the river in the early morning