Английская Википедия:Breaks Interstate Park
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Breaks Interstate Park, often known as "the Breaks," is a bi-state state park located partly in southeastern Kentucky and mostly in southwestern Virginia, in the Jefferson National Forest, at the northeastern terminus of Pine Mountain. The land is managed by an interstate compact between the states of Virginia[1] and Kentucky.[2] It is the only one of two interstate parks in the United States operated jointly under a compact rather than as two separate state park units.Шаблон:Citation needed The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Kentucky Department of Parks are still major partner organizations.Шаблон:Clarify
Breaks Interstate Park has been called the "Grand Canyon of the South".[3] Russell Fork river and Clinchfield Railroad (now the CSX Transportation Kingsport Subdivision) both pass through it. It is accessed via Virginia 80 and Kentucky 80 between Haysi, Virginia, and Elkhorn City, Kentucky, and passes through the community of Breaks, Virginia, east of the park.
History
This area was previously covered by a vast inland sea around 180 million years ago.[4] Over subsequent millennia, the Russel Fork gradually carved through the rock to form the spectacular valleys. Early human activity saw the area serve as hunting grounds for Shawnee and Cherokee people. In 1767, American frontiersman Daniel Boone passed through the area looking for an easier westward passage through Pine Mountain.[5] Boone subsequently gave the area its current name, The Breaks.
Preparations have been made to provide elk viewing areas. Elk were seen near the park in 2023 for the first time since the 1800s.[6]
Geography
Breaks Interstate Park is located about Шаблон:Convert east of Elkhorn City, Kentucky. The park covers Шаблон:Convert. The park's main feature, Breaks Canyon, is five miles long and ranges from Шаблон:Convert deep. The canyon was formed by the Russell Fork river through millions of years of erosion.[7]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, nearby Elkhorn City has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]
Activities
Шаблон:Advert Шаблон:Third-party The park has trails, a water park, and also offers fishing, paddle boating, canoeing, and hydro biking on Laurel Lake, and white-water rafting on the Russell Fork.[9] The Breaks offers rock climbing with sandstone similar to the nearby New River Gorge.Шаблон:Dubious The park offers a lodge, cottages, cabins and a campground.[9] The park has a visitor center with exhibits on the area's historical and natural features, a conference center with restaurant, and an amphitheater.[10]
Gallery
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A view of Russell Fork
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Russell Fork while flooded
References
External links
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- Breaks Interstate Park Breaks Interstate Park Commission
- Breaks Interstate Park Kentucky Department of Parks
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