US National Rivers
Phone: Headquarters (423) 569-9778 <br> Visitor Information (423) 286-7275 <br> Visitor Information (606) 376-5073 <br>
The free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries pass through 90 miles of scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide range of natural and historic features. The area offers a broad range of recreational opportunities including camping, whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, hunting and fishing. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with its experience in managing river basins, was charged with land acquisition, planning and development of facilities. Now completed, these lands and facilities are operated and maintained by the National Park Service for the benefit and use of the public.
Directions
Plane - The closest commercial airports are in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee and Lexington, Kentucky.
Car - The area is most easily reached by car. Southbound on I-75 take KY 461 south to KY 80, take 80 west to U.S. 27, take 27 south to Oneida and follow TN 297 west into the park. From I-75 northbound, take TN 63 west to U.S. 27, take 27 north to Oneida and follow TN 297 west into the park. From I-40 westbound, exit at U.S. 27, travel north to Oneida and follow TN 297 west into the park. From I-40 eastbound, exit at U.S 127 and travel north to TN 154, take 154 north to TN 297 and follow take 297 east into the park.
Public Transportation - No Public Transportation is available.
More info at http://www.nps.gov/biso
Merced and Tuolumne Rivers / Stanislaus National Forest Trail Map
Trail map for Merced and Tuolumne Rivers in the Stanislaus National Forest.
Merchant: National Geographic
Cataract Canyon: A Human & Environmental History (Book) by Robert H. Webb, Jayne Belnap, John S. Weisheit
River runners and naturalists alike will be enthralled by this stunning tour through the natural, environmental, and human history of Cataract Canyon, the spectacular 17-mile section of free-flowing Colorado River running through Canyonland National Park just above Lake Powell.
Merchant: Online Sports
Necky Manitou 2 Tandem Kayak
Grab a paddling partner and head down to the river with Neckys Manitou 2 Tandem Kayak. The Manitou 2 glides like a touring kayak with the stability and comfort of a recreational kayak.
Merchant: Back Country
Tributary Tomcat Tandem Inflatable Kayak
The Tributary Tomcat Tandem Inflatable Kayak gives novice whitewater paddlers versatility and performance at an affordable price. The Tributary Tomcat Tandem is a durable entry-level kayak that will last for many seasons on the river.
Merchant: Back Country Store
Full-Day Manatee Swim Adventure
