I started Day 15 in Nashville and visited a couple of National Park Units. Of course, I had to stop at the Buc-ee’s along the way, about 100 miles east of Nashville on I-40. Following along for a rundown on my stops for these two days.

Oh, by the way. Here’s the link to the preview post about this trip.

As you know, I’ve visited all 50 states, each at least twice. Here’s a link to the All Fifty State Club. A group that celebrates the accomplishments of us “Fifty-Staters.” You can officially join when you’ve visited 35, and the group celebrates with you when you reach 50. Or even if you do the 48 contiguous states.

And on with the visits:

Cumberland Gap National Historic Park

This historic park preserves the “Gap” through which many settlers and traders passed as the American West opened up. For years, this was the path. The National Park Service provides a video about Daniel Boone and his life passing through and living west of the Gap.

Within the park, a hiking trail takes you to the point where Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia come together.

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

This Civil War Battlefield Monument marks a significant battle for control of the area. When I visited, the Visitor Center was closed. I have a brochure and will include a few more details in the blog post when it's published.

Camp Nelson National Monument

This Civil War Monument commemorates the site of a major supply depot and a hospital. The hospital treated soldiers and civilians in the area.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Park

Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky at this site. Although the house is no longer standing, a Memorial building houses a replica of a similar house dating back about 30 years after Lincoln was born. The spot is marked by a natural spring called Sinking Spring. That spring still flows at the foot of the fifty-six steps leading up to the Memorial. The 56 steps represent the years Lincoln spent on this earth.

I hope you get a chance to visit here someday!

The last two days involved more driving, so writing and retrieving pictures took a back seat. By the way, only a few days until the end of this trip. ☹

More tomorrow. (Or the next day.)

Thanks for following…

The Driveby Tourist “Team”

Note: These will be quick notes at the end of the day. I’ll send them “regularly.” Please excuse grammatical errors as I’m doing these on the fly!