The Tennessee River Gorge is a 26 mile long, steep canyon formed by the Tennessee River. It is the fourth largest river gorge in the Eastern United States. The gorge is cut into the Cumberland Plateau as the river winds its way into Alabama from Tennessee. The Tennessee River Gorge is home to endangered species like the Bald Eagle, Osprey, and the Mountain Skullcap. Many archaeological sites have been discovered in the gorge that show that man has been dwelling in the canyon for at least 10,000 years.

External links

• Tennessee River Gorge Trust

Geography of Alabama | Geography of Tennessee | Archaeological sites in the United States