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The chain that holds back a mountain

Visitors love Chained Rock at Pine Mountain, Kentucky’s first state park, established in 1924. But why is there a chain around it?

Rock Springs Park, close to the Ohio River, included a carousel, dance pavilion, bath house, lake and large swimming pool.

Long known to Native Americans of the area, Cumberland Falls received its name from Dr. Thomas Walker during his 1750 explorations.

The Walls of Jericho gets its name, according to Jackson County AL legend, from a traveling minister who found the canyon in the late 1800s.

Home Depot employees Tayla Madaris, left, and Alan Kelly add stain to the deck at the American Legion Paul E. Bolding Post 7.

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