Just as rich as its biological history, the gorge also has historical importance. It has played a part in everything from the Civil War outcome to the development of NASCAR racing. On your eco-tour of this magnificent area, you will learn how this location has been instrumental in over 12,000 years of human history. This area has been designed as a United Nation's Biosphere Reserve because it is one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth. The Tennessee River Gorge in the Cumberland Plateau is one of the world's largest river gorges, and has been carved out from over 350 million years of continuous erosion. The gorge is home to 63 species of mammals, 184 species of birds, and 193 species of butterflies. It is truly one of the planet's natural treasures.
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