The Breaks
“ . . . where the Big Sandy grinds through . . . today with a roar of freedom that once must have shaken the stars . . . ”
John Fox Jr.
Take the road less traveled . . .
Breathtaking views. Towering cliffs. Roaring Rivers. Unlimited adventure.
Discover the rugged beauty of Breaks Interstate Park, home to the 1,000 feet deep, near vertical, canyon carved through the heart of Pine Mountain.
Our History
Over the ages, The Russell Fork of the Big Sandy River has ground and carved its way through the western-most linear mountain in the Appalachian range, forming the massive 1,000 foot deep gorge that we know today as “The Grand Canyon of the South”.