Bunkum Cave

Legend has it that Billy Hull, father of Cordell Hull (Secretary of State for FDR), sold moonshine out of this cave while he was trying to make a name for himself in the area.

The cave is around 100ft wide and 30ft tall, with a stream running out of it. It is accessible by picking up a trail across the street from the Cordell Hull Museum. The trail runs up and down hills for a little under a mile before opening to two outlooks that give great overhead views of the cave. Just a little further and you can walk right down and into the cave. Posted signs note that you must obtain a permit to explore the cave deeper than the lighted areas.

Overall, the short hike is totally worth it to see this breathtaking attraction. It is hard to believe that something so beautiful and mysterious is hiding just a little ways off of the road.