Tag Archives: Cummins Falls State Park

A person is missing in Cummins Falls State Park as first-responders and park rangers continue the search. Cummins Falls Park Manager Ray Cutcher confirmed that attempts are being made to try and ping the missing person’s cellphone. Cutcher said that 25 State Park Rangers, Jackson County Rescue Squad, Jackson County EMS and volunteer fire departments are working together in the ... Read More »

The 8th annual Cummins Falls Marathon is still planning to take place this year to help support the park. Park Manager Ray Cutcher said this race brings in locals and runners from across the nation every year. Cutcher said registering to run in one of the four races helps support park growth and protection, as well as a new education ... Read More »

Cummins Falls State Park has partnered with Putnam’s Mustard Seed Ranch to create a gift program for public participation. The ranch houses children coming from unstable homes. Park Ranger Ashley Clark said 15 of those kids’ Christmas lists are hanging on a gingerbread themed tree waiting on you to fulfill. “Stop by Cummins Falls and just pick a gingerbread,” Clark ... Read More »

Cummins Falls has opened its new visitor center Tuesday morning, a day Park Manager Ray Cutcher has been waiting on for over six years. What used to a be 12 x 12 foot area for park employees to operate from, is now an over 5,000 square foot visitor center. State Senator Paul Bailey said this new look will play a ... Read More »

Cummins Falls State Park rangers are buzzing about harvesting honey for the first time. After three years of taking care of their honeybees, this summer is the first year rangers were able to “rob the hive.” Park Ranger Ashley Clark said 13 gallons were harvested. “We go in and we pull the frames with the honey on it, we have ... Read More »

The Cummins Falls State Park’s gorge access permit system has run smoothly since the park reopened in May. Park Manager Ray Cutcher said one good thing about limiting access to the gorge is fewer rescues and accidents. “The number has not been as big a number as it has been in the past,” Cutcher said. “Fewer people would indicate, you ... Read More »

Cummins Falls Park officials raised the daily gorge access permit limit to 150 visitors. Park Manager Ray Cutcher said the increased access is a result from a successful launch to the program in the reopening weekend. “It went pretty smooth overall,” Cutcher said. “Obviously there were people who showed up who didn’t know about the permit system so they weren’t ... Read More »