While there is no easy way to get to Breaks Interstate Park, the effort and after midnight arrival back home was worth it! We highly recommend the Elk Tour which showcases Virginia’s success with bringing elk back to the Appalachian Mountains., Breaks Interstate Park, also known as "the Breaks," is a bi-state state park located partly in southeastern Kentucky and southwestern Virginia in the Jefferson National Forest, at the northeastern terminus of Pine Mountain., Breaks Interstate Park encompasses 4500 acres of land, nestled within the Cumberland Mountain Overthrust Block in Kentucky and Virginia. The centerpiece of this park, and its namesake, is the deeply cut chasm through Pine Mountain, carved by the raging waters of southward flowing Russell Fork., Breaks Interstate Park (aka Grand Canyon of the South) wows with a vast five-mile gorge, dramatic overlooks and terrain-rich hiking trails., Breaks Interstate Park is a stunning natural sanctuary, often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of the South.” This magnificent park, nestled in both Virginia and Kentucky, offers breathtaking vistas and a diverse range of outdoor activities for all ages., Beautifully situated within a five-mile gorge known as the “Grand Canyon of the South” and straddling the Kentucky and Virginia state line, Breaks Interstate Park is filled with history, heritage and outdoor adventure..