McCreary County stands close to Tennessee border in southern Kentucky comprised of 466 square miles. It has a population just over 18 thousand people with Whitley City serving as county seat. Due its location at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park it provides a great opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts who come there to enjoy canoeing or rafting on the Cumberland River or take part in other park activities such as horseback riding or hiking trails. Additionally agriculture remains important part of McCreary’s economy with farmers typically growing corn ,soybeans wheat or hay