Park Happenings
Support the Mounted Patrol Horses of Cummins Falls
Cummins Falls State Park
390 Cummins Falls Lane, Cookeville, TN 38501 (opens in new tab)Event Details
Not many people know that Cummins Falls State Park is home to to Tennessee State Parks Mounted Patrol horse 'Ranger'. Ranger is a 7 year old Tennessee Walking Horse.
These horses are not only our partners while on duty but are cared for and loved everyday to ensure that they are happy and healthy.
Donations help us to fund the horses and alleviate the cost of feed, hay, vet bills, check ups, and supplies used for grooming and riding. Donations play a huge role in the mounted patrol program.
To make a donation, click on the green 'Register for event' button and follow the prompts.
These horses and Rangers can be seen riding around the park throughout the year and at major events across the state but if you'd like to meet our horses please e-mail lauren.fagin@tn.gov for a chance to do so.
From all the horses and staff here at Cummins, we thank you for your contributions!
- Event Host
- Lauren Fagin
- lauren.fagin@tn.gov
- 931-268-7223
- Price
- $5.00 donation
$10.00 donation
$20.00 donation
$50.00 donation
$100.00 donation
Discover the rugged beauty of Cummins Falls State Park, encompassing 457 acres in the hills of Jackson County. The park's namesake, Cummins Falls, is a breathtaking 75-foot waterfall that plunges into a natural swimming pool. Visitors can hike to scenic overlooks, explore the unique geology of the area, and wade in the refreshing waters of Blackburn Fork State Scenic River.