About this city
Also known as: Home of The Wilds
Cumberland is a quiet, historic rural village tucked away in Guernsey County within the scenic, unglaciated rolling hills of southeastern Ohio. Formally established in 1828 and named after the grand National Road gateway in Maryland, the town long long existed as a tranquil, hardworking coal-mining and timber farming outpost. In recent decades, Cumberland achieved profound international recognition as the immediate home of The Wilds, one of the largest and most cutting-edge conservation centers for endangered species on Earth, occupying thousands of acres of reclaimed coal surface mines. Today, the village acts as an authentic, peaceful sanctuary for conservationists, nature photographers, and eco-tourists looking for a raw experience where wildlife science and sprawling pastures dominate human presence.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Embark on an open-air safari bus to view rare rhinos and giraffes at The Wilds, go ziplining across reclaimed prairie horizons, fish and camp at the nearby Salt Fork State Park reservoirs, and browse old frontier items at town historical markers.
