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Help sought finding 2 who broke into historic train depot

Just around the bend: While Pickett State Park's sprawling acreage of forest is nothing to sneeze at — it sits within the 19,200-acre Pickett State Forest — its next door neighbor eclipses that. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area boasts 120,000 acres of whitewater, climbing spots, hiking and horseback riding trails. So take to the 58 miles of trails in Pickett State Park for views of sandstone bluffs, natural bridges, waterfalls and the various forms of life that call the area "home," or head to Big South Fork for more of the same with a lot more room to roam.
Just around the bend: While Pickett State Park's sprawling acreage of forest is nothing to sneeze at — it sits within the 19,200-acre Pickett State Forest — its next door neighbor eclipses that. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area boasts 120,000 acres of whitewater, climbing spots, hiking and horseback riding trails. So take to the 58 miles of trails in Pickett State Park for views of sandstone bluffs, natural bridges, waterfalls and the various forms of life that call the area "home," or head to Big South Fork for more of the same with a lot more room to roam. Just around the bend: While Pickett State Park's sprawling acreage of forest is nothing to sneeze at — it sits within the 19,200-acre Pickett State Forest — its next door neighbor eclipses that. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area boasts 120,000 acres of whitewater, climbing spots, hiking and horseback riding trails. So take to the 58 miles of trails in Pickett State Park for views of sandstone bluffs, natural bridges, waterfalls and the various forms of life that call the area "home," or head to Big South Fork for more of the same with a lot more room to roam.

By Associated Press 1 min read

ONEIDA, Tenn. (AP) — Officials at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area are asking for help in locating two people who broke into the historic Blue Heron Train Depot.

Two white males broke into the facility last week, causing significant damage and destroying and stealing government property, the National Park Service said in a statement.

The individuals were seen on surveillance footage driving an older model black or dark color SUV that had a trailer attached, the statement said. Both men had bandanas covering their faces.

Big South Fork is located in northeastern Tennessee and southeastern Kentucky and covers 125,000 acres (50,585 hectares) of the Cumberland Plateau.

Anyone with information on the theft is asked to contact the National Park Service.