“Home to the legend of "Chief-No-Name"”
This incredible overlook, named for the profile of a legendary Native American Chief that it resembles, is a popular spot among rock climbers looking for a thrill, but it's also home to one of America's most popular Lover's Leap legends. Chief-No-Name (no really, that was his name) was widely regarded as the greatest Chief in the lands, so good that words couldn't accurately describe his leadership skills. His only weakness? His daughter. When she fell in love in a man from outside of the tribe, Chief-No-Name ordered his death, and the couple fled into the nearby forest. As the legend goes, the Great Spirit took pity on the lovers and caused a great storm to slow down their pursuers. Wet, cold, and fearing that they would be torn apart, the lovers made their way to the ledge, held each other tight, and fell off. When Chief-No-Name discovered what had happened, he fell to the ground in anguish, beating the rock face until he hands were a bloody pulp. The Great-Spirit, angry about the death of the lovers, turned the Chief into stone as punishment for his mistake. Today, one can still look up at Big Chief Rock and see No-Name's profile staring back.
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