Welcome to The Kentucky Wildlands. Rich in natural beauty, ancient forests, mist-shrouded mountains, soaring cliffs, lakes, adventurous outdoor recreation, culture, folklore, and tradition, this sprawling 14,000-square-mile region is home to one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. The Kentucky Wildlands, a largely untamed wilderness spanning eastern and southern Kentucky is filled with the same breathtaking natural wonders Daniel Boone first set eyes on when he crossed the Cumberland Gap in 1769. And today, this wide-open playground is still waiting to be explored.
"Hills and mountains, rivers and valleys, forests and open stretches of fertile lands interspersed with rivers fed by pure springs, wind and out and up and down fertile valleys." These exact words described a traveler's first trip to eastern Kentucky more than 200 years ago. Yet, that could have easily been uttered just yesterday.
The Kentucky Wildlands Waterfall Trail
The Kentucky Wildlands is home to more than 800 waterfalls, but you can experience some spectacular ones on The Kentucky Wildlands Waterfall Trail. While it’s impossible to feature all our great...
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11 Recommended RV Resorts & RV Parks in Kentucky
Home is where you park it in The Kentucky Wildlands — where there are hundreds of places to post up in your motor vehicle or trailer. The Kentucky Wildlands is a region known for its...
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First Time Visiting the Red Gorge? We Recommend These Hiking Trails
Are you trying to plan a trip to the Red River Gorge, but don’t know where to start? That’s totally reasonable, because the Gorge has SO much to offer ― from panoramic ridge top...
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Behind the Scenes with The Kentucky Wildlands
For everyone that has been following The Kentucky Wildlands, you have seen not only beautiful vistas and great places to explore, you’ve also seen emerging opportunities in tourism and economic...