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 views, luscious creek side hikes, beautiful waterfalls and over 150 natural sandstone arches (and some limestone ones as…
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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 development. If you’re interested in some of the behind the scenes of the organization behind it all…
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Note from The Kentucky Wildlands: This is an excerpt of a blog about The Kentucky Wildlands by travelingmom.com. Start reading here and then continue to the full blog when you reach the link at the bottom. Just about every destination in Kentucky is a short road trip away. It takes only 3.5 hours…
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Looking for haunted places to visit? Our Haunted Trail features 12 of the creepiest, most ghost-filled haunted places in The Kentucky Wildlands. 1. Paramount Joe - Ashland Originally called the Paramount Theatre and opened in 1931, the Paramount Arts Center is said to be haunted by a ghost locals…
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When we all want to "get back to normal," nature comes through for us. Just as they have for millennia, the colors of fall will sweep across The Kentucky Wildlands from late September throughout October. You can count on it. You also can capture this glorious transformation of seasons in photos ..…
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Everything they said is pretty much true. I came to that conclusion sitting in a kayak in the middle of a pond in the heart of the Red River Gorge contemplating how long it would take to drift about a hundred yards across the glassy water without lifting my paddle. The awe-inspiring beauty. The…
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The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, located in scenic McCreary County and stretching across the border through several counties in Tennessee, is one of just nine national park system units in Kentucky. True to the reputation of the park system, the natural beauty of the area does…
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Welcome to The Kentucky Wildlands. A magical place you’ve likely never heard of before. Expanding over 14,000 square miles, The Kentucky Wildlands is filled with many of the state’s natural wonders and endless opportunities for exploration. This is adventure tourism at its best. In some ways, I…
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My wife and I went on a couples getaway and spent four days exploring what The Kentucky Wildlands has to offer. We found so much to do from coal mines to railroad history to leaf peeping to waterfalls to natural arches and bike trails. My wife has mentioned many times that this was one of the most…
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This trip was made in the fall but could easily be a spring trip. It seems like planned escapes for fall break have become a more regular occurrence over recent years. If you’re like many schools, you have a few days available to stretch into a long weekend. If you’re like most people, just the…
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