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Post by Trix on Jul 10, 2015 5:02:20 GMT -5
Fall Colors do vary each year but the general range for the RRG is Mid-October into the 20s on the calendar. Absolute peak Fall viewing should be a roll of the dice and is also influenced by weather, sometimes wind & rain can ruin color by knocking off leaves early. As to hiking, in order to fulfill your perimeters take note of Rough Trail and piece together a plan by reviewing this map: www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5276793.pdfEarlier threads discussing swimming areas will refer you to the Indian Creek area. Due to its easy vehicle access, this area can be heavily populated especially on the weekends. Visiting during the week should prove fruitful as fewer visitors can be found then. Since Indian Creek Road 9B is closed down for Stream Restoration, this makes the remaining swimming areas much more in demand. Also, refer back to the map above and take note of the Red River itself. Often a little exploration may yield a spot that you can call your own (#240 Osborne Bend Trail).
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Post by Trix on Jun 29, 2015 4:48:41 GMT -5
Red River Gorge: Drone Aerials of Kentucky's Half Moon & Chimney Rock 28 Jun 2015, 23:59 MAKE SURE TO WATCH IN 1080p HD Welcome the to Beautiful Red River Gorge In Kentucky. For those unaware, this area has over 100 large Arches. The Main One featured in this Video is called Half Moon Rock. The flight ends, Landing on Chimney Rock! novostivideo.ru/video/2090949
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Post by Trix on Jun 15, 2015 21:50:19 GMT -5
Posted: Jun 15, 2015 9:57 AM EST Updated: Jun 15, 2015 9:57 AM EST Hiker Rescued In Red River Gorge The Wolfe County Search and Rescue team helped a hiker injured in a fall in the Red River Gorge Sunday night. Officials say a woman suffered injuries in a fall at Creation Falls and was unable to walk. Friends tried to help her along Rock Bridge Trail, but they could not get her out. Wolfe County Search and Rescue got the call around 8:20 p.m. Crews quickly located the victim and evacuated her to the trailhead. www.lex18.com/story/29320932/hiker-rescued-in-red-river-gorge
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Post by Trix on Jun 12, 2015 23:52:16 GMT -5
Preparation key to enjoy "nature's gym" By Trevor Wilkes, Contributing Columnist June 12, 2015 In summer, boys and girls are often found playing baseball, soccer and other organized sports, but a growing number of active Americans enjoy the outdoors in other ways. The natural beauty of Kentucky offers tremendous opportunity for outdoor adventures; however, participants should be aware of how to prevent common injuries. Appropriate preparation is a must for any sport. This refers not only to technique and equipment, but more generally to physical conditioning. Most athletes who have never run more than four miles would not attempt a marathon. Along the same lines, an all-day kayak trip, for example, should be met with the requisite training, with rest throughout the effort. In addition, an emergency plan and contacts should always be in place. The Red River Gorge's amazing sandstone cliffs are a top international destination for rock climbers. Both beginners and experts alike are often beset with finger injuries. The skin must be conditioned to the abrasive quality of the rock. Small, irregular holds and tremendous gripping forces can lead to injuries of the flexor tendons and sheaths that guide them. Also, overuse tendinitis of the elbow and shoulder are common. Many of these injuries can be avoided by a gradually progressive program of intensity and volume in one's climbing. Kentucky's rolling hills also are a fantastic venue for mountain biking. Cuts and abrasions are extremely common, but most serious injuries come from falls. Often, the shoulder strikes the ground first. This can result in a fracture of the collarbone, or a "separated shoulder," which is a tear in the ligaments that connect the collarbone and the shoulder blade. In addition, overuse strains of the knee and low back can occur. Always wear a helmet — no exceptions. Kayaking can be an amazing way to pass a summer day. Overuse tendinitis of the elbow and wrist are common with paddling. Significant whitewater can bring not just excitement but new injury concerns. The chance of a shoulder dislocation can be reduced with proper technique in maneuvering the paddle. Strengthening of the core muscles will improve performance and lessen muscle strains. A helmet is mandatory; head-versus-rock collisions are a concern, especially if the kayak has flipped upside down. Summer is a great time to try new outdoor sports. Be prepared and be safe. If you are injured, consult a specialist familiar with the injuries of your sport. Timely treatment will help you recover more quickly. Dr. Trevor Wilkes, an orthopedic surgeon with Lexington Clinic Orthopedics — Sports Medicine Center, operates at Baptist Health Lexington. Read more: www.kentucky.com/2015/06/12/3897358_preparation-key-to-enjoy-natures.html
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Post by Trix on May 28, 2015 5:30:52 GMT -5
‘Fat Guys in the Woods’ episodes filmed in Ky Posted: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 9:39 pm BY GINA KINSLOW Glasgow Daily Times Two episodes for the upcoming season of the reality television series, “Fat Guys in the Woods,” was filmed in Kentucky; more specifically in the Red River Gorge and eastern Kentucky cave country areas. “Fat Guys in the Woods” airs on The Weather Channel and will begin its second season on June 7. Host of the show is Creek Stewart, a survival trainer by trade for almost 20 years, who is originally from Indiana. Stewart was contacted by Evan Goldsteen, the show’s producer, a couple of years ago about the idea for the reality series. “I’m a long-time believer that the wilderness can change people. I grew up in scouting. When he talked to me about the idea of the positive nature of the show, I was on board from the beginning,” Stewart said. Participants for the show are found through a casting process. “There is a group of people behind the scenes who seek out individuals who are all in agreement that they are at a place in their life were they’ve kind of let themselves go a little bit and they need a kick in their pants,” Stewart said. The second season of the show consists of eight episodes that were filmed in the following locations: Drummond Island, Mich.; Mendoza Canyon, Ariz.; Sonoran Desert, Ariz.; Wewahitchka, Fla., Dead Lakes, Fla., Red River Gorge, Ky. And one episode that was filmed in eastern Kentucky’s cave country. “We were not far from Natural Bridge with one of our episodes,” Stewart said. Each participant in the show has a different story, and Stewart said he has seen a lot of “really terrific transformation” in some of the show’s participants. He continued to say it is an experience that brings about perspective. “It makes people think twice about their habits when they get back home,” Stewart said. The episode filmed in eastern Kentucky’s cave country airs July 19 at 8 p.m. on The Weather Channel. www.glasgowdailytimes.com/news/fat-guys-in-the-woods-episodes-filmed-in-ky/article_cedcf5ae-04e2-11e5-af7d-1b740c0e6210.html
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Post by Trix on Dec 25, 2014 1:21:58 GMT -5
This can be a little tough as you must get 300 feet from any established trail. It's hard to do along Auxier, in fact impossible, but as the loop runs along the streamline you can branch out from there to get far enough away to satisfy the USFS. Merry Christmas to you and your family from the RRS & RRGtoday.com!
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Post by Trix on Dec 24, 2014 8:20:23 GMT -5
The D Boone Hut can be part of the larger Auxier Ridge Loop which is fantastic to experience taking in views of Raven Rock, Haystack, Courthouse and Double Arch. Be aware the only history connected to D Boone Hut is the fact that two hunters faked D Boone's initials many years back. However the history of Rock Shelter use by native Americans is fact. Can't go wrong starting anyone exploring the RRG off in this area.
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Post by Trix on Dec 24, 2014 8:14:06 GMT -5
RRG Scenic Cabins Statement ---
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We even carry souvenirs, camping supplies, hiking gear, jewelry and knives and small essentials.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Check in, Check Out: Our office is now in the Daniel Boone Trading Post Coffee Shoppe.
Friday: 3:00pm-9:00pm Check Out:11:00 am Saturday and Weekday: 3:00pm-8:00pm Sunday: 3:00pm-5:00pm Eastern Standard Time
Location: 769 Natural Bridge Road, Slade, KY 40376 If you need to check in after office hours, please call the office (606 668 6487) prior to your arrival date for specific late check in procedures.
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Post by Trix on Dec 15, 2014 21:00:54 GMT -5
Playboy Bunnies Dead in Red River Gorg Monday, December 15, 2014 It was a big weekend. First I hiked out to Pinch Em Tight Gap from Tunnel Ridge Road to try and get some trailrunning selfies. Yes, I am that vain. This post is about me. I remembered the unofficial trail to Pinch Em Tight off of Rough Trail being casual and easy. Since I was last out there eons ago there's been at least one big wildfire. The trail is overgrown with thick pines and there is tons of deadfall from large trees killed by the fire. It's a steeplechase for sure. Click here for great pics: chainringreport.blogspot.com/2014/12/playboy-bunnies-dead-in-red-river-gorge.html
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Post by Trix on Oct 14, 2014 23:29:54 GMT -5
Naturalist, outdoor photographer and UK professor Tom Barnes dies at age 56 By Karla Ward kward1@herald-leader.comOctober 14, 2014 Naturalist Thomas G. Barnes, 56, a University of Kentucky professor with an uncommon devotion to documenting and championing the preservation of the state's flora and fauna, died Sunday morning at his home in Barbourville. Mr. Barnes, the state extension wildlife specialist and a full professor in the UK Department of Forestry, was the author of a number of books on the state's natural gems, a self-taught photographer and a conservationist who sounded the alarm that, without protection, Kentucky could lose some of its rarest wildlife treasures. "I don't think people realize what we have here, how precious it is and how it's not a given it will stay that way," Mr. Barnes said in a 2002 Herald-Leader article about Kentucky's Last Great Places, a coffee table book for which he drove 20,000 miles, crisscrossing the state to photograph hidden destinations. Other works included Gardening for the Birds, How to Find and Photograph Kentucky Wildflowers, and Wildflowers and Ferns of Kentucky, a field guide he co-authored with S. Wilson Francis. His latest book was published this past summer: Kentucky, Naturally: The Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund at Work, and he had been working on a book about waterfalls that has not yet been released. Hugh Archer, director of the Kentucky Natural Lands Trust and a member of the board of the Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund, said Mr. Barnes' knowledge of Kentucky's plant and animal species is not easily matched. That understanding, when combined with his photographic skills, made Mr. Barnes "a great asset" to Kentucky, Archer said. Even after multiple hip replacements, Mr. Barnes made long treks through difficult terrain to photograph Kentucky's unique features. "He was incredibly driven," Archer said. "He put up with a lot of pain, but he couldn't not go up the mountain and see that one place that flower blooms." Of all the sights he had seen, Mr. Barnes said in 2011 that the trilliums covering Black Mountain in May were among his favorites. "When I am up there, I find it hard not to believe in a God who would make such a wonderful place for us to enjoy, because you know, we all think we should please God, but we never seem to consider that God is also trying to please us," he said. "It really is a beautiful gift, and we should not destroy for some short-term gain." Mr. Barnes described himself as an optimist, but he lamented the destructive nature of practices such as surface mining and development. In 2009, he contributed an essay and photographs to The Gift of Creation: Images from Scripture and Earth, a collection to which his brother, Loyola University biologist Paul W. Barnes, also contributed. The book sought to highlight the connection between faith and concern for the environment. Mr. Barnes, who grew up in Conde, S.D., earned a bachelor's degree from Huron College in South Dakota, a master's from South Dakota State University and a doctorate from Texas A&M. He came to the University of Kentucky fresh from graduate school. As an extension professor, he conducted research on using herbicides to restore native grasslands, developed wildlife programs for the extension service and gave frequent educational talks. He published scores of research papers, extension publications and magazine articles. He is survived by his wife, Jamie; his son, Jeremiah; his daughter, Michaela; and stepchildren Ayman, Zak, and Jehan Abuzour. Visitation will be noon to 2 p.m. Friday, followed by Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Corbin. A memorial Mass will be conducted at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Newman Center in Lexington. Karla Ward: (859) 231-3314. Twitter: @hlpublicsafety. Read more here: www.kentucky.com/2014/10/14/3480222_naturalist-outdoor-photographer.html
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Post by Trix on Jun 15, 2014 11:06:41 GMT -5
Christina + Michael: Red River Gorge, Kentucky Wedding We had an incredible time shooting this wedding for Christina and Michael. It's just so wonderful when you meet people (and all their friends) and they just "get" "it." What matters most. They are kind. Thoughtful. And they love each other madly. Spending time around this kind of spirit reminds us how incredibly self-sacrificing love actually is. It just feels good. After their ceremony they planned to hop in the car with us and make time for about 2 hours worth of shooting in and around the gorge mountains and hollow valleys. Wow. As you wish! At the end of the day, Michael sang a song to Christina and nearly everyone wept. www.thewayfarers.co/journal/2014/5/19/christina-michael
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Post by Trix on May 24, 2014 22:50:11 GMT -5
Woman injured in Red River Gorge Hike Posted: Sat 11:15 PM, May 24, 2014 WOLFE CO, Ky. (WKYT) - A 28 year old woman, Farium Alzza, fell during a hike today a severely fractured her ankle. Police say she is expected to recover and ambulances arrived on the scene around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday night. We're told she was hiking with a group of three or four people and called for help and stayed with her when she fell. Alzza was about two to two and a half miles from a roadway, on a trail near the Red River Gorge. www.wkyt.com/news/state/headlines/Woman-injured-in-Red-River-Gorge-hike-260562811.html
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Post by Trix on May 4, 2014 6:45:41 GMT -5
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Post by Trix on Apr 24, 2014 5:49:55 GMT -5
Sweet Pinesap in the Red River Gorge Thursday, April 24, 2014 I'm quite fortunate to have witnessed and experienced as many different places as I have in my relatively short amount of time on this planet but there's always some that fall through the cracks. The Red River Gorge in east-central Kentucky has always been one of those aforementioned missed opportunities and as such was someplace I wanted to make sure to mark off my list this year. So this past weekend, myself and friends Daniel Boone and Joe Bens rose with the sun for an early morning rendezvous and drive down to the gorge. Having never been myself, it was a pleasure to have the knowledge of Dan and Joe at my disposal who knew the botanical hot spots and "can't misses". floraofohio.blogspot.com/2014/04/sweet-pinesap-in-red-river-gorge.html
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Post by Trix on Mar 30, 2014 23:10:38 GMT -5
Some of us couldn't be there. How did it go steph?
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