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Post by Kathy Kellermann on Jul 23, 2015 11:00:04 GMT -5
Are there things to do at Red River Gorge for the non-hikers in our party? Particularly places to sit? Thank you for your help....
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Post by Greg Stamper on Jul 23, 2015 13:38:52 GMT -5
You must take a mild walk to see Sky Bridge, a blacktop trail of 0.2 of a mile. Investigate the history of the area by visiting the Gladie Historical Site ... old style cabin located near a million dollar plus USFS facility.
Inside the Gladie Cultural-Environmental Learning Center, fully air conditioned with restrooms, you will find wonderful displays on both the natural history of the area and the human involvement over the centuries. You can even treat yourself to a short film upon the asking of the attendants.
Gladie is along the way of the much longer Gorge drive you may take, there is even an audio tour offered for purchase at the local area stores.
The top of Natural Bridge, located in the nearby Ky State Park, can be reached by Skylift which requires very little walking.
The Nearby communities of Stanton, Campton and Frenchburg also offer shopping and local flavor, even their own festivals if you around at the right time of year.
Lastly, take a chair or two ... find a spot you can call your own. Talk with someone, read a book, rest ... you may be surprised how quickly a day will pass with good friends doing absolutely nothing lol. As an example, my friends and I (around 20) spend just over one week each year in the RRG, this year our 39th Trip. You would imagine we would have lots of time to do everything we wanted to do ... it is never the case, we always run out of time.
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Post by Kathy Kellermann on Jul 23, 2015 17:13:53 GMT -5
Thank you so much for the information ... my mother is elderly and cannot make any of the hikes, but she'd like to take the drive with the rest of us and then share a meal at Miguel's....
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Post by Greg Stamper on Jul 24, 2015 5:16:36 GMT -5
Be sure to take her inside the Gladie Center. Plenty of places to sit and look at the displays.
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