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Post by Greg Stamper on Oct 25, 2019 11:27:51 GMT -5
Koutoulas: Will we love the Red River Gorge to death? By Winchester Sun Published 9:47 am Friday, October 25, 2019The Red River Gorge is a Kentucky treasure. I grew up in Wolfe County, literally a stone’s throw from what would eventually become Muir Valley and on the edge of the Daniel Boone National Forest. Although I live in Winchester now, the Gorge will forever be a part of my heritage and a large piece of my heart. As a teenager, my friends and I spent a lot of time in the Gorge. This was before the area became a haven for rock climbers and a nationally-known getaway for campers and other outdoor enthusiasts. The Gorge was virtually unknown outside of central and eastern Kentucky. It was drawn into the national spotlight in the early 1970s when a proposal to build a dam and flood much of the Gorge attracted the interest of conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts. That plan was eventually scuttled, and the Red River Gorge was saved. But there were still dark clouds on the horizon. I’ve always felt the area can only sustain a certain amount of development, and I think it is already at or near that point. Over the last 20 years or so, there have been more cabins and tourist attractions built than I ever dreamed possible. Now — seemingly out of nowhere — a plan has come to light to construct a “destination resort” near the tiny village of Slade, in the heart of Gorge country. The proposed site is a 900-acre tract near Natural Bridge State Park. Read More:www.winchestersun.com/2019/10/25/koutoulas-will-we-love-the-red-river-gorge-to-death/
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