US Government Shutdown Closes Red River Gorge UPDATED 10-17
Oct 2, 2013 5:11:54 GMT -5
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Post by Greg Stamper on Oct 2, 2013 5:11:54 GMT -5
The Gladie Center is now open.
The Red River Gorge is open to overnight camping.
Koomer Ridge is open at its Winter rates ($7 per night for any campsite--bathhouse is closed).
The Forest Service Road Gates are being Opened.
All RRG Closed Signs are being taken down.
Most RRG USFS Employees will return on Friday, 18th.
www.facebook.com/red.r.saga
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Update:
THE US GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IS OVER
President to sign bill 'immediately'.
Government to resume 'immediately'.
Government Employees return to work Thursday Morning (17th).
www.c-span.org/Events/House-Approves-Debt-Ceiling-Agreement-to-Reopen-Federal-Government/10737442041-1/
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BE AWARE - USFS Law Enforcement is considered essential personnel and remain working the Red River Gorge
NO OVERNIGHT PARKING/CAMPING PERMITTED IN THE RED RIVER GORGE BETWEEN 10PM & 6AM
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Government Shutdown Closes National Parks In Kentucky
Posted: Oct 1, 2013 9:30 PM
The government shutdown closed down parks in Kentucky, and that hurt some businesses. But it's also causing others to boom.
This time of year people typically flock to national parks in Kentucky, especially at the Red River Gorge. But now that the federal government has shut down, so have the campgrounds.
Most of the campgrounds found at the Red River Gorge Tuesday were empty.
After the shutdown, campers were told to pack up and move out. Except a select few, like the one Ken Braden and his wife run, called John Swift Campground.
"We've had a lot of calls," Braden said. "It has to do with the government. Campgrounds being closed and now people are looking for somewhere to camp."
Business is booming right now, and although Braden is appreciative, he would still like those running the government, to get back to work.
"Well, no one can be happy about this. You wish your politicians could resolve these issues and they should be able to, instead of bickering like kids about this," he said.
Officials with the park say campers have been told they have a couple of days to find another place to camp. They have not been told, however, when they can come back.
www.lex18.com/news/government-shutdown-closes-national-parks-in-kentucky
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Pay-to-Stay Areas in operation: (Click Areas for Site Links)
Koomer Ridge Campground NOW CLOSED AS OF OCTOBER 3rd
John Swift Lost Silver Mine Campground 606-663-5258
Red River Gorge Camping (606) 663-8888
The Red River Gorge is open to overnight camping.
Koomer Ridge is open at its Winter rates ($7 per night for any campsite--bathhouse is closed).
The Forest Service Road Gates are being Opened.
All RRG Closed Signs are being taken down.
Most RRG USFS Employees will return on Friday, 18th.
www.facebook.com/red.r.saga
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Update:
THE US GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IS OVER
President to sign bill 'immediately'.
Government to resume 'immediately'.
Government Employees return to work Thursday Morning (17th).
www.c-span.org/Events/House-Approves-Debt-Ceiling-Agreement-to-Reopen-Federal-Government/10737442041-1/
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BE AWARE - USFS Law Enforcement is considered essential personnel and remain working the Red River Gorge
NO OVERNIGHT PARKING/CAMPING PERMITTED IN THE RED RIVER GORGE BETWEEN 10PM & 6AM
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Government Shutdown Closes National Parks In Kentucky
Posted: Oct 1, 2013 9:30 PM
The government shutdown closed down parks in Kentucky, and that hurt some businesses. But it's also causing others to boom.
This time of year people typically flock to national parks in Kentucky, especially at the Red River Gorge. But now that the federal government has shut down, so have the campgrounds.
Most of the campgrounds found at the Red River Gorge Tuesday were empty.
After the shutdown, campers were told to pack up and move out. Except a select few, like the one Ken Braden and his wife run, called John Swift Campground.
"We've had a lot of calls," Braden said. "It has to do with the government. Campgrounds being closed and now people are looking for somewhere to camp."
Business is booming right now, and although Braden is appreciative, he would still like those running the government, to get back to work.
"Well, no one can be happy about this. You wish your politicians could resolve these issues and they should be able to, instead of bickering like kids about this," he said.
Officials with the park say campers have been told they have a couple of days to find another place to camp. They have not been told, however, when they can come back.
www.lex18.com/news/government-shutdown-closes-national-parks-in-kentucky
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Pay-to-Stay Areas in operation: (Click Areas for Site Links)
Koomer Ridge Campground NOW CLOSED AS OF OCTOBER 3rd
John Swift Lost Silver Mine Campground 606-663-5258
Red River Gorge Camping (606) 663-8888