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Post by Jiggy Gal on Aug 10, 2015 5:47:18 GMT -5
Troop backpacks in Red River Gorge Sunday, August 09, 2015 10:17 PM Boy Scouts from Troop 318 went backpacking in the Daniel Boone National Forest, Red River Gorge, Ky. the week of July 20. It was a challenging and strenuous hiking adventure. Each day brought new challenges where the crew had to work together using scouting skills to overcome problems. The troop had practice training hikes prior to attending this adventure and the training paid off. Using backpacking skills, leave no trace principles, first aid skills and orienteering the crew completed just over 52 miles in five days with no serious injuries. They encountered challenges like 102 degree heat index, yellow jackets (more than once), an eastern diamondback rattlesnake, thunderstorms and numerous other obstacles. This particular area was hit with a severe storm the week before the troop arrived. There were hundreds of full-sized trees uprooted at the base blocking trails. The troop cleared tree after tree with one small folding hand saw but endeavored to complete the journey. Boy Scouts of America offers a challenging and fun program for boys who are older than 10, or who have completed the fifth grade. Boy Scouts and Venturers learn leadership tools and skills and apply them within the Scouting context so that they can in turn carry those forward into their troop / crew and other aspects of life such as school, family, church and future profession. To learn more about Boy Scouts you can contact Richard Vogler by calling or text messaging 918-1204. www.thepaper24-7.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Troop-backpacks-in-Red-River-Gorge/23/22/52893
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Post by Jiggy Gal on Jul 7, 2015 3:38:37 GMT -5
Video Links: www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/Kayakers-rescue-boy-on-Red-River-311839571.htmlwww.lex18.com/story/29485148/wolfe-search-and-rescue-team-saves-young-boyKayakers rescue boy on Red River Updated: Mon 6:22 PM, Jul 06, 2015 POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – Members of the Wolfe County Search and Rescue team were kayaking on the Red River Sunday afternoon. During the trip, they came across a boy that needed to be rescued. "We saw a family there screaming that their son was taken by the river and was in the river at that point,” said John May, Wolfe County Search and Rescue. They saw a boy that was around 12-years-old, holding on to a tree limb in the river. "He appeared to have some of the beginning signs of hypothermia,” May said. Members of the team used their training for this impromptu rescue to save the boy. They were definitely in the right place at the right time. "It's always a rewarding feeling when you're able to help someone,” said May. May says people should never stand closer than ten feet to a flooded river bank. www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/Kayakers-rescue-boy-on-Red-River-311839571.html--------------------------------------- Wolfe Search And Rescue Team Saves Young Boy Posted: Jul 06, 2015 5:18 PM EST Updated: Jul 06, 2015 6:04 PM EST A Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team member was in the right place at the right time, when he came upon a young boy clinging on for life in the middle of the Red River. John May, a member of the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team, along with two other members were kayaking down the flooded Red River members were kayaking down the flooded Red River Sunday when they hear the screams a young boy. The boy, who had jumped in after his younger brother, ended up being the one who needed the most help. May, who is also a water rescue instructor, by chance happened to have a life jacket and life line with him “In fact that morning, I had considered taking it out just to lighten the kayak up a little bit,” May told and LEX 18 reporter. Fighting rapid currents and the extra drag, the three men immediately sprung into action. “We knew we had to take a moment to figure out an appropriate game plan to make sure we did this safely, because of the flow of the river that day,” says May. They safely rescued the boy and returned him to his worried parents. The rapids were so fast that one of the kayak paddles used in the rescue broke in half. www.lex18.com/story/29485148/wolfe-search-and-rescue-team-saves-young-boy
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Post by Jiggy Gal on Jul 1, 2015 3:14:48 GMT -5
Published on Jun 29, 2015
MAKE SURE TO WATCH IN 1080p HD Another Amazing View of the Beautiful Red River Gorge In Kentucky. The Arch is called Sky Bridge. It sits at the center of the valley and just down the road from Half Moon and Chimney Rock. Footage filmed on a DJI Phantom 3 Pro. Stay Tuned for More!
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Post by Jiggy Gal on May 30, 2015 5:30:32 GMT -5
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Post by Jiggy Gal on May 30, 2015 5:05:54 GMT -5
For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Bonaccorso 859-745-3100 Forest Service, partners host kids fishing derbies Fees waived at lake boat ramps WINCHESTER, Ky., May 29, 2015 – The Daniel Boone National Forest and partners will host several kids fishing derbies on Saturday, June 6. At Cave Run Lake and Laurel River Lake, no fee pass or permit will be required to use boat ramps outside of developed campgrounds on Saturday or Sunday. Kentucky provides free fishing days each year during the first weekend in June. Anglers can fish public waters without a license. State creel limits and other regulations still apply. The fishing derbies are free and open to the public. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fishing Derby Location Indian Creek, Menifee County 8 a.m. – noon Kids 5 – 15 (606) 663-8100 Under a Forest Supervisor’s Order, fishing is not permitted at derby locations on the day prior to the event. See other area Fishing Derbies here: www.fs.usda.gov/detail/dbnf/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprd3839359
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Post by Jiggy Gal on Jun 11, 2014 6:01:03 GMT -5
The Red River Gorge Of Kentucky Pack Items The following list of pack items is my personal choice. Opinions vary on this subject. What I carry can understandably be considered over kill and unnecessary for some hikes. I have learned the hard way that it is easier to keep the essentials in my pack at all times. I only have to make sure food and water are replenished before each hike. My essentials are based on what I would need to survive an unplanned night if needed and in some comfort. 1.) Map of the area. In the RRG get familiar with where the roads, creeks, and Red River are. 2.) Carry a GPS with extra batteries. I keep a bottom of the line Garmin. Works just fine. You will lose signal in many places in the Red but with some moving around you can always regain it. 3.) One 200 minimum lumen flashlight and one headlamp with extra batteries. TIP: Turn one battery backwards or depending on the type of flashlight the battery pack backwards. They tend to find a way to turn on in your pack. 4.) Tinder kit. I carry a combination flint stone with paraffin coated cotton balls. Available in most outdoor stores. I have never been unsuccessful getting a fire started even in the wettest conditions. And PLEASE…use dead wood. Don’t cut a live tree down unless it means staying alive. They don’t burn very well anyhow. 5.) Combo tool-knife, scissors, pliers screw driver, etc.. 6.) H2O. I prefer 20oz. bottles that I freeze so I have cold water all day. I usually pack 3 or four bottles. Depending on the weather and distance to hike I have carried as much as six. I don’t have a solid formula to the quantity needed. The individual and weather are major factors. The best suggestion I can give is reasearch and experience. 7.) Bear spray. I haven’t seen a bear yet but have seen several signs to know they are out there. Bear spray in my opinion is the best thing in case of an encounter. You both live and the bear learns “stay away from people” I can tell you from an unfortunate accident. The stuff works. VERY WELL! 8.) Compass and a whistle. Mine is a combination whistle/compass. 9.) Food. I like to carry the little foil tuna packs, homemade trail mix, and cliff bars. Sometimes I substitute tuna with Jerky or summer sausage. 10.) Bandanna…not just for the sweat but it could come in handy if the need for a tourniquet or bandage should arise. 11.) Cell phone and portable cell phone charger. 12.) Mosquito net to cover the head. At certain times of the year (mostly June) the horse flies and deer flies in the RRG can be relentless. ricksrrg.com/pack-items/
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Post by Jiggy Gal on Mar 28, 2014 11:53:57 GMT -5
I definitely want to see this
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Post by Jiggy Gal on Feb 16, 2014 4:59:44 GMT -5
February 16, 2014 Going for it in the Gorge Outdoor adventures not too far away Tim Preston The Independent PINE RIDGE — Anyone suffering from a case of too much winter weather may find comfort in the fact spring is not far away, and one of the greatest natural wonderlands on earth is only a few miles away. Ashland natives Clifton Gifford and Brian Gillespie are among those who help visitors find their way to the best features of the Red River Gorge at their business, Kentucky Rock & Adventure Guides. “We’ve already got trips booked for the first of March,” said Gifford, who noted he and fellow climbing enthusiasts have also been enjoying chances to exercise their ice-climbing skills and gear during this winter’s cold snaps. Gifford, a member of the Boyd County High School class of 2001, and Gillespie, a 2000 graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School, followed different paths to their mutual spot at the gorge. Gifford and Gillespie initially learned to climb at Lake Vesuvius, although they followed distinctly different paths to the Red River. “A friend had some of his dad’s old gear and I took it to Vesuvius. By 18, I was heavily involved in climbing,” Gillespie said, explaining he then began ice climbing and mountaineering. With a laugh, he said he and Gifford met when he was trying to impress April Holbrook, the girl he would later marry. Read the rest of the article here: www.dailyindependent.com/local/x488691772/Going-for-it-in-the-Gorge
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Post by Jiggy Gal on Dec 12, 2013 15:38:43 GMT -5
The Witch Of Red River Gorge posted on Dec, 12 2013 @ 02:10 PM Walking along the trails of Red River Gorge in Kentucky gives one the impression that you are the first person to ever see it. It's a wonderful experience. Full of first, second, and third generation forests, it's truly a wonderful experience to enjoy the divine silence save for the breezes and the occasional sound of a stream. It was along one of these beautiful trails that ran adjacent to the Red River that my wife and I found a small canopy of leaves that blocked some of the gentle sprinkles of rain. Looking towards the river, I noticed what looked like a stone wall about two feet high. The ground nearby was small clearing which indicated that is was a well used camping spot. It was then that I noticed someone standing there in a deep black cloak. "Are we interrupting someone's ritual?" I asked my wife as I pointed out the person to her thinking of someone of a Wiccan faith. "What do you mean?" she asked confusedly. "Never mind, let's just walk on" I said wondering why she couldn't see the person. Read more: www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread987661/pg1
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Post by Jiggy Gal on Oct 21, 2013 12:32:16 GMT -5
Video Link: www.wkyt.com/wymt/home/headlines/Zipline-tours-let-people-see-fall-foliage-228607231.html------------------------------------ Zipline tours let people see fall foliage CAMPTON, Ky. (WYMT) While some people like to stay inside when the weather cools down, others like to show off their adventurous side by flying through the trees as their leaves change color. Zipline tours at the Red River Gorge give people a unique way to see the change of seasons. "It's a very unique experience. You actually get to be in the tree and in the canopy with the trees. You get to see the colors," said course manager Chris Unrath. And it is the colors that are bringing people in. "The landscape you get to see with all the colors with the gorge it is gorgeous and people love to come out for that," said Unrath. This adventure zips riders through trees, over mountains and the Red River Gorge. Riders say it all looks better in the fall. "When we got to go down the fast zip you got to see both ways. We could see the mountain top and the cabin and I thought that was really cool," said zipline tourist Cooper Gray. "We love to bring them out here to zip. They get a really unique and cool experience," said Unrath. Riders said this year has been great for zip lining and they are looking forward to a few more rides this fall. On a busy day staff members said they see up to 120 thrill seekers take a trip down the zipline. Course managers said open tours are available until winter, then tours are reservation only.
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Post by Jiggy Gal on Oct 7, 2013 7:00:16 GMT -5
Red River Gorge Campers Flock To Private Campground Amidst Shutdown Posted: Oct 6, 2013 11:07 PM As the US government shutdown continues, people who went camping in the Red River Gorge in the past few days say government workers told them to leave. "It's kind of turned into like a refugee camp type deal where people are coming out here. They have nowhere to camp, so we're giving them a place to camp," says Ernie Braden with Red River Adventure. Signs blocking off roadways in the Red River Gorge are sending campers like newlyweds Darrell and Janet Baker to the one campground that is still open. "We were at Indian Creek. We had a whole group there, and they came and told us we had to get out, so we had to find somewhere to move the group for the wedding the day of the wedding," says Darrell Baker. After moving their guests, the couple was married Thursday at Red River Adventure. "The wedding went off without a problem. Where we got married was not really that big of an issue--the fact that we were getting married--but we wished we could have done it back at Indian Creek. That's where I wanted it to be at," says Janet Baker. Braden says the campground is now double its capacity with close to 300 campers. The campground is busier than usual, but he's not complaining. "Well for us it's not really a problem. It's making us money, but however this isn't something that we want to make money off of either, you know. We'd rather have the government get their act together and get out there and take care of the situation," says Braden. www.lex18.com/news/red-river-gorge-campers-flock-to-private-campground-amidst-shutdown/
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Post by Jiggy Gal on Oct 5, 2013 6:47:29 GMT -5
"My friends got the last camp site at Johns silver mine campground." that is wild ... John Swift Silver Mine Campground is a big place, to have that filled would be something to see.
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Post by Jiggy Gal on Oct 4, 2013 11:31:11 GMT -5
Trix and I cruised through the RRG yesterday and it's pretty much a Ghost Town. Now I see there is no overnight camping .. gotta realize they just don't have the people available to take care of everyone who wants to come in.
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Post by Jiggy Gal on Sept 30, 2013 12:08:15 GMT -5
Campus group aims to find, gather evidence for Bigfoot By Claire Johnson news@kykernel.com A red shirt with Bigfoot pictured on the front and “believe” written in bold set the tone for a road trip with eight people on Saturday night. The eight, who are a part of UK’s new Squatchin’ Club, set out on their first official Bigfoot expedition at Red River Gorge. Katie Applegate, president of the club and a senior psychology major, was wearing the Bigfoot shirt and said she saw a sign at the Gorge a few weeks ago that read, “Warning, sighting of unknown creatures have been spotted within seven miles of Red River Gorge.” What would normally cause serious hesitation to the average hiker only sparked more interest for the group. “We could make history,” said Alex Wright, a political science senior and the social media manager for the club. Wright said the famous primatologist Jane Goodall serves as inspiration to the members. Goodall is a supporter of the belief that Sasquatch exist in North America, according to an interview with NPR in 2006. “Someone might do it sometime, so why not maybe have it be us?” Wright said about finding a Sasquatch. Read More: kykernel.com/2013/09/29/campus-group-aims-to-find-gather-evidence-for-bigfoot/
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Post by Jiggy Gal on Aug 12, 2013 5:58:20 GMT -5
It sucks is what it does!
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