The Kentucky Wildlands

Ambassadors

Tyler Warner

Being in the woods is nothing new for Tyler, a local explorer from Somerset, Kentucky, as far back as he can remember he has always loved being in nature, and always found himself running to the trees or the water, feeling at home than ever in the peace and solitude of the wild. He grew […]

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Steve Griggs

As a transplant to Kentucky from Columbus, Ohio, Steve Griggs uses drones to give an eagle-eyed view to many beautiful areas of our state, which he now calls home. Steve is known for his unique perspective, which gives the viewers of his work an awe-inspiring experience with each snap. He is proud to utilize his

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Steve Poynter

Steve Poynter, a native of Richmond Kentucky, began exploring the wildlands of Kentucky in late 2021 as things in life got stressful, He begun to use hiking and nature as an outlet to help with all things and once he began exploring, it became addictive as he was blown away with what nature had to

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Lisa Hunter

Lisa Hunter, of south-central Kentucky, has been hiking and exploring since her teenage years, which has resulted in her love for exploration and photography. A lover of all things outdoors and an avid waterfall chaser, others have dubbed her the waterfall queen.

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Meredith Frye

Meet Meredith a passionate photographer, and family-centric individual. With a love for tequila and a penchant for capturing life’s fleeting moments, Meredith finds beauty in people, music and her Kentucky roots and community. Her photography is a heartfelt expression of her soul, aiming to preserve cherished memories and bring light into others’ lives. Through her

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Dustin Robinson

Dustin Robinson is from Rockcastle County and an avid outdoorsman and landscape photographer. Even though some people know of him as an arch hunter, when it comes to photography, he prefers shooting waterfalls over anything. Some of his favorite waterfalls are located in The Kentucky Wildlands. So, any time we get the right kind of

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Christie Abrams

Christie Abrams grew up in the rural areas of Rockcastle County. A Kentucky Master Naturalist, certified earthing coach, and avid outdoorsman, she owns Leave No Trace Adventures guide service in Red River Gorge. Christie is a mother of three amazing children and seven perfect grandchildren. You can find her in the woods on most days,

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Amanda Grigsby

Amanda is a native of Boyd County Ky and has lived in Carter County, Ky for 15 yrs. She is an outdoor enthusiast and has a lifelong passion for hiking, camping, caving and kayaking. She was a co-owner of Grigsby Outdoor Adventures from 2015-2020, renting kayaks and guiding explorations in Eastern Ky. Amanda is an

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