The Yahoo Falls trail provides access to and allows good views of 113 foot Yahoo Falls. The trail is easy with the exception of some very steep metal steps. The trail actually passes behind the falls under one of the largest rock shelters in the area. As with most waterfalls in the region, water volume […]
Hilly, wooded terrain with fairly broad bottoms. Regional Locator WMA Overview Location & Size: Lawrence County. WMA is 13,191 acres, Yatesville Lake is 2,171 acres.
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The Zilpo Scenic Byway is a gently curving eleven mile road with a travel time of approximately 20 minutes each way. The route winds through the eastern hardwoods of the Daniel Boone National Forest which provides opportunities to glimpse wildlife and other points of interest along the route including Clear Creek Lake, Clear Creek Iron
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The TransAmerica Trail travels approximately 40 miles through the northern portion of Perry County, starting just northwest of Buckhorn near Morris Fork. The route travels southeasterly along KY 28 to the junction of KY 28 and KY 451 just south of Chavies. The route then proceeds southeasterly through Krypton, Yerkes, and Busy intersecting with old
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Imagine Kentucky’s most scenic views, topped with the rush of lifetime. Our thrilling Red River Gorge zipline canopy tour sweeps through the Daniel Boone National Forest and above the breathtaking Red River Gorge. All on the beautiful Cliffview property so an adrenaline-filled day can end comfortably. Life’s all about balance, right?
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The Redbird Crest Trail is developed for off-highway vehicle riders, hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers to enjoy year round. The trail makes a loop that begins and ends near the Redbird District office. Two inner loops and a connector trail to a private off-highway vehicle campground add to the recreational experience.
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Nestled deep within the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, the Sugarcamp Mountain Trail system is a multi-use (mountain biking, hiking, & horse) facility created through a joint effort by Jenny Wiley State Resort Park and the city of Prestonsburg. Sugarcamp includes roughly 6 miles of horse-friendly, machine-built trail which provides spectacular views of Dewey Lake and
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This bridge was originally built by the L&N Railroad at a different location. In 1902, the railroad offered the bridge to the city of Corbin, where it was used for automobile traffic over Lynn Camp Creek for Engineer Street. It was one of only two bridges in Kentucky that was a Pratt through truss with
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The State of Kentucky recognizes a good touring road when they see one. In 2016, the state officially named Highway 192 The Rattlesnake in the hopes of attracting motorcyclists and sports cars drivers to help local tourism. Located just north of the Tennessee border and west of I75, the Rattlesnake winds through the foothills of
