Involving land disputes, doomed love affairs, courtroom drama and violent clashes, the conflict raged for more than five decades on both sides of the Tug River, which carves out the border between Kentucky and West Virginia. This deeply tangled story takes many twists and turns throughout Pike County in scenic Southeastern Kentucky. Stop by the Pike […]
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The Levisa Fork holds gentle riffles and flowing shoals, perfect floating conditions for families and beginners. This section is ideal for canoes, kayaks and small one-man pontoon boats. Since the Levisa Fork receives the waters of Russell Fork along with releases from Fishtrap Lake Dam upstream, the river has great flow all summer long. The
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All trails in Hazard and Perry County lead to adventure and excitement. Whether you’re looking for a ground-pounding four wheeling adventure or a gentle hike along a scenic stream, Hazard and Perry County is your destination. Trails for your personal adventure include walking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, ATV/dirt bikes, quilt-block tours, and specialty shopping. This
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Between Pine Mountain State Park and Kentucky Ridge State Forest, this wildlife management area consists of forested habitat on the north slope of Pine Mountain and the Cumberland Plateau. The portion of the management area on the plateau has an extensive history of deep and strip mining going back to the early 1900s.
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Operated by a private concessionaire, located at the Grayson Lake Dam site. Boat Rental information available at Marina and Corps of Engineers information center at the Damsite Recreation Area or by calling the marina at 606-474-4513.
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The Hatfields & McCoys Feud Historic Driving Tour is a self-guided tour of the sites from “the world’s most famous feud”. Pikeville/Pike County, Kentucky is one of America’s most unique travel destinations. Being home to the world famous Hatfield & McCoy Feud, visitors from around the globe have flooded into the region to explore the
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Dewey Lagoon features 300 feet of beach shoreline and an inflatable aquatic playground that kids love. Enjoy the beach for $3 per person and add $5 for 3 fun-filled hours on the aquatic playground. The lagoon is open 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Wednesday through Sunday. Dewey Lagoon is a facility created at Dewey Lake
Dewey Lake is a 1,100-acre lake at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park extending 18 1/2 miles. There are 22 shoreline picnic areas available for public use, tables, grills, and two shoreline camping areas (boat access only). The marina offers 153 open slips, four launching ramps and pontoon boat rental.
The WMA surrounds most of the shoreline of Dewey Lake. 6 miles east of Prestonsburg on KY 194. Extremely steep and rugged; forested, primarily in hardwoods, with scattered openings. Opportunities for hunting, fishing, boating, birding on lake. Camping allowed only in corps-maintained campgrounds. Lodging, recreational activities, camping at nearby Jenny Wiley State Resort Park. Managed
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