The Forest and Maxine Preston Memorial pedestrian bridge was constructed from composite plastic fibers, making the 420 foot bridge the longest plastic pedestrian bridge in the world. The lightweight bridge creates a safe yet unique walking experience, and is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. Directions: From Paintsville, take US 23 North for […]
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This area consists of forestland and reclaimed mined land with steep to rugged topography.
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General Burnside Island State Park is the only island state park located in Kentucky. The park has a launch ramp, picnic areas, grills, shelters, golf and camping sites. Top Five Things To Do Play the award winning “Best Public” golf course in Kentucky. Launch your own or rent a boat to explore Lake Cumberland. Overnight
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Catfish pay lake. Home of the Mule Burger, Grand Burger, Country Fried Catfish, and lots more. Lots of great sides and homemade deserts. All made fresh from the kitchen.
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Grayson Lake is located in Carter and Elliott counties; impounded from the Little Sandy River by the Corps of Engineers in 1968. Sheer sandstone canyons and gentle slopes surround the 1,512 acres of Grayson Lake. This site was a favorite camping area for Shawnee and Cherokee Native Americans and you will see why when you
WMA is a shoreline buffer of Dale Hollow Lake. Access at end of Scott-Finley RD off HWY 449 and end of Casey Branch RD off HWY 61 and by boat. Terrain varies from gently rolling creek bottoms to steep ridges. Fishing, boating; camping, recreational facilities at Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park.
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The London Ranger District is best known for Laurel River Lake, a 5,600-acre reservoir. The district contains two state designated Kentucky Wild Rivers, the Cumberland and Rockcastle, and a portion of Lake Cumberland. Two wildlife management areas, Cane Creek and Mill Creek, are popular for hunting. The Whitman Branch Shooting Range provides an excellent location for practicing target skills.
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The entire 36 miles of the trail, stretching from Hagerhill in Johnson County to Evanston in Breathitt County, is now open to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. The first 25 miles up to Tip Top Tunnel features 24 trestles and the 662-foot Gun Creek Tunnel. While the final 11 miles is now complete, Tip Top
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Dix River WMA is located in east central Lincoln County and consists of the 400 acres. The topography consists of flat bottomlands and the majority of the property is bounded by Dix River and Mud Lick Creek. Approximately 120 acres are forested and 280 acres are in an open condition. Elevations range from 850 to
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Dix River WMA is located in east central Lincoln County and consists of the 400 acres. The topography consists of flat bottomlands and the majority of the property is bounded by Dix River and Mud Lick Creek. Approximately 120 acres are forested and 280 acres are in an open condition. Elevations range from 850 to
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