by ChrisJerri S.
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August 21, 2007

Trail Trip at Red River Gorge (Photo Essay)

June 14, 2008 11:15 AM EDT
views: 115 | rating: 10/10 (18 votes) | comments: 18

Over millions of years wind and water carved out this majestic piece of earth known as the Red River Gorge located in the Daniel Boone National Forest in eastern Kentucky.  Its uniqueness includes over 80 natural arches, unusual vegetation and rock shelters once used by Indians and probably Daniel Boone.

It offers diverse activities among which are: hiking, camping, picnicking, hunting, fishing, boating, swimming, horseback riding, bicycling, rock climbing, spelunking, bird watching, photography, and nature study. 

The estimated 500 miles of trails offer almost endless http://media-files.gather.com/images/d75/d775/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg
hiking.  My husband and I have enjoyed both day trips and overnight backpacking camping.  Its magnificence has attracted nature enthusiasts both nationally and internationally.

Enjoy a pictorial walk along a minute portion of the trails offered.


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Comments: 18

j - Frugal Mom - r. Jun 14, 2008, 11:21am EDT
It sure looks like an amazing place to go hiking. Thank you for sharing your wonderful photos with us.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Jun 14, 2008, 11:29am EDT
This is a beautiful and informative photo essay. Love the things you told about.Stunning capture.
JoAnne D. Jun 14, 2008, 12:26pm EDT
Pretty place to go and it looks so peaceful.
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Jun 14, 2008, 12:40pm EDT
That is cool... looks peaceful
flit . Jun 14, 2008, 12:56pm EDT
it looks gorgeous
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Jun 14, 2008, 1:03pm EDT
If you see this comment. That means I like your photos. Thank you for posting to Another Photo Group Where you can post any photo of any kind. If can be photo essay, an image, or a video. So, please come back to visit when you have more to share.
This looks like an amazing place! With 500 miles of hiking trails, I'm sure you can enjoy many sights and sounds. Thank you for giving me a peek of this beautiful place.
esteban g. Jun 14, 2008, 1:38pm EDT
Much like Standing Stone near Jamestown TN. Thank you for taking me back there.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jun 14, 2008, 1:46pm EDT
Beautiful area and nice hiking trails. This must be a nice place to hike.

Thanks so much for posting this to
my group
Kay M. Jun 14, 2008, 3:14pm EDT
Beautiful photo essay. It looks like a place I'd love to explore.
Tanya P. Jun 14, 2008, 4:59pm EDT
Lovely photo essay. That area looks like an area in Missouri that, as young kids, my brother and I would sneak off to, to smoke cigarettes. (I know......tch tch...lol)
Cristina S. Jun 14, 2008, 5:08pm EDT
love your photos!
Marianne R. Jun 14, 2008, 6:44pm EDT
Looks like a cool place for a hike (or to find a cache). Nice photos!
Margaret G. Jun 14, 2008, 6:54pm EDT
beautiful pictures.
Debby O. Jun 14, 2008, 10:23pm EDT
Nice essay!
Alison H. Jun 14, 2008, 11:45pm EDT
Wow--very beautiful area!
Victoria H. Jun 23, 2008, 10:31pm EDT
I am soooo going to have to come hiking with you guys sometime! We are planning on being in West Virginia sometime near the end of July. Will probably make a trip to see my sister and her husband near Huntington.


Thanks so much for posting to All Photo Essays Here!

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