A few weeks ago, my good friend Gerry James was kind enough to come visit and speak at one of my events at the Brown County Library in Mt. Orab, Ohio. I asked him to bring ‘adventure’ and ‘outdoor exploration’ to our young people, and he delivered so much more. He brought a beautiful message from the Explore Kentucky Initiative, of his adventure paddling 137 miles on the Ohio River from Cincinnati to Louisville, that did spark enthusiasm and excitement in the children. The children were given an opportunity to get a close up, hands on view of the SUP board that was used in the presentation.

Becky WeilAugust 19, 2016Adventure, Hike, Fun, Hiking, kids, Kentucky, Ohio, Get Outdoors, Forest, feature Comments

Kentucky's Ancient Forest: An adventure in Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve

Far off the highway in Eastern Kentucky’s Appalachian mountains, Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve is home to the largest known old-growth forest in the state. Old growth forests are rare in the eastern United States. Their trees die from rot, disease, and windfall, rather than from crosscut or chainsaw.

HikeCaroline StephensMarch 9, 2016Kentucky, Blanton Forest, Kentucky State Nature Preserve, Pine Mountain, Eastern Kentucky, Forest, Hike, Office of Kentucky State Nature Preserves Comments

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