As the sun began to sink below the horizon, we packed up our gear. We wished them well for the long evening ahead and for the last leg of their trip. Their exhausted smiles will forever be etched in my memory. Smiles that only come from contentment from an excellent day on the river with friends. Perhaps by the time they return, we’ll have larger kayaks ourselves. And we’ll be strong enough to keep up with their speed. If not, we’ll offer them trail magic again, and find a few more lessons learned.
Read MoreAbout a quarter mile down the trail we cross Buttercup Hill, which is just past peak bloom. We turn right down a side path to our first point of interest, Jones-Keeney Natural Bridge which is only about ten feet high at the top with an arch. Ducking under the rock slab, Shara shows us the chamber behind the arch which is backed by a 15-foot rock wall with a small waterfall and a couple of cairns left by previous hikers. Mosses and ferns cover many of the rock faces. The place is magical.
Read MoreBig ups to Laura Rogers and WBKO TV in Bowling for inviting me to be on their Midday Live show today to talk about our endeavors for 2016. This was our first television appearance since our re-brand from Explore Kentucky into the " Explore Kentucky Initiative."
Read MoreMost of us know Mammoth Cave for it's 400+ miles of passages, but few know of the treasures that are hidden above the ground.
Read MoreWinter Storm Jonas came through the Bluegrass and left our vast state covered in thick blankets of snow. Many from around the state including our ‘Explore Kentucky’ community demonstrated Kentucky’s beauty by capturing stunning photos of their adventures in the winter wonderland.
Read MoreTypically always have my camera and this time had a little extra gear stashed in the car from a shoot the day before. So when we saw the colors over the lake at sunset I pulled out the tripod, neutral density filters, and I started adjusting the settings on my camera to get the best shot. typically always have my camera and this time had a little extra gear stashed in the car from a shoot the day before. So when we saw the colors over the lake at sunset I pulled out the tripod, neutral density filters, and I started adjusting the settings on my camera to get the best shot.
Read MoreKerri Bonner of curator of the @cityofpaducah on Instagram explores the Land Between the Lakes region in Western Kentucky.
Read MoreThe best discoveries are those you find when you aren’t even looking for something. My discovery of the Jones-Kenney Wildlife Management Area embodies that very sentiment. While examining Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park in Google Maps , I noticed a forested area just northwest of the park.
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