As we met one another early Saturday morning, it quickly became apparent, that this was going to be a great event. The level of enthusiasm that Gerry brought to the gathering was contagious. Everyone was smiling and sharing a little bit about themselves. Rather quickly everyone was making informal introductions as they seemed eager to meld into a group.
Read MoreOn Thursday, February 25th, I worked my last day as a graphic designer, and plunged head on into starting my own business, Timber & Bluff Design Company. I have been fortunate enough to have been surrounded by creative friends from Kentucky, and to meet some awesome creative individuals that have helped me get this thing started. It’s still a work in progress, but I’m excited for the future.
Read MoreWhen we left camp we headed up to Sky Bridge to catch the beautiful scenery before the crowds came. Sky Bridge is a natural arch formation that can be walked across. It's one of many arches within the Red River Gorge National Geological area and Clifty Wilderness and is very similar to the larger arch Natural Bridge just outside of the gorge in Natural Bridge State Park. The biggest difference between Sky Bridge and Natural Bridge is that Sky Bridge is much higher while Natural Bridge is much wider and longer.
Read MoreToday we got to do a bit more than we had on the entire trip and we found a flushable bathroom at the Gladie Ranger Station. That's a good place to be near because you can go in wash up with warm water and use a clean bathroom. We got up late but still managed to get quite a bit done. We started by going to Chimney Top Rock, we took some cool pictures and then started driving through the Red River Gorge scoping out some campsites.
Read MoreFar 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.
Read MoreThe event was organized by park naturalist Drew Stevens with instruction provided by survival expert John Rose. John has vast experience in wilderness and urban survival, bushcraft, wild edible and medicinal plants, and much more. He has worked as a wilderness advisor for a movie that was filmed in Red River Gorge and on the Discovery Channel’s “Man, Woman, Wild.”
Read MoreI called the Forest Services's Gladie Ranger Station to see if Chimney Top Road was open. We found out it would be opening soon so while waiting we headed out to Swift Camp Creek Trail #219 by Rock Bridge where we quickly jumped off into the creek with our waders on and fly rods in hand.
Read MoreWhile most college kids want to head south to the coast , Kelsey Morris, my girlfriend and I decided to an Explore Kentucky Fueled week; albeit a cheaper and more relaxing route. We decided to do a road across the Commonwealth.
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 MoreI walked along the roadway until I got to the start of the Gray’s Arch Trail. Even though the trail had already been broken, I put on my snowshoes for added benefit.
Read MoreThe ubiquity of the phrase, “Farm to Table” in today’s restaurant world has seemingly turned those three words into a cliché more than a selling point, a slogan that entices your taste buds about as little as seeing the word, “Organic” displayed in the supermarket. While this Portlandia segment-worthy concept of farm fresh ingredients may have run it’s course in the minds of foodies, Harvest restaurant in Louisville, KY is taking things to a new level of fresh – and we’re celebrating them for it.
Read MoreThe preserve was established in 1995 to celebrate Beam's 200th anniversary, and the 115 wooded acres are cared for by the Nature Conservancy of Kentucky.
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 MoreWhen the light hits the snow just right and when you catch the facial expressions that are of joy and panic of potentially wiping out, you've got something special.
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 MoreWe always preach getting outdoors and exploring where life will take you, whether it is the small section of woods in your neighborhood or the closest National Park. We have just seen our first winter storm and one of the largest to hit our area in maybe a decade. With that we decided to test our Xterra's and hit the back roads out to our secret fly fishing spot here is Southern Kentucky.
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 MoreFirst off, if you have never made a trip to Mammoth Cave National Park (MCNP) make sure to put it on the to-do list for 2016! When you take a tour in MCNP, you are not only walking into a geological masterpiece, but you are also walking into a piece of Kentucky’s history that is, for lack of better words, awesome. This is a remarkable experience for all ages, cultures, and interests alike.
Read MoreKerri Bonner of curator of the @cityofpaducah on Instagram explores the Land Between the Lakes region in Western Kentucky.
Read MoreTo date I have 600+ miles on these shoes and I must share with y’all that they are just as durable and fly as when I set out on my first adventure with them. My Forsake Pilots have accompanied me on miles of day hikes, climbs, paddles, urban exploring, and daily use with plenty more miles to go. There is no doubt, these shoes will take me through this new year with hiking goals like completing the Sheltowee Trace Trail, the 45 miles of the Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail, or just simply hiking to Indian Staircase. I firmly recommend you consider Forsake for all of your adventures.
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