Daniel Boone National Forest
Robert Aberegg
Daniel Boone National Forest is one of those wonderful places that you stumble upon, spend an entire day exploring and enjoying and leave wondering how you’d never previously heard of it. The national forest is one of those great spots hidden in plain sight. It spans more than two million acres and 21 counties, yet many people don’t know it exists. This is a popular place for hiking, kayaking, scuba diving, rock climbing and so much more! For more information, click here.
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Photo by Brian Maslyar
Natural Bridge State Resort Park is a Kentucky state park located in Powell and Wolfe Counties along the Middle Fork of the Red River, adjacent to the Red River Gorge Geologic Area and surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest. Its namesake natural bridge is the centerpiece of the park. Hiking, Kayaking, Fishing, and camping are popular activities enjoyed within the park. There is even a sky lift for a more relaxing climb to the natural bridge. For more information, click here.
Red River Gorge
Photo Credit to Donald Memering
The Red River Gorge is a canyon system on the Red River in east-central Kentucky. It’s also one of the most beautiful locations in the South-East region of the United States! The entire park is around 29,000 acres, and offers an impressive array of natural attractions! For outdoor enthusiasts the intricate canyon system has a little bit of everything, natural bridges, tall sandstone bluffs, magnificent rock shelters, and breathtaking waterfalls! If that wasn’t enough, there are more than 100 natural sandstone arches! For more information, click here.
Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Caves is the states only national park and is considered the worlds longest cave system. Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is the world’s longest known cave system, with more than 400 miles explored, and one of the oldest tour attractions in North America. Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the worlds longest known cave system. A journey into Mammoth Cave on a guided cave tour is an essential part of a visit to the park. Mammoth Cave is located in beautiful Kentucky at 1 Visitor Center Parkway in Mammoth Cave, KY 42259. For more information, click here.
Cumberland Falls State Park
Cumberland Falls in Corbin Kentucky is a stunning piece of Kentucky’s landscape and a sight everyone should see. Often called the “Niagara of the South,” it’s an unexpected rush of beauty tucked into the breathtaking Kentucky landscape. Another feature that truly makes Cumberland Falls unique is its rare moonbow. This rare phenomenon is not found anywhere else in the Western Hemisphere, and can only be seen on certain nights of the year. Check out the website for Cumberland Falls State Resort Park here.