Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky destinations to add to your list of New Year’s travel resolutions
With the New Year less than two weeks away, now is a good time to make some resolutions. One good…
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Short-term rental properties thrive, but state’s housing affordability concerns persist
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Eastern Kentucky communities are grappling with a ballooning short-term rental market. This year, the…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The Kentucky River basin extends 255 miles through heart of Commonwealth
Editor’s note: This is the third article in an occasional series profiling the river basins of Kentucky. The Kentucky River…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: State’s natural wonders awe visitors with big timber, soaring rock bridges, caverns
Kentucky’s five physiographic regions are home to several natural wonders of worldwide importance. Diverse communities of plants and animals, and…
Olympic debut increases exposure to rock climbing, and to the delicate locations home to climbing sites
By Haley Cush The Daily Yonder For the first time in its history, the Olympic Games will include climbing as…
Earth Day is April 22, here are seven ways you can enjoy the great outdoors Kentucky-style
By Hayley Robb Building Kentucky Enjoying the great outdoors and connecting with nature has been a way to find comfort…
Forest Service announces reopening schedule for Daniel Boone National Forest, Red River Gorge
The Daniel Boone National Forest will begin reopening recreation sites in June using a site-by-site approach, including assessment of facility…
Kentucky by Heart: Judy and Dan Dourson’s guide books offer unique look at Eastern Ky. plant life
Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist For Dan and Judy Dourson, the careful study of plant life is of great interest, particularly…
EKU researchers studying copperheads in Red River Gorge, seek to minimize human-snake interaction
They come from all over the country for the rock climbing, the hiking and, of course, the rugged, breathtaking scenery….
Miguel’s Pizza — where climbers from around the world go as they make their way to Red River Gorge
By Claire A. Johnson NKyTribune intern Drive through east-central Kentucky and you likely will encounter a smiling face with flowing…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Hidden treasure Muir Valley provides climbers a safe place to explore gorge
Liz and Rick Weber have carved out a climber’s paradise with the help of the Friends of Muir Valley. This…
Ohio man dies after fall at Red River Gorge, third fatality at Chimney Top Rock this year
An Ohio man has died after a fall from Chimney Top Rock at Red River Gorge, according to the Wolfe…
Kentucky Artisan Center starts off holiday season shopping with special events by state artists
The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea starts off the traditional holiday shopping season with multiple events featuring decorative gourds, holiday…