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THE
RED RIVER SAGA: NEWS FEATURE ARCHIVE
FEATURES FOR MARCH 2011 |
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FIRE DAMAGE PHOTOS INCLUDED |
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February
28th - March 6th, 2011 |
THESE
HILLS HAVE BILLS |
Yes
Virginia, there is wonder in the Red River Gorge. During a recent
visit to the RRG, Mad Mountain
Mike and I were checking out the area now emerging from a bitter
winter. While along a tributary of
the river, Mike wanted to try something. He had heard of this
Magical Pool nearby ... could he force
the water to cough up treasure simply by demanding it? Grasping
a rather large stick he then
threatened to beat the water unless it pay! Hey, he knew all the
right things to say. Thus the water
shook and a tribute rose to the surface! We grabbed the cash and
went away.
For all you Doubters, see it all happen for yourself [CLICK
HERE]
Now I realize how silly this all sounds and I'm sure any educated
individual would be looking for a
good sound, scientific explanation. I have one, a very logical
one ... it is obvious that a small
Gnome or Troll lives under the water and he is sending this money
up cause he enjoys his peace & quiet.
I'm sure that's it because it makes perfect sense to me.
Later we briefly visited FS Road 39, known as Tunnel Ridge Road,
on our way back home. The main gate
at the entrance is open and you may drive to both Pinch em Tight
Parking Lot and Gray's Arch Lot.
However, that is as far as you will go as a new gate has been
erected just beyond the Gray's
parking area [CLICK
HERE]. This is of course in response to the Forest Fire Damage
done back
in the Fall of 2010. Review text and photos of the area in this
USFS pdf File [CLICK
HERE]
WHITE RABBIT is the name being used
for our Spring Venture Trip, currently it has no date.
NOTE:
The Gladie Center OPENS March 14. For New
2011 USFS PDF [CLICK
HERE]
Current News Releases from the Daniel Boone National Forest [CLICK
HERE]
Daily Red River Gorge Updates May be Found Here - RRG
TODAY and in the RRG
TODAY FORUM |
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THE COLEMAN INSTANT TENT
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March
7th - 13th, 2011 |
RRS
SPRING EVENT DESKTOPS |
This
past weekend Mother Nature had a message for us ... "Winter
is not over". Recent warm weather
has many of us ready to cast off the thoughts of anymore ice and
snow in exchange for temperatures
not requiring a jacket. Despite this unpleasant setback nothing
has stopped our people from talking
about our Spring plans for getting outside. To push the issue
further along this week we provide
updated Computer Desktop Wallpaper for MAD
MOUNTAIN MIKE AND THE RED ELIXIR Hike in May
as well as the yet unscheduled WHITE
RABBIT Spring Venture Trip. Just think of them as a little
touch to help warm up your day. To access both sets of Desktops
in various sizes [CLICK
HERE]
We are always looking for new and inventive camping products each
year just to observe what the
industry is doing to raise the bar. Last week we received a message
from Coleman (ever heard of
them?) and a link featuring their Coleman Instant Tent. This system
is not meant for the backpacker
but is intended for a family outing or group activity as you will
soon see. Take just a few minutes
to look at what they have by watching this video by [CLICKING
HERE]
Finally, next Monday (March 14th) will see Opening Day at the
Gladie Learning Center. Open 7 Days
per week from 9:00am to 5:30pm. The USFS presence in the RRG officially
marks the beginning of the
2011 Season, at least for us.
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY this Week to RRS Members Brayden Colt Owens, Kelsey
Hunter Harvey
& Kolton David Nicholas Maggard
NOTE: The Gladie Center OPENS March
14. For New 2011 USFS PDF [CLICK
HERE]
Current News Releases from the Daniel Boone National Forest [CLICK
HERE]
Daily Red River Gorge Updates May be Found Here - RRG
TODAY and in the RRG
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SPRING FORWARD MARCH 13th |
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March
14th - 20th, 2011 |
IT'S
ON |
Gladie
Cultural-Environmental Learning Center
Learn about the cultural heritage, unique resources and spectacular
geology found within the boundaries
of the Red River Gorge Geological Area and Clifty Wilderness.
Various interpretive exhibits provide a
glimpse into the past and convey the wild, natural beauty that
visitors seek today when entering the Gorge.
Trail, camping and other information is available at the center.
Available for purchase are maps and passes.
Gladie Learning Center
3451 Sky Bridge Road
Stanton, KY 40380
606-663-8100
Directions: From Interstate 64, take
exit 98 to the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway. From the parkway,
take exit 33 (Slade) and turn left onto KY 11. To access Gladie
through Nada Tunnel, turn left onto KY 15,
travel 1.5 miles west and turn right onto KY 77. Follow 77 to
KY 715 and turn right. Stay on 715.
To access Gladie past Sky Bridge, turn right onto KY 15 from KY
11. Travel east approximately five miles
and turn left onto KY 715. Stay on 715 and you’ll find Gladie
after several miles on the left.
Building for Bluebirds - March 19,
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join us at the Gladie Center to build Bluebird Boxes. This free
event is fun for all ages and provides
nesting areas for bluebirds. Build your box and take it home to
help bluebirds in your area.
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY this Week to RRS Member Wendy Morris
For New 2011 USFS Newsletter PDF
[CLICK
HERE] For New 2011 Gladie Events
Calendar [CLICK
HERE]
Current News Releases from the Daniel Boone National Forest [CLICK
HERE]
Daily Red River Gorge Updates May be Found Here - RRG
TODAY and in the RRG
TODAY FORUM |
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March
21st - 27th, 2011 |
REDBUD
SCENIC HIGHWAY |
Prepare
for April, its all about Redbuds in Southern and Eastern Kentucky!
Check out the Everything
Redbud section at this site [CLICK
HERE] for more information on what we do during Redbud Month.
Also go to our facebook page [CLICK
HERE] where updates and redbud announcements are made daily!
The Redbud Trails program is an initiative of Congressman Hal
Rogers (KY 5th Dist). The program was
created in 2004 to encourage and promote tourism in Southern and
Eastern Kentucky. More than
450,000 Redbud trees and seedlings have been planted in TOUR’s
47 county service area and
thousands more will be planted in 2011. Schools, non-profit organizations
and Community Leaders
have all participated in the redbud seedling program.
The site specifically refers to the Red River Gorge and has a
exclusive page set aside:
Red River Gorge, this is "Nature at its Best." The Red
River Gorge is a unique and scenic natural
area within the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky. Known
for its abundant natural stone
arches, unusual rock formations, and spectacular sandstone cliffs,
the Red River Gorge has been
designated a geological area by the Forest Service.
The Forest Service manages the Red River Gorge Geological Area
as part of the Daniel Boone
National Forest. The Red River Gorge and surrounding areas have
many designations and are managed
to protect watersheds, wildlife, archaeological resources, the
spectacular geologic features, and
for year-round public use and enjoyment. Great for Outdoor Adventures!
[CLICK HERE]
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY this Week to RRS Member Cindi Hanson-Page
For New 2011 USFS Newsletter PDF
[CLICK
HERE] For New 2011 Gladie Events
Calendar [CLICK
HERE]
Current News Releases from the Daniel Boone National Forest [CLICK
HERE]
Daily Red River Gorge Updates May be Found Here - RRG
TODAY and in the RRG
TODAY FORUM |
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March
28th - April 3rd, 2011 |
THE
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY REACHES THE FINAL FOUR |
Whoa
Nelly! Has this website been hijacked!! What's this have to do
with the Red River Gorge? Simply
put its the human element of its visitors ... Decades upon decades
of journeys to Red River have
been accompanied by our interest in countless sporting events
to some degree. However due to the
state of Kentucky's great basketball tradition and it being our
birthright, its very hard for many
of us not to acknowledge the University of Kentucky reaching the
Final Four.
Its been 13 years since a UK team has been in the Final Four,
this year set in Houston, Texas. For
UK Fans that's an eternity so outsiders need to overlook us until
after the championship next week.
Let's be clear about that also, reaching this stage is great but
it isn't the end. We must not be
satisfied. It will take two more games to win the National Championship
and anyone who reaches
this point can knock you off ... so we are not overlooking anyone.
This week is for celebrating, for enjoying the moment, for in
the grand scheme of things we are but
a part of something larger than ourselves ... the Big Blue Nation
and our portion of it that often
resides in the confines of the Red River Gorge, Kentucky.
NOTE: Not to be forgotten, last Friday,
March 25 the Auxier Ridge Area reopened to public use since
the devastating wildfire of late 2010. [CLICK
HERE]
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY this Week to RRS Member Scott Harvey (how about a
NC for a present)
For New 2011 USFS Newsletter PDF
[CLICK
HERE] For New 2011 Gladie Events
Calendar [CLICK
HERE]
Current News Releases from the Daniel Boone National Forest [CLICK
HERE]
Daily Red River Gorge Updates May be Found Here - RRG
TODAY and in the RRG
TODAY FORUM |
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