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THE
RED RIVER GORGE
TODAY
THE BEST RED RIVER GORGE
NEWS SITE & FORUM
ON THE WEB
[CLICK
HERE] |
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THE
DANIEL BOONE
NATIONAL FOREST
REGIONAL NEWSROOM
[CLICK
HERE] |
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RED
RIVER GORGE STATUS
RRS RECON REPORT
FROM VARIOUS SOURCES
[CLICK HERE] |
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Greg
Stamper
OMNI TECH
RRS News Feature Columnist
E-Mail Column Response: CLICK
Public Column Response: RRGT
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PICTURES FOR
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THE
RED RIVER SAGA: NEWS FEATURE
CURRENT FEATURE & WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK |
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February
8th - 14th, 2010 |
RRG
TODAY FORUM BULLET POINTS |
This Week we review a Number of Subjects revolving around the
Red River Gorge which are found in The Red River
Gorge Today Forum. Interesting items taking place while we ride
through a normally slow Winter period including
a photographic look at the Gorge during this time. Check out all
these interesting Bullet Points:
VIDEO: NEW
Slade Area Welcome Center Coming [CLICK
HERE]
VIDEO: The Narrows Road on the southern
boundary of Natural Bridge State Park [CLICK
HERE]
2010 RRG Feb/Mar/Apr Newsletter Now Posted [CLICK
HERE]
2010 Gladie Learning Center Events Schedule [CLICK
HERE]
2010 Koomer Ridge Events Schedule [CLICK
HERE]
Wildlife Biologist Thomas Biebighauser
reports two Wetland Restoration Dates [CLICK
HERE]
Red River Gorge Winter Photography [CLICK
HERE]
Red River Gorge on your iPhone [CLICK
HERE]
Red River Gorge Caves remain CLOSED
this Year [CLICK
HERE]
The ongoing Don Fig Red River Gorge Book Collection Giveaway [CLICK
HERE]
Zipline Adventure coming nearby to Red River Gorge [CLICK
HERE]
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY this Week to RRS Member Casey
Jean Aust
Daily
Updates May be Found Here - RRG
TODAY and in the RRG
TODAY FORUM
A Tentative 2010
RRS Schedule has been posted - -
Review it [CLICK
HERE] |
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THE
RED RIVER SAGA MEMBER SOCIAL NETWORKING |
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PICTURES FOR
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THE
RED RIVER SAGA: NEWS FEATURES
PREVIOUS 4 INSTALLMENTS |
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February
1st - 7th, 2010 |
THE
NEW AVANTI SHOWER SYSTEM |
Many of our RRS Events throughout
the year would not seem 'out of the ordinary' viewed by other
visitors
to the Red River Gorge - - Hikes, Spring/Fall Ventures, etc. However
it ends there. Our BIG Annual RRG
Trip
held in September is a different animal ... it is THE
Crown Jewel, held for an entire week with RRS
Members
often traveling from all parts of the country (yes, and even OUT
of it) just to attend. Over the 3 plus
decades we have developed a series of Support Systems intended
to make our life simpler and easier during
this prolonged stay. Many of these systems often had our Lady
Members specifically in mind, like we
always say, "When the Ladies are Happy, We are Happy".
Probably the chief unit that has kept them most
content (and the guys too ... we will admit it!) has been the
AVANTI Shower System.
After all a week is a long time ...
Over time the Shower has undergone numerous incarnations and has
even been hit by a flood ... then retrieved
to continue its work. Now for the Upcoming 2010 Edition (our 34th
Annual Trip) RRS Member Andrew Ray
has
gone back to the drawing board in order to simplify the system
and increase its energy consumption rate.
During last September's RRS Trip
we did sit around the Firering and discuss what new technology
was out
there that could compact some of our equipment saving time, energy
and MONEY! What came of that discussion
was what you will see here ... links to the NEW
"Tankless" Hot Water Heater powered by propane. The
Unit will
soon be tested, once the Winter Weather eases off a little, then
judged on its performance based for our needs.
Before that happens have a look at the Unit plus the NEW
Gasoline powered Pump which will supply the water
the Shower will require: Portable Tankless Water Heater [CLICK
HERE] Pacific Hydrostar Pump [CLICK
HERE]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
this Week to RRS Members Pam Jukes
and Pam Neace
Daily
Updates May be Found Here - RRG
TODAY and in the RRG
TODAY FORUM
A Tentative 2010 RRS
Schedule has been posted - - Review it [CLICK
HERE] |
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January
25th - 31st, 2010 |
RRS
PRODUCT REVIEW PAGE |
Sick of Winter Yet? Spring is not too far away, time to start
thinking about getting out of your Hobbit
Hole. Our RRS
PRODUCT REVIEW Page is hosted by RRS
Member Andrew Ray and its a lot of work!
"What's it all about?" That's pretty simple, it is a
Camping-Product Review Page. We rate the
equipment used during our RRS voyages
as to quality and performance. After 34 years there have
been a vast parade of successful items and a number of products
that did not pan out, some even
a waste of MONEY. Now if you choose
to search the Internet for similar review sites you are going
to find many; however, we are concentrating on specific equipment
we've been involved with and how
it ultimately functioned in the Red River Gorge Environment. At
the very least its a history lesson
and look back into our collective RRS
past with the products brought along to make life easier
... but just which did? Which caused headaches? Were any worthless?
Find out ...
We'd like everyone to take a look at what is currently posted
... it should bring back some memories
for our members. For those outside the RRS
perhaps it may lend itself to some important 'tips' before
you purchase various camping gear. But we'd like to invite everyone
to send in their thoughts about
either the existing items posted or suggest equipment you really
like, or really hate!
Also, sometimes a Lemon can make its way into the Apple Pie ...
let us know if something worked for
you but got a 'Thumbs Down' from us and vice versa ... "An
Apple in Lemon Pie?"
To view the RRS PRODUCT
REVIEW Page [CLICK
HERE]
To submit Camping, Hiking or Climbing Equipment [CLICK
HERE]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
this Week to RRS Members Travis Hall
and Beth Richardson
Daily
Updates May be Found Here - RRG
TODAY and in the RRG
TODAY FORUM
A Tentative 2010 RRS
Schedule has been posted - - Review it [CLICK
HERE] |
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Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr's
"I have a Dream Speech"
[CLICK HERE]
American Red Cross International
Haiti Donation [CLICK
HERE] |
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January
18th - 24th, 2010 |
HAITI,
MLK Jr. DAY & ZIPLINE ADVENTURE |
We
don't normally venture far from the activities of the Red River
Gorge area but the recent disaster
in Haiti cries out for us to do so. By now everyone knows of the
7.0 Magnitude Earthquake that has
collapsed the already depressed country of Haiti -- the RRS
encourages everyone to give what they can.
Contribute to the American Red Cross and your money will go to
work TOMORROW in Haiti. A little goes
a long way, for example, 50 cents will buy water for a family
of 4 for an entire MONTH! $5.00 can Help.
THE RED RIVER SAGA has kicked in
$200.00 to the cause by hitting this link [CLICK
HERE] to make a
donation to the American Red Cross International. "Are you
your Brother's Keeper?" Its a simple question.
Haiti Earthquake Video when it occurred [CLICK
HERE]
Haiti Earthquake Data from the USGS [CLICK
HERE]
Monday, January 18th is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and with
Schools, Banks and Post Offices Closed
perhaps you might find the time to listen in part to what the
Holiday is all about. To hear the entire
"I have a Dream" Speech (17:28 minutes) [CLICK
HERE]
Lastly, in the Red River Gorge area, news of a New
Zipline Adventure being planned for construction has
perked the ears of many. At first there were some concerns about
just where this facility was to be
placed but they quickly faded. Private property in the Clay City
area will serve as base for the business.
Not many details are available at this point but Jim Stickley
over at RRGTODAY.COM has
put something
together for us. To find out all there is to know (how about $85.00
per person)
Hit this Link: [CLICK
HERE]
Kentucky Zipline Adventures [CLICK
HERE]
Kentucky Zipline Adventures Facebook [CLICK
HERE]
Daily Updates May be Found Here - RRG
TODAY and in the RRG
TODAY FORUM
A Tentative 2010 RRS
Schedule has been posted - - Review it [CLICK
HERE] |
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January 11th - 17th, 2010 |
THE
DON FIG RRG BOOK COLLECTION GIVEAWAY |
It's Red River Gorge History at it finest! To those even
mildly familiar with the area it should not have
escaped their attention in regards to the Legend that is USFS
Ranger Don F. Fig. Ambassador to the RRG
and friend to all, Mr. Fig has given of himself for over 40 years
... he has seen a lot ... he has much to tell.
Now, as it proper, Mr. Fig has recently embarked in recording
his adventures, knowledge and discoveries
along his Red River Gorge Path in a series of books. It is this
series that we are able to offer to the
public in a Very Special 6-Book Red River Gorge Collection Giveaway
by Mr. Fig ... two sets of them!
THE RED RIVER SAGA joins with THE
RED RIVER GORGE TODAY in expressing our gratitude to
Mr. Fig for his donation and sponsorship of this latest Giveaway.
Each Set of 6-Books will retail near
$100.00 and everyone has a chance to win 1-Set [excluding USFS
personnel who are not eligible].
The Giveaway will be open from January 11th to April 11th, 2010
-- Winners announced on the 12th.
This set also includes the very latest edition produced by Mr.
Fig and its a subject very close to his
heart - - - HISTORY OF THE FITCHBURG FURNANCE.
Mr. Fig spent 40 years getting this area
designated as a Historical Site ... there is none better to tell
this tale.
For Rules and to Enter THE DON FIG RED RIVER
GORGE BOOK COLLECTION Giveaway
[CLICK
HERE]
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY this Week to RRS Members
Justin Lundsford and Cathy Brown
Daily
Updates May be Found Here - RRG
TODAY and in the RRG
TODAY FORUM
A Tentative 2010 RRS
Schedule has been posted - - Review it [CLICK
HERE] |
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