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Ranger Don F. Fig needs no Introduction Originator and Leader of the Red River Gorge Search and Rescue Team Took part in 1,660 rescues Spent 40 Years getting the Fitchburg Furnace designated a Historical Site |
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RIVER GORGE RELATED WORKS BY USFS RANGER DON FIG [Retired]USFS Ranger Don F. Fig, with over 40 years of dedicated service, a Sentinel of Caring and Hope for the Red River Gorge as well as those within it. (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY THE RRS) TALES OF THE RED RIVER GORGE "What the Golden Fleece was to Jason and his Argonauts, so is the Red River Gorge to visitors of Kentucky. Down through the ages the lure of this land, where spiritual renewal may be had for the asking, has intrigued visitors and local residents alike." Tales of the Red River Gorge is a collection of short stories as told to the author about this enchanting place in time. Enjoy! SUGGESTED PRICE: $16.55 (plus shipping) SO THAT OTHERS MIGHT LIVE: SEARCH AND RESCUE IN THE RED RIVER GORGE Chronicles the long term career of a U.S. Forest Ranger in Search and Rescue. From training where he learns the meaning of discipline, to high cliff rescues where he tastes the price of survival and the harsh reality of death on the high cliffs. SUGGESTED PRICE: $15.00 (plus shipping) A HISTORY OF THE LOGGING INDUSTRY: IN THE RED RIVER GORGE This book chronicles the saga of early logging in the Red River Gorge and a brief look at the iron and oil industries. Also, a look at a new industry-tourism. SUGGESTED PRICE: $9.55 (plus shipping) RED RIVER GORGE: NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY You are about to embark upon a fascinating journey via a National Scenic Byway through some of the Nation's picturesque wonders. The Red River Gorge is an art gallery of natural features framed cliff lines soaring from the valley below. Nature has created an astonishing geological masterpiece leaving a special manuscript with its story etched in stone. SUGGESTED PRICE: $8.67 (plus shipping) BISON AUTUMN: SAGA OF A BISON HERD A 'Bison Autumn' is a reference book all about the Bison Saga at the Gladie Creek Area. This work is loaded with a lot of information about the Red River Gorge Bison. SUGGESTED PRICE: $15.67 (plus shipping) Mr. Fig's Books are available both ONLINE and locally at Porter's Chevron, Slade, Kentucky |
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RIVER GORGE 2009 CALENDAR Photographs by John W. Snell As a follow-up to his popular book, Red River Gorge, the Eloquent Landscape, Award-Winning photographer John W. Snell introduces a New Collection of Beautiful Full-Color images in this large 13" x 11", (13" x 22" when opened), 2009 Calendar. A Kentucky rain is falling. Tufts of mist float throughout the valley of the Red River, caressing the treetops, riding warm currents upward into the gray nothingness of a rain-filled sky. Patches of budding tree color permeate open spaces of pine forest hillsides. Closer inspection reveals unmistakable redbud hot pink. Dogwood blossoms will soon join the colorful chorus, as “the gorge” pulls away from winter’s somber grasp and dashes headlong into yet another season of renewal. Yes, it’s springtime, as hepatica, phlox, Dutchman’s breeches, trout lilies, bluebells, trillium, wood poppies and other floral species tantalize with their grace and delicateness, and weave a tapestry of white, pink, red, blue and yellow into the forest floor, on the hillsides and along the stream banks. To Visit John W. Snell Photography: CLICK HERE For More Details and to Order the 'Red River Gorge 2009 Calendar': CLICK HERE Use the PDF Order Form and Look Over all the John Snell Offers [CLICK HERE] This 2009 Calendar sells for $14.95 (plus $3/first, $1.50 each additional calendar for shipping), plus 6% tax for Kentucky residents. To order yours , please call Mr. Snell at 1-888-310-4560 (toll-free outside Lexington, Kentucky) or 254-1929 (within the Lexington calling area). E-mail - john@johnsnellphoto.com |
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RIVER GORGE, THE ELOQUENT LANDSCAPE Photographs and Text by John W. Snell - - Forward by Kentucky Congressman Hal Rogers "I have teamed up with Acclaim Press to create the First-ever Hardbound Coffee-Table Book featuring the Dramatic Landscape, Vibrant Scenery and Rich Foliage of Eastern Kentucky’s Red River Gorge area (near Natural Bridge in the Daniel Boone National Forest). The Large 11”x11” Top-Quality Volume of 160 Glossy Pages will be filled with Full-Color Photographs, along with First-Hand accounts of My Experiences in "The Gorge". These Exclusive Photographs showcase one of Kentucky’s Most Treasured Areas, known for its 100-plus Natural Stone Arches, Extravagant displays of Springtime Wildflowers, Stunning Autumn Color and Varied Recreational Opportunities such as World Class Rock Climbing, Hiking, Canoeing, Camping and More." - - John Snell, Photographer (JOHN SNELL'S WORK IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY THE RRS) To Visit John W. Snell Photography: CLICK HERE For More Details and to Order 'Red River Gorge, The Eloquent Landscape': CLICK HERE This wonderful book sells for $39.95 (plus $5 shipping, where applicable). To order your autographed copy, please call me at 1-888-310-4560 (toll-free outside Lexington, Kentucky) or 254-1929 (within the Lexington calling area). Or e-mail me at john@johnsnellphoto.com Payment by Visa/Mastercard, check or money order is accepted. Please do not send credit card information by e-mail. For your security, it's best to call that in to me. All images and text Copyright John W. Snell, 1999-2006 |
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ON IMAGE ABOVE TO VISIT ARCHES OF THE RED RIVER GORGE DVD VOLUMES #1-2-3 Visit THE NATURAL ARCH & BRIDGE SOCIETY |
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OF THE RED RIVER GORGE Volumes 1, 2, & 3 "Kentucky ranks third in the United States in the number of natural arches, behind Utah and Arizona. The Red River Gorge area contains the largest concentration in the state of these spectacular rock formations. This DVD is a slide show tour containing more than 500 slides of over 50 arches and windows, as well as other interesting rock formations, wild flowers and natural beauty, primarily from the area charted on the Slade and Pomeroyton 7.5' topological maps. The intent of this DVD is to provide the visitor a glimpse of the unique beauty and variety of this area as well as to document, with topological maps and Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates, the actual location of these arches and routes to them. This work, the first of several volumes to be published documenting arches of the Red River Gorge Area, constitutes the most extensive, published documentation of these arches to date." - - - - - William H. Patrick, author and creator of ARCHES OF THE RED RIVER GORGE Series. The author, William H. (Bill) Patrick, grew up in nearby Owsley and Lee Counties. He is a Descendent of some of the Early Settlers of Clark, Estill and Powell Counties and has long enjoyed the Rock Formations and Natural Beauty of the Gorge area. It is his sincere hope that these DVD's will enhance your enjoyment of this wonderful part of God's Creation and motivate you to insure its Protection. VISIT ARCHES OF THE RED RIVER GORGE WEBSITE - View Details of DVD Contents & More (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY THE RRS - "A Superb, Excellent Product both Useful and Informative") Available at local Red River Gorge Shops Also available directly from Mr. Patrick. CLICK HERE to E-mail for More Information SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $20.00 per DVD |
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SANDSTONE CHRONICLES: ROCK ART OF THE RED RIVER GORGE, AN APPALACHIAN
JOURNEY by Alan K. Cornette, 1st Printing (2005) The broad spectrum of the Sandstone Chronicles is to embellish the description of the prehistory of the American continent. The Chronicles lend sympathy to the human condition of Native Americans occupying the southeastern U.S. during the period between 1550 and 1850. Crafted artifacts and artistic elements carved on rocks in Kentucky's Red River Gorge indicate intimate contact between central American and north American cultures. This work is a critique of several aspects of historical events, professional archeological opinions, and the failure of our social community to recognize the tragedy of losing valuable archeological sites in the Red River Gorge. This book examines the outdated belief that Columbus discovered America, the undisputable evidence that Africans were involved in the earliest culture in Central America (the Olmecs) thousands of years before Columbus, and the roll China played in producing maps of the New World during the late Ming Dynasty in 1421- 23. The Sandstone Chronicles defines the ambiance of the Red River Gorge, and the Indian rock art illustrated and discussed divulges a small but important part of Kentucky history. To Order, Contact: Earth Macrovison, Inc. 13378 Campton Road, Slade, Kentucky 40376. E-Mail: acorn4@mis.net Also found at Porter Chevron & The Daniel Boone Trading Post in Slade, Ky 282 pages with preface, illustrations, photos, and notes. Hardback in dustjacket. PRICE: $24.95 |
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AT CLEAR CREEK by Robert A. Powell 175 pages, Published April 25, 2008. Durable Paperback, ISBN 0-9651406-8-7 “This work of fiction is based on the actual legend of the Demon in the Red River Gorge of Eastern Kentucky. It was conceived in the uncanny mind of Robert A. Powell, who always wanted to translate the strange and unusual tales surrounding the unexplained forces at work in the Gorge.” "Demon at Clear Creek" is a supernatural thriller-mystery inspired by a legend and the mystique of the Red River Gorge. It is the work of Kentucky native Robert A. Powell, who is best known for his research and writing about historical topics, especially Kentucky. Working toward being a Feature Film. It can be purchased from Silverhawke Publishing. CLICK HERE to order. SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $14.95 |
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RIVER GORGE, ROCK CLIMBS 2nd Edition by Ray Ellington 372 pages. Color, Published September 24, 2007. ISBN: 978-0-9792644-1-2 The Red River Gorge in eastern Kentucky is one of the best rock-climbing areas in the world. Its solid well-featured sandstone makes for steep, spectacular climbing, with an almost equal mix of sport and traditionally protected pitches. This revised and updated second edition describes over 1600 climbs, including over 300 previously undocumented pitches in Muir Valley and the Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve. CLICK HERE to download sample pages. 1Mb pdf (Open with Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader.) It can be purchased from Wolverine Publishing. CLICK HERE to order. SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $36.00 |
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UNFORSEEN WILDERNESS: KENTUCKY'S RED RIVER GORGE (March
12, 2006 Edition) Photographs by Ralph Eugene Meatyard, Text by Wendell Berry. 3rd Printing (1971 - 1991- 2006) Focus on the RED RIVER GORGE while a Dam was Very Much a Possibility. Only someone who values land enough to farm a hillside for more than thirty years could write about a wild place so lovingly. Wendell Berry just as easily steps into Kentucky’s Red River Gorge and makes the observations of a poet as he does step away to view his subject with the keen, unflinching eye of an essayist. The inimitable voice of Wendell Berry—at once frank and lovely—is our guide as we explore this unique wilderness. Located in eastern Kentucky and home to 26,000 acres of untamed river, rock formations, historical sites, unusual vegetation and wildlife, the Gorge very nearly fell victim to a Dam & man-made Lake forty years ago. "No place is to be learned like a textbook," Berry tells us, and so through revealing the Gorge’s corners and crevices, its ridges and rapids, his words not only implore us to know more but to venture there ourselves. Infused with his very personal perspective and enhanced by the startling photographs of Ralph Eugene Meatyard, The Unforeseen Wilderness draws the reader in to celebrate an extraordinary natural beauty and to better understand what threatens it. "This Book Represents Two Visions Among Many that Ultimately Saved the Gorge From Destruction. Happily Not An Epitaph to One Place, It Remains a Relevant Homage to Wild Places Everywhere." BUY ONLINE NOW:  SUGGESTED
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KENTUCKIAN (1955) DVD Starring and Directed by Film Icon, Golden Globe and Academy Award Winner Burt Lancaster Features Red River Gorge's own "Sky Bridge" "The recently widowed Lancaster heads towards Texas with his son Donald McDonald. Most of the folks he meets, notably winsome Schoolmarm Diana Lynn, Bondslave Dianne Foster, and Lancaster's Down-to-Earth brother John McIntyre and Sister-in-Law Una Merkel, are pretty good souls, despite the raging Family Feud that motivates the plotline. The same cannot be said of Whip-Wielding Saloonkeeper Walter Matthau (in his film debut), who goads Lancaster into a bloody fight. Matthau wins this round, but he gets his just deserts before the final fadeout. Based on the Novel "The Gabriel Horn" by Felix Holt, The Kentuckian makes excellent use of Technicolor and Cinemascope, as well as the musical expertise of composer Bernard Herrmann." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide DVD/Widescreen/104 Minutes/NR Visit the MGM Website and View "THE KENTUCKIAN" Movie Trailer CLICK HERE Review the RRS page devoted to the Red River Gorge filming of this Motion Picture CLICK HERE Available Everywhere DVDs are Sold OR BUY ONLINE NOW: SUGGESTED
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