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RIVER GORGE 2008 CALENDARPhotographs 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), 2008 Calendar. From Stream Beds to Ridge Tops, from Spring Flowers to Winter Ice, he is there, Camera in hand, to record the richness that "The Gorge" has to offer. Featured are top-quality photographs of Red Trillium in the Indian Creek area ... delicate Blossoms of the Mountain Laurel ... Ravens Rock's Warm Glow reflected in the Frigid Waters on a Winter Morning ... hovering Magenta and Purple Clouds mirrored beautifully in Mill Creek Lake ... Frost encrusted Treetops illuminated by Morning Light as the Moon sets over Auxier Ridge. Such can be anticipated but rarely predicted. All are Gifts generously handed to those who Wait ... Wander ... Watch. To Visit John W. Snell Photography: CLICK HERE For More Details and to Order the 'Red River Gorge 2008 Calendar': CLICK HERE This 2008 Calendar sells for $14.95 (plus $3/calendar shipping, where applicable), plus 6% tax for Kentucky residents. Lexington residents: Inquire about free delivery to your door for purchase of 5 or more calendars. 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 me at 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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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 and the Gladie CEC 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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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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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 CLICK HERE to Visit the Author's Website for more Details 282 pages with preface, illustrations, photos, and notes. Hardback in dustjacket. PRICE: $24.95 |
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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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RIVER GORGE TRAIL GUIDE (2005) by Jerrell Goodpaster Guide to the Official Trails of the Red River Gorge, Natural Bridge State Park, and Clifty Wilderness Area. (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY THE RRS) " I have written a guide to the official trails of the Red River Gorge, Natural Bridge State Resort Park, and Clifty Wilderness Area. This is the most informative hiking guidebook available on this area. The book is now available at most places around the Red and at several locations in Lexington." The book can also be purchased by sending $19.95 plus $3.85 for Priority shipping and handling ($23.80 total) to: Lost Branch Productions, PO Box 860, Owingsville, KY 40360 Kentucky residents must add $1.20 sales tax. I can be contacted at jgoodpaster@gmail.com Click here to visit The Official Website |
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RIVER GORGE HIKING AND BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING GUIDE Perhaps the best RRG Map ever made! Created by outrageGIS Mapping Visit companion website for free downloads: outrageGIS RRG A 1:12,000 scale map set for backpack camping and craggy, scenic exploration. Companion booklet shows trail elevation profiles, 3D map, and photographs of scenic areas. The combination of aerial photography and GPS-mapped feature make this an excellent map for precision orienteering in the Gorge. Official trails have elevation profiles. Now in 3rd Edition! Available at the outrageGIS Mapping Store SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $14.50 (+) S&H |
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RIVER GORGE SPORTS Locations of Adventure Sport Destinations 1:36,000 scale map of USFS Stanton Ranger District Visit companion website for free downloads: outrageGIS RRG SPORTS Red River Gorge Sports Guide: Climbing, Riding, Running, Paddling An 18 x 24 inch map that locates popular and obscure climbing areas in the Red. This backcountry guide has a GPS coordinate grid for navigation. Also shown are paddling put-ins and take-outs, mountain biking areas, and the Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve. 1:36,000 scale. Available at the outrageGIS Mapping Store SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $7.00 (+) S&H |
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LAND OF THE ARCHES THE RED RIVER GORGE (1986) Still "THE" Guide to the RED RIVER GORGE GEOLOGICAL AREA despite Not Being Updated Since 1986. Written by Professor Robert H. Ruchhoft of The University of Cincinnati, the Amount of Research He has Incorporated Into His Book Will Quickly Become Apparent. Other Competitive Guides Have Appeared In Recent Years. Regardless Of The Outdated Trail Descriptions (in some cases), It is the Superior Early Explanation of the Geological & Human History That Carry His Work to the Top Spot On Our List For Nearly Two Decades. Available At All Local Shops & Bookstores In the Lexington, Kentucky Area OR BUY ONLINE NOW: SUGGESTED
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THE RED: A COMPLETE TRAIL GUIDE TO KENTUCKY'S RED RIVER GORGE (2000) This Excellent Publication Written by Members of the Bluegrass Group Sierra Club has it's Greatest Strength in the Updated Trail Descriptions Which LAND OF THE ARCHES suffers from with the Passage of Time. Also includes Superb checklists for Tree, Bird, and Flower species. It Does Not Match the Former in its Description of Historical & Geological Fact. Nonetheless, This is an Excellent Guide for Exploring the Many Trails in RED RIVER GORGE. Available At All Local Shops & Bookstores In the Lexington, Kentucky Area OR BUY ONLINE NOW: SUGGESTED
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UNFORSEEN WILDERNESS: KENTUCKY'S RED RIVER GORGE (1991
revision of a 1971 Edition) Photographs by Ralph Eugene Meatyard, Text by Wendell Berry. This Difficult to Find Book Offers A Look at the RED RIVER GORGE when the Concept of Turning It Into a Dam was Very Much a Hot Topic. "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." Joseph-Beth Bookstores In Lexington, Kentucky. OR BUY ONLINE NOW: SUGGESTED
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KENTUCKY (1998) There's no better way for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts to discover the natural beauty of Kentucky than with this handy guide. Featuring 100 of the best day hiking trails in all parts of the state and 144 easy-to-read maps, "Hiking Kentucky" makes it easy to enjoy self-guided tours of trails in such areas as Red River Gorge Geologic Area, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, and Mammoth Cave National Park. 164 illustrations. Available At All Local Shops & Bookstores In the Lexington, Kentucky Area. OR BUY ONLINE NOW: SUGGESTED
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