The Official (only!) Newspaper of The Red River Gorge Vol. 6 No. 4 Adventure ~ Relaxation ~ Accommodations ~ Awe Inspiring Natural Beauty ~ Friendly People
June 2026
Here You Are... Now What To Do?
Welcome to the Red River Gorge Area
We have some good news, some suggestions for places to excite, thrill, calm, eat, sooth, and pamper. You’re gonna love it! Here, you’ll discover unique areas with vistas that will take your breath away! But, when you get it back, it comes with the naturally scented freshness that only mountain air can deliver. What more could you want? Okay, we have a few ideas. Here, in the Red River Gorge Area venues were conceived an designed to exceed expectations of all ages. Want to glide along on crystal clear water? The Gorge Underground is really the coolest place in the Gorge Area. Even when the heat is jungleish it’s always cool Underground. It’s hard to beat a view from a mountain top; to tell the truth, we really don’t think that’s possible! Hike these mountains and you will certainly agree. Remember, the hardest hike is to the best view Regardless of your desired level of activity, whether it be the pulse pounding excitement of flying 350 feet above a beautiful gorge at 50 mph or just the chance to enjoy the quiet comfort of a country evening, we have just what you want. Check out the county tourism boards lists on page six.
Among the many personal rights we, as Americans are guaranteed, one is the freedom to move freely around the entire country. There are no restrictions that vary from state to state. No guards at the gates, “checking your papers”. Instead there’s a big sign welcoming you to: Kentucky, or New York or Wisconsin, Ohio. Even California! That sign also tells you what the state is noted for or its nickname. Like the Bluegrass State, the Buckeye State, The Golden State and so on. Those signs are there to tell you the people of that state want you to visit or fall in love and move in. They are happy and proud of their state. Well, traveler, so are the people of Kentucky. Actually very proud and with good reason. We like to share our state, show off a bit, and flaunt our beautiful hills, mountains, rivers, lakes and forests. And Gorges! We have an attitude we call unbridled spirit. As a matter of fact we are so proud of that spirit; it’s a state motto, Unbridled Spirit. If you think about it, that pretty darn well tells you a whole lot about us. The horse connection and the attitude that you’re gonna experience wherever you go in Kentucky. That is one of the many reasons you’re going to love the time you spend here. And, my new friend, America has a lot, a whole, big huge lot, of wonderful places to visit and spend time doing what you enjoy. Since I am proud to say I was born and bred here, I may be a bit biased but I truly believe this Red River Gorge Area has something to not just please each person who visits - it’ll tickle ‘em pink! I’ll betcha you’ll want to do it again. There is so much to experience, From hiking, climbing, riding, zipping to listening to the frogs and katydids while relaxing on the porch of one of the cozy cabins or lodges. Unfortunately, you’ll not have enough time. Fortunately, we will still be here so you, your children and your grandchildren can bring their kids. When was the last time you did something for the first time? You are in the perfect place to do just that. Check our To-Do page and peruse the ads; there’s something there that you’ve probably wanted to do but never “got around to it”. True isn’t it? Like Nike says, Just do it! Thanks for coming by, we’re truly happy you did. Jerry Ison