The Official (only!) Newspaper of The Red River Gorge Vol. 4 No. 1
Adventure ~ Relaxation ~ Accommodations ~ Awe Inspiring Natural Beauty ~ Friendly People
March 2024
Have You Ever…
La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant, in Slade, KY, has been in business since 2016. Over the years, the business has grown, and its reputation well known. The legendary staff still makes for an amazing experience. The restaurant you know, and love is still the same. It is now under new ownership as part of a growing list of businesses owned by Ian Teal. Although the menu is large and includes a variety of tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and even American food, the most sold item on the menu is the Hillbilly Quesadilla. The “Hillbilly” includes your classic quesadilla contents but huge and smothered in queso. While the size of the dish often surprises people, the flavor is even bigger. Ribeye and huge burgers are offered as well. In addition to the extensive dining menu, the restaurant holds a four-page bar menu. The bar hosts an impressive bourbon selection including rare bourbons such as George T Stagg, Pappy Van Winkle, Colonel E.H. Taylor, and more recently--the option of purchasing flights. The famous “Becky’s” margaritas includes extra tequila!
Welcome to the Red River Gorge; we’re so glad you came and are as certain as can be that you’re also gonna be glad you did. And will want to return. Soon. Now then, when was the last time you did something for the first time? Never experienced the adrenalin pumpin’ rush of a real Zipline? Here’s your chance to Zip across gorgeous valleys at over 300 feet in the air about fifty miles per hour! At RedRiverGorgeZipline(.com) You’ll view vistas only you and eagles can enjoy. Or you can take a more sedate, yet exciting water bourn adventure kayaking over crystal clear water deep in the Gorge Underground(.com). SoutheastMountainGuides(.com) on KY route 11 near the Cliffview Resort features a tethered climbing system. After a thorough orientation you can ascend high as 120 feet almost a 1/2 mile around a horseshoe shaped canyon. The whole family, ten years old and up, can experience safe but very exciting rock climbing. There’s horseback riding, hundreds of miles of trails, miniature golf, off road mud slingin at RedRiverGorgeOffRoading.(com). A wide range of accommodations: tent camping to luxury yurts, inns and cabins. Sceniccabinrentals(.com) are so comfortable and ‘homey” you’ll not want to leave. Entire families can enjoy a day of kayak, or paddle board fun at Mill Creek Lake (606-663-2214). Fishing for bass, crappie and sunfish is great also. In addition to these, The Gorge offers a wide array of exciting venues. Check ‘em out on the To Do page three.
GorgeGorge-ousity? (We made that word up just for this but feel free to use it.)
We’ve been writing about this beautiful, wondrous and unique Red River Gorge Geographic Area for more than a dozen years. Over the years we have tried to share, in written words, the incredible raw beauty Nature has bestowed on this truly one of a kind spectacular place. It seems we are running out of adjectives to really describe the Gorge; to evoke in you, our readers and guests, some of the joy and appreciation we feel. Why? Because we know the Red River Gorge is uniquely outdoorable! After quite a bit of brainstorming, and tossing out ideas, we finally realized the best adjectives would be among the “Ex” words. Okay, let us explain. We feel the best single word to describe the Gorge is Extravagant. One definition of extravagant that suits the Gorge perfectly is fantastic! Yet another, Exceed, is to surpass, be superior; excel. Hmm, there’s a pattern developing here that feels like we are in the right area of the old Oxford. The E’s. There’s Excellence, a perfect way to describe the Gorge. We also found a verb that fits the Gorge experience to a tee - Exhilarate - meaning to enliven, invigorate stimulate and make cheerful. That’s exactly the embodiment of what we call The Gorge Effect! The Red River Gorge is definitely an Extravaganza – a lavish and opulent show. We encourage you to Extravagate – wander beyond bounds; roam at will. We have gone on long enough and you get the picture, now go out there and get some actual pictures of our beautiful, one of a kind Example of Nature’s finest work. You are gonna love it here!