The Official (only!) Newspaper of The Red River Gorge Vol. 4 No. 10
Adventure ~ Relaxation ~ Accommodations ~ Awe Inspiring Natural Beauty ~ Friendly People
December 2024
Great (Gorge) Expectations
Mission Statement To provide Christian ministries during appropriate seasons of the year, including Christmas and Easter, through a system of delivering clothes, food, toys, and school supplies to impoverished families; to assist in repair of existing homes or relocating to other homes when appropriate; to provide scholarships for qualifying children of the area; to assist in developing skills or other expertise for the creation of new or expanded jobs in the area; and to assist in locating jobs for persons who are willing to relocate outside the area. The Mission of Hope is a year round ministry blessed to assist many of our less fortunate Appalachian neighbors with much needed goods and resources; college scholarships; and help with basic educational, health care and home repair needs. If you would like to make a financial donation to Mission of Hope for our year round ministry expenses it would be greatly appreciated. The 2010 independent financial audit confirmed that 90 percent of every dollar donated went directly back into programs assisting individuals. Thank you for caring enough to help those who still have hope.
www.MissionofHope.org
Don’t you just love it when you make the right decision, the perfect choice? Well, since you are reading this, we must assume you are either here in the Red River Gorge Area or preparing to arrive. So, you’re batting 1,000 so far. Actually, that was the easy part, the easiest decision. Now all you have to do is choose which great adventure, what scenic area to visit first and where to eat. (hint: Daniel Boone Deli is one choice. La Cabana another) Then you will want to be even more specific. After you check into your perfectly appointed and equipped cabin, inn or lodge, get settled in and relax a bit, you and the family will be anxious to get out there and truly appreciate what you are about to experience. Every venue in the Gorge Area has been conceived, designed and constructed to exceed expectations. We know that goal has been attained cause we enjoy ‘em too! There’s hiking on any of the hundreds of trails ranging from easy-peasy to rough and tough. Within just a few miles you have access to off-road mud flingin’ excitement, miniature golf and eighteen hole courses. There’s canoeing and kayaking, horseback riding and rock climbing. By the way the rock climbing here is world class. As a matter of fact, due to the number – hundreds - and variety of sandstone cliffs, the area is one of the best and most popular climbing destinations on the planet! People come here from all across the globe. The majority of our visitors come back, usually bringing friends or family, time and time again. If you are looking for some truly adrenaline pumpin’ excitement there’s the Red River Gorge Zipline located in the Cliffview Resort. The five stations virtually fly you through the air at 50 miles per hour, 300 feet above the canopy below. The last two runs have parallel lines so you can challenge your companions for the Zipline Championship of the Day. It’s priceless. (That means there are no prizes just braggin’ rights.) And, if that didn’t do it for you, think Helicopter. Grab the gang of all ages and take a whirly bird trip up, up and away. So, be prepared to be pleasantly surprised when you discover The Gorge Area is way more than just a fun vacation destination - it’s the fun-est vacation destination! I guarantee you’re gonna be as tickled to be here as much we Jerry Ison are to have you with us.