Red River Gorge/outdoors thread

[Dwight Schrute]

I've seen a lot of friends posting over the last few weeks from their travels to the Gorge. I love, miss living in Lexington, and want to live there again for a number of reasons, but not the least of which is the proximity to the Gorge.

[Old School]

Are there any good hiking destinations in southern Indiana or southern Ohio other than Clifty Falls?

Are there any outdoor destinations anyone would recommend in southern Illinois other than the Garden of the Gods?

Has anyone here been hiking anywhere in southeastern Missouri?

[Dwight Schrute]

Are there any good hiking destinations in southern Indiana or southern Ohio other than Clifty Falls?

Are there any outdoor destinations anyone would recommend in southern Illinois other than the Garden of the Gods?

Has anyone here been hiking anywhere in southeastern Missouri?

I've heard Big Bone Lick (heh) is pretty nice, but I've never been. My boss lives a little north of King's Island and goes to Caeser Creek State park a lot, as well as Fort Ancient. If you're willing to go a little further into Ohio, Hocking Hills is good.

There are a bunch of smaller nature preserves in and around the Cincinnati area, but no real rustic places in the city.

[fastkat]

I just came back from a two week roadtrip to Montana and Wyoming. Here's a link to some photos of Glacier National Park

[surveyor]

I just came back from a two week roadtrip to Montana and Wyoming. Here's a link to some photos of Glacier National Park

Thanks for sharing. Glacier National Park and Montana are a favorite of my inlaws. He was in the airforce in the early 60s and was stationed in Montana from '63 to '65. They've made numerous trips up there, most recently last summer.

[fastkat]

Thanks for sharing. Glacier National Park and Montana are a favorite of my inlaws. He was in the airforce in the early 60s and was stationed in Montana from '63 to '65. They've made numerous trips up there, most recently last summer.

I'd like to go back.Best vacation ever for me.

[fastkat]

Photos from Yellowstone

[Blue Heaven]

Nice pics fastkat! I've always wanted to go there.

[CATHYnKY]

I just came back from a two week roadtrip to Montana and Wyoming. Here's a link to some photos of Glacier National Park

Our trip to Yellowstone was one of our favorites. I spent a week in Montana at a Children’s ranch in Montana. Took a day trip to Glacier. It was beautiful. Looking forward to our trip to Colorado to visit my son the end of the month. He lives north of Denver. Love this part of the country.

[Blue Heaven]

Heading to the Gorge next weekend. Small chance of rain as of now but damned if we will let that stop us. Base camp is Koomer and we plan on Eagles Nest Saturday. Probably crazy because it is SO FRIGGIN WET but we ain't cancelling unless it is calling for too much rain. We have our supervisor going with us. He's never been Gorging or camping even and he is all jacked up. The Nest will more than likely be put on hold unless it dries out ( WILL IT EVER!!!), but we can do some very easy flat hikes so he can grab a taste of the RRG life. I have cabin fever so bad you have no idea. If any of you are near the area and it isn't raining, come on by campsite 39ish for some killer food and good company.

[Blue Heaven]

Did our trip this weekend. Rain kept us away the last few weeks. We hiked up to Eagles Nest. Rough trip back as the trail by the river was muddy and debris on parts of it due to high water but the river had already receded quite a bit and we managed. That trail in those conditions proved how valuable a good walking stick is. At least for me anyway. It was a perfect hiking weekend. Rained a bit last night but wasn't when we left at 7 this morning. Gonna try and throw some pics up.

[Blue Heaven]

Breakfast before the hike

[Blue Heaven]

Pretty cool looking tree. Sorta stuck out.

[Blue Heaven]

On top the Eagles Nest.

[Blue Heaven]

Left of the Nest