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"Sierra Club Mission Statement: To explore enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; To practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; To educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environments." |
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"GORP (a.k.a. Great Outdoor Recreation Pages) was founded in 1995 by outdoor enthusiasts and world travelers Diane and Bill Greer. Tapping their own experiences, they created a web site that offers the freshest and most unique travel destinations and inspires viewer participation in everything from an afternoon hike to a weeks-long biking adventure. GORP visitors recount their own experiences and share information through a sophisticated menu of online forums, contests, discussions and cross marketing initiatives." |
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"Kentucky is home to some of the most beautiful scenery and most interesting historical sites in the country. Our state park system includes 49 parks and one interstate park with facilities for meetings and conferences, recreation, camping, sports, education and much more. This year, 1999, marks our 75th anniversary." |
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Kentucky's Public Wildlife Areas. Please be sure to check hunting seasons before hiking. |
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"The Kentucky Rails to Trails Council, Incorporated is a not-for-profit corporation granted tax exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service. Formed in 1994 and fully staffed by volunteers, its mission is to enhance the quality of life in our communities by developing a state wide rail-trail program. Currently, Kentucky, with seven miles of trails, ranks 47th. Only Delaware, Alaska, and Hawaii have fewer miles." |
| The Sheltowee Trace Trail | "Follow the footsteps of Daniel Boone through Shawnee Country! A 268-mile hike, with stretches for mountain biking and horsemanship." |
| Red River Gorge | "Located in eastern Kentucky in the Daniel Boone National Forest is the Red River Gorge Geological Area. Carved over millions of years by wind and water, this area is truly unique and wonderful. Within the area there are over 80 natural arches, historical sites, and miles and miles of trails made for cross-country backpacking or just day hikes. There are magnificent views, unusual vegetation and the largest concentration of arches and rock shelters east of the Rocky Mountains. Some of the rock shelters were used by ancient Indians to live in and supposedly one used by Daniel Boone!" |
| Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area | "Part of the Cumberland Plateau, the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area was set aside so people could enjoy the rugged scenic area through white-water canoeing, rafting, kayaking, hiking and a variety of other activities." |
