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Dog Slaughter Falls Sounds Scary, But It’s One of the Best Hikes in Kentucky

The name sounds intimidating, but this scenic hike is one of the most rewarding trails in Kentucky. Here's why it's worth the adventure.

by Jackie Sutherlin
on Jul 2
Dog Slaughter Falls, a strangely named hiking trail in Kentucky.
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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Lake Barkley State Resort Park

by Beth Copenhaver
on Jun 26
View of downtown Cadiz, Kentucky, on a summer day with a little pig statue in the foreground and historic brick buildings lining the street.
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Take a Unique Adventure On Kentucky’s Best Rail Trail

by Molly Harris
on May 16
Bike at the Mammoth Cave National Park sign, Kentucky
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 The Small-Town State Park in Kentucky Locals Want to Keep to Themselves

by Stephanie Frias
on Apr 30
A belted kingfisher, a blue, white and red bird you can see at the John James Audubon State Park, a small-town state park in Henderson, Kentucky
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5 Picture-Perfect Nature Trails in Kentucky for Spring

by Kelly Carroll
on Apr 15
Fresh spring flowers surrounded by large green leaves on the Hemlock Garden Trail to Meditation Point in Pineville

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Don’t Try This One Hike in Kentucky If You’re Afraid of Heights

This four-mile loop is one of the most extreme hikes in Kentucky and features a waterfall, caves, rock formations, and a gorgeous view.

by Jackie Sutherlin
on Jan 19
The summit view of an extreme hike in Kentucky.
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Find 6 Bucket-List-Level Views in Kentucky Without Needing to Be an Expert Hiker

You can enjoy bucket-list-level scenic views on these 6 easy hikes in Kentucky.

by Kelly Carroll
on Dec 22
View from Chimney Top Trail with a rock formation surrounded by trees in Kentucky
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This Is the Most Claustrophobic Hike in Kentucky—Would You Try It?

Kentucky is home to one hike (and a runner-up) that will challenge you mentally as much as it will physically. With tight squeezes and echoing steps, these are the hikes are worth the effort.

by Molly Harris
on Dec 1
View of narrow squeeze through Box Canyon Trail, Kentucky
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This Scenic Kentucky Trail Is Even Better in the Winter

Explore the lesser-known side of the Red River Gorge this winter.

by Beth Copenhaver
on Nov 24
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The Epic 5 Mile Trail in the Red River Gorge Worth the Effort

Kentucky hiking trails are always an adventure. This epic hike leads to one of the best views of the New River Gorge.

by Jackie Sutherlin
on Oct 3
Hanson's Point View in the Red River Gorge, Kentucky.