Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Camping, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiking, Kentucky, National Forests, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, United States, Waterfalls

Springtime in Kentucky – Part 4: Yahoo Falls & Arch, Natural Arch, Cumberland Falls, and Pinnacle Knob Fire Tower

April 20, 2024 My final day in Kentucky! Since my flight home was not until 4:30pm, I woke before sunrise so I could cram in lots of exploring before driving several hours back to Lexington. Making the best of my last hours in Kentucky! I stopped to take a photo of the sign for some… Continue reading Springtime in Kentucky – Part 4: Yahoo Falls & Arch, Natural Arch, Cumberland Falls, and Pinnacle Knob Fire Tower

Camping, Hiking, Kentucky, Mammoth Cave National Park, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, United States

Springtime in Kentucky – Part 3: Mammoth Cave National Park & Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

April 19, 2024 A soggy spring morning greeted me after a night of pretty gentle rains. Aside from the loudest thunder clap I have EVER heard waking me up at 9:30pm, the severe storms held off. Happy I put my rain gear in my tent with me, I was slow to rise, and took my… Continue reading Springtime in Kentucky – Part 3: Mammoth Cave National Park & Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Camping, Hiking, Kentucky, Mammoth Cave National Park, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, United States

Springtime in Kentucky – Part 2: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site and Mammoth Cave National Park

April 18, 2024 Read part 1 here. Thick fog greeted me in the darkness of Lebanon, Kentucky, as I stirred from my hotel bed. Quite to start my adventures, I dressed and stuffed down a Hampton Inn waffle. I recently joined Postcrossing and drew an address in China and was hoping I could print it… Continue reading Springtime in Kentucky – Part 2: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site and Mammoth Cave National Park

Camp Nelson National Monument, Hiking, Kentucky, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, United States

Springtime in Kentucky – Part 1: Camp Nelson National Monument (and other fun things)

April 15-17, 2024 Another year of work travels has begun! A conference would be taking me to Lexington, Kentucky for a few days, and with my ever-obsessive travel researching, I realized five National Park Service units along with Kentucky's tallest waterfall were in easy reach of Lexington. Constructed travel request was approved, and rental car,… Continue reading Springtime in Kentucky – Part 1: Camp Nelson National Monument (and other fun things)