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Kentucky Zipline Adventures Plan Canopy Tour In Lee/Wolfe County

FRANKFORT, Ky. - The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority has approved a loan to Red River Gorge Zipline LLC to construct a zipline canopy tour in Red River Gorge.

Red River Gorge Zipline is planning to offer six lines ranging from a few hundred to over 1,500 feet in length. Participants wear a harness that is attached to the zipline and travel at tree-line level. The authority last month approved a $250,000 loan for the new business, which plans to open in 2011 and operate eight months out of the year.

"The Zipline  in the Red River Gorge is just one more way for Kentuckians and tourists alike to appreciate the beauty of Kentucky," said Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear. "I am excited to see unique economic development opportunities arise through our commitment to adventure tourism and the new zipline is a prime example of the endless possibilities that can jumpstart our rural economies."

The Daniel Boone National Forest and Red River Gorge are the perfect setting for a world class zipline canopy tour, he said. This loan will allow us to create 15 to 18 job opportunities and help bring more visitors to Lee/Wolfe Counties. The help and support of the Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority and the entire tourism community has been amazing.

According to Elaine Wilson, executive director of Adventure Tourism with the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, ziplining "will be an exciting way for adventure enthusiasts to discover and rediscover the Gorge area while adding a new dimension of exploration into the natural beauty of Eastern Kentucky and the Daniel Boone National Forest."

The ziplines will be constructed by The Challenge Me Group LLC, a firm that has years of experience in this field. They have constructed and consulted on ziplines in many states and other countries. The installation will meet standards developed by national organizations to ensure the safety of the participants. This includes annual inspections, training for guides and using the proper safety equipment. Phone 606-668-6222.

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The Red River Gorge Geological Area consists of approximately 26,000 acres located within the Daniel Boone National Forest. There are scenic drives with overlooks, trails to hike, historic sites to see, picnic areas, and camping open all year. It offers many unique varieties of vegetation and natural rock formations. The Red River Gorge contains the most natural rock formations in one concentrated area east of the Rocky Mountains. The Red River Gorge is also a very popular place for rock climbers with many unique routes for the beginner to the most experienced climber are available.

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Natural Bridge State Resort Park is home to the great natural sandstone arch that stands like a sentinel over this mountain hideaway. Located in the midst of the Daniel Boone National Forest, near the Red River Gorge Geological Area, the arch spans 78 feet in length and 65 feet in height. Visitors will find this park a kaleidoscope of spectacular natural beauty with each passing season. Activities here include riding the skylift, hiking the trails, swimming, camping, picnicking, shopping at the many shops, and dancing at Hoedown Island.

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Open daily. Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM weather permitting. First week-end in April through the month of October. This is a 22-minute round trip ride up to the famous "Natural Bridge". Be sure and walk across and go down underneath through "Fat Man's Misery". Fee is charged.

$7.00 Adults, $5.00 Children, Under 3 Free. AAA and Seniors 10% Off. Open daily Hours: 11:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open Friday-Sunday, March till Memorial Day and Labor Day till end of October. Show times are at 1:00 P.M. (may have venom extractions at various times), 3:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. Snakes & reptiles from all over the world.

$.50 per person (except on special event days). Hours: 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Friday and Saturday nights (Saturday is the "BIG" night). Seasonal with weather. Concession stand nearby. Special event on Thanksgiving weekend.

At state park: $4.00 Adults, $3.00 Children. Open Memorial Day Weekend (Seasonal). Hours: 11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

$8.00 per 1/2 hour, $12.00 per hour. Hours: 11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

$2.00 per round. Hours: 10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

$.50 per person. Open daily. A screened-in pit full of rattlesnakes and copperheads. Located at Daniel Boone Trading Post.

Have a crumb to spare? These ducks are very friendly and very hungry. This creek runs through the campground and park.

Full of interesting items of yesteryear. Deli and groceries. Seasonal.

Located at "Golden Arrow".

Big kid size and little kid size go-cart and mini Nascar track.

Fast go-carts on slick track, wet n' wild bumper boats, spin n' bump bumper cars, indoor arcade. Submarine sandwiches. Seasonal. Contact 606-663-6020 or 606-663-5803 for more information.

About a 20 minute drive. Blue Grass music at it's best! Weekends. Call 606-663-4787 for show times.

Drive on in for some good ole fashion fun at the drive-in. Located in Stanton (Take Mountain Parkway to Stanton exit, turn right, go to 2nd light and turn right. Call 606-663-9988 for information. Seasonal.

About 20 minutes away in Clay City. Call 606-663-4000 for information.

About 20 minutes away in Clay City. Call 606-663-9479 for information.

Bass fishing. Trout stocked.

Trout stocked. Fun for the kids to play in. This creek runs through the campground and the state park.

Fishing licenses.

Rock climbers from all over the world hang out here. All natural home style pizza with tomatoes, pineapples, broccoli, pasta, artichokes, chicken, etc. Seasonal. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Phone 606-663-1975.

Located at the state park. Casual dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lunch stops at 4:00 P.M. and dinner starts at 5:00 P.M. Seating up until 8:30 P.M. Reservations not taken. Buffets on Saturdays and Sundays.

Closed on Wednesdays. Seasonal.

Located at the Chevron gas station.

Tire Repair. Firewood.

Here is the website for one of the local towns with lots of family fun things to do and see!

http://www.beattyville.org/

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