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Horseback Riding at Cumberland Falls

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Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is the perfect destination to introduce the family to the thrill of horseback riding. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park offers guided trail rides that are easy enough for the first timer and still adventurous for the more experienced. Riders, age 6 and up will enjoy a 45-minute ride through an eastern Kentucky forest, beautiful in any season. The stables open weekends in May and are daily after Memorial Weekend until Labor Day. Also open on weekends during September and October. Operating hours are 10 am to 6 pm. Contact Cumberland Falls State Resort Park for current prices.          http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/cf/

Bill's Riding Stables

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Also in the  mountains surrounding Cumberland Falls, Bill's Riding Stables offers rides year round, though rides November to March require reservations.  From March through October, Bill's Riding Stables is open 7 days a week, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Contact Bill's Riding Stables for current prices.      606.528.2066


Refuge Ridge Environmental Learning Center and Sanctuary

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http://www.refugeridge.org/

“BREAKING THROUGH APATHY USING EDUCATION AND NATURE”

Refuge Ridge Inc. is a  501©(3) non-profit orga­ni­za­tion formed in the year 2000 through the efforts of teach­ers, stu­dents and par­ents look­ing for a vehi­cle to help chil­dren over­come chal­lenges inher­ent when liv­ing in poverty. These challenges include involve­ment in the juve­nile jus­tice sys­tem, aca­d­e­mic chal­lenges, lack of recre­ational activ­i­ties and tru­ancy issues due to large blocks of time with­out adult supervision.

Over 43 ani­mals (includ­ing 16 wolf dogs) have found a per­ma­nent refuge at the Ridge.  Resources such as Ani­mal Assisted Ther­apy and Clicker Train­ing have been brought in to assist in strength­en­ing the human/animal bond and facilitate heal­ing for chil­dren who have expe­ri­enced vio­lence and loss. Other “angels” are mak­ing it pos­si­ble for chil­dren to attend with­out charge and are help­ing to build the habi­tat for Gray­lynn, Canada, Moose and Cocheeta which will be directly vis­i­ble from the center.

For more information, visit the Refuge Ridge website or see the article, "Dispelling the Image of the Big, Bad Wolfe" - Times Tribune, October 15, 2012)


Waterfalls

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Cumberland Falls, the 'Niagara of the South' boasts one of only two naturally occurring moon bows in the world, making this destination Whitley's most visited wonder and the site of countless memorable experiences.

parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/cf/


Hiking Adventures

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Hike the trails at Cumberland Falls.  Visit Eagle Falls or Dogslaughter Falls.



Wildlife

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Bird watching, hunting, and fishing opportunities abound.  Come enjoy the sights and sounds of nature!


Shooting Ranges

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To prepare for a season of safe hunting, or to line up the sights of your rifle, head for one of the four shooting ranges on the Daniel Boone National Forest. All ranges are open year round. For information about shooting ranges, click here to visit the USDA Forest Service Web Site.

The Whitman Branch shooting range is located a short distance from the Laurel River Lake Recreation Area.


Scenic Views

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View nature at its finest!


      Red Bud Trails 

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Spring is synonymous with the blooming of the red buds, dogwoods, and the gobble of the wild turkey!


Cumberland Museum

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The museum boasts a wide variety of collections including mounted animals in the Henkelmann Life Science Collection, Abe Lincoln memorabilia, Carl Williams Cross Museum, animated Christmas Dolls and American Indian artifacts.  Located at the Cumberland Inn, Williamsburg, Kentucky.



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