

This Sheltowee Trace walk starts in a little-visited segment of the Daniel Boone National Forest. Alcorn Branch Falls - Arvel, Kentucky A Sheltowee Trace Original A privately owned house is situated next to the trail in front of the falls, so please be respectful. A mildly challenging rough and narrow trail leads from the field adjacent to the picnic shelter to one of the most spectaclar and seldom documented natural sites in all of Kentucky. A marvel of natural beauty, McCammon Branch Falls is located on McCammon Branch, just behind Gray Hawk Community Park. McCammon Branch Falls is perhaps one of Jackson County's best kept secrets. McCammon Branch Falls - Gray Hawk, Kentucky A Treasure in the Wilderness Family hikes and camping can become a magical adventure, creating memories and traditions that will last a lifetime.

The naturally beautiful surroundings offer a clean picnic area with a gorgeous view of the falls surrounded by a kaleidoscope array of colored rocks and trees. There are paths leading to the bottom of the falls where a good splash in the creek feels great on a hot day! The area has been developed for recreational use including about 5 miles of trails for hiking, photography, repelling and primitive camping.įlat Lick Falls is surrounded by lush greenery and rocky wooded forest. The falls can be viewed up close via the meandering paths along the cliff line including a paved path leading to a wheelchair accessible viewing platform. The creek flows into the Laurel Fork Creek. Treehouse Adventures in Brooksville, Kentucky is another destination that boasts treehouses and tree-climbing activities for all ages.Flat Lick Falls Scenic and Recreation Area is tucked into the hills of southern Jackson County and consists of recreational facilities, including primitive camping (check with us about RV camping), picnic shelter and restrooms, 86.09 acres of wooded land, cliffs and Flat Lick creek running through the middle of the property with a 28-foot water fall emptying into a large pool at the bottom of the falls.
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You'll find more treehouses when you travel to Red River Gorge located within the expansive Daniel Boone National Forest of east-central Kentucky. Red River Gorgeous offers several architecturally stunning treehouses plus a handful of yurts (round tent structures) stocked with queen-sized beds, full kitchens, and bathrooms for an unforgettable overnight stay. Rustic cabins (no bathroom) and Deluxe cabins (full shower and bathroom) are also available at Horse Cave KOA. You'll climb the stairs and nestle into a 20-foot-high, two-bedroom treehouse decked out with a full kitchen, full bath with a tub and shower and more. Inside you'll find one king-size bed, one set of twin bunks, bedding, a small fridge, microwave, coffee maker, electricity, and heat and air conditioning.įor a birdseye view, the campsite also offers a treehouse. Each wagon has its own private patio and fire pit. Top off your trip to Hart County with a one-of-a-kind experience when you sleep in a covered wagon at Conestoga Wagons at Horse Cave KOA. Safari, animal adventure vacations in Kentucky The region is home to approximately 200 Amish families who run businesses including greenhouses, bakeries, window and lawn furniture manufacturing and general merchandise stores. Hart County Tourism offers an online brochure that details the Amish businesses in the area. Once you make it off your river adventure, don't be surprised if you see a horse-drawn buggy slowly moving along one of the back roads in Hart County. Day or overnight tours can include camping, fishing, swimming, caving, and/or sightseeing. It also features river islands and sand bars to explore, blue holes to dip into for a refreshing break, and many freshwater springs.īig Buffalo Crossing Canoe & Kayak offers Green River trips that include five of the state’s largest springs, or travel by water into Mammoth Cave National Park. The Hart County Blueway on the Green features 42.5 miles of paddling adventure on the Green River, one of the world’s most biologically diverse rivers. Like the rest of the Bluegrass State, Hart County has some incredible water adventures suitable for a family excursion.
