In Kentucky's Appalachian Mountains, this protected old-growth forest features towering ancient trees, sandstone overlooks, ...

Blooming wildflowers and fresh, lime green foliage feel like miracles after months of bare trees and frigid temperatures, so you can start planning your spring hikes in Kentucky. The first few weeks ...

Red River Gorge in Kentucky offers exceptional outdoor recreation, including hiking, climbing, and camping, within the ...

The Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. The Sheltowee Trace is a 269 mile trail that traverses the length of the ...

Whether you’re a beginner hiker or an experienced adventurer ready to trod offbeat paths, we’ve got you covered with these top hiking trails — all within day-tripping distance of Lexington. Between ...

Against the wishes of some local officials who are concerned about the spread of novel coronavirus in their counties, Gov. Andy Beshear has allowed hiking trails in some of Kentucky’s most popular ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The weather has been so nice recently it's hard not to think about getting outside. When a walk in the park just won’t cut it, going for a hike is a great way to explore the great ...

What's more rewarding after a hike than a breathtaking overlook? Luckily, Kentucky is rich in beautiful vistas. Robert Myers has spent the last 23 years hiking hundreds of miles of Kentucky State Park ...

Popular spots at Kentucky's Red River Gorge could start costing hikers and visitors a fee to access with a proposed plan from the U.S. Forest Service. According to the proposal, if passed, fees at 22 ...

The state announced this week that Liberty has joined the Kentucky Trail Town program to encourage outdoor recreation. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com The commonwealth announced Monday it ...

Temperatures in Greater Cincinnati will stay cool this week and the cicadas haven't emerged, which means it's a great time to get outside. Go take a hike. Great Parks of Hamilton County has more than ...