Kentucky Appalachians | Kentucky Tourism - State of Kentucky
WEBDiscover a region where inspiring natural beauty, varied outdoor recreation, rich country music heritage and fascinating folk culture beckons visitors to leave the hustle and bustle behind. In Eastern Kentucky, the state’s famed bluegrass gently folds into the ruggedly scenic Appalachian Mountains.
Kentucky Appalachians Trail Towns | Kentucky Tourism - State of ...
WEBKentucky Appalachians Trail Towns. Thousands of miles of trails and waterways criss-cross Kentucky, offering endless opportunities for long-distance adventures and day trips alike.
Visit the Appalachian Triangle of Kentucky - Wander Yonder
WEBDiscover the enchanting Appalachian Triangle nestled in Southeastern Kentucky, offering vast wildlands, charming towns, and Southern hospitality. Our immersive website provides curated itineraries, insider tips, and local guides to help you explore this region's unparalleled beauty and untamed spirit of adventure.
Appalachian Mountains - Wikipedia
WEBThe Appalachian Mountains are a barrier to east–west travel, as they form a series of alternating ridgelines and valleys oriented in opposition to most highways and railroads running east–west. This barrier was extremely important in shaping the expansion of the United States in the colonial era. [10]
Things to Do in Appalachian KY - Blaze Your Own Trail | ATKY
WEBDiscover the enchanting Appalachian Triangle nestled in Southeastern Kentucky, offering vast wildlands, charming towns, and Southern hospitality. Our immersive website provides curated itineraries, insider tips, and local guides to help you explore this region's unparalleled beauty and untamed spirit of adventure.
Visit Eastern Kentucky
WEBVisit Eastern Kentucky, the site of the state’s ruggedly scenic, Appalachian Mountains. Discover a region whose unsurpassed natural beauty, varied outdoor recreation, friendly small towns and fascinating folk culture and heritage beckon the visitor to explore and experience it in a variety of ways. Travel scenic byways and enjoy gorgeous ...
Learn About the Appalachian Triangle of Kentucky | ATKY
WEBThe Appalachian Triangle of Kentucky was inspired by the almost transcendent draw locals experience when describing our region—a little pocket of the Appalachian Mountains in Southeastern Kentucky that more than makes up for its size in vast wildlands and breathtaking views.
Appalachian Mountains - Kentucky Tourism
WEBJul 25, 2023 · Pine Mountain State Resort Park, Breaks Interstate Park and Carter Caves State Resort Park are all perfect places to stay and play on a trip to the Kentucky Appalachian Mountains. Fish, boat, hike, take a scenic RV tour or follow some of the finest horse trails in Kentucky to lush forests and sweeping views.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBThe Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains.
Capturing Appalachia’s “Mountain People” - Smithsonian Magazine
WEBIn the mountains of eastern Kentucky, such “country wakes” could last for days, as mourners emerged from the coal mines or drove out from the factories. Sometimes so many people showed up, the...