Trail and Travel

Pour-over, French press, percolator, cowboy coffee and instant at camp, with water, grind and ratio basics and Leave No Trace cleanup.

Seven Kentucky fall foliage drives, from the Red River Gorge Scenic Byway and Nada Tunnel to Old Frankfort Pike and Land Between the Lakes.

Where Kentucky’s best waterfalls are, how to string them into a road trip, what each hike involves and which ones need rain.

Everything you need to start on the Sheltowee Trace: length, blazes, best sections, thru-hike planning, permits and camping rules.

Six easy Smokies hikes with NPS distances and trailheads, from a paved half-mile loop to a waterfall you can walk behind.

Layers, a printed parking tag, a real coffee setup and bear-smart habits. A practical checklist for a Gatlinburg cabin trip.

When the leaves turn, where to drive, what to walk and how to skip the October traffic in Gatlinburg and the Smokies.

How to see Kentucky’s Natural Bridge: the Original Trail, the sky lift, the best trails, the dog rule and where to stay.

How to camp in the Red River Gorge: Koomer Ridge, Natural Bridge campgrounds or backcountry with a pass, plus the distance, bear and fire rules.

Mid to late October for color, April for wildflowers. Here is how every season at Red River Gorge really plays out, with permits and road closures.

What to pack for the Red River Gorge: water, shoes, maps, layers and a headlamp, plus the pass, food storage and stove rules for camping.

The best Red River Gorge hikes for beginners, from Sky Bridge and Chimney Top Rock to Gray’s Arch, with distances, parking and safety tips.