Showing posts with label mountains. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mountains. Show all posts

Friday, February 3, 2017

Elk View Overlook

Elk View Overlook
Breathitt County

The driveway from the main road to the overlook

Much of the view from the overlook is of reclaimed land that was strip mined by Breathitt County coal miners.

From the parking lot, visitors can access the overlook.

Informational signs along the path of the overlook explain the history and mission of Elk View.

Breathtaking Views







Elk have been reintroduced to the area, but deer and wild horses are also abundant here.

Numerous wild horses were near the overlook when I visited.









Sunset from Elk View Overlook

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Mountains Burning

Pine Mountain State Park, Bell County
November 11, 2016, 
Pine Mountain State Park, Bell County

Highway 25E, Barbourville, Knox County

Highway 25E, Barbourville, Knox County

Pine Mountain State Park, Bell County

Pine Mountain State Park, Bell County

Pineville, Bell County




Friday, August 19, 2016

An August Afternoon in Menifee County

Menifee County

Chicory beside Main Street in Frenchburg

Old barn beside Route 1274 (Old Beaver Road)



Cornwell Christian Full Gospel Church

Route 1274 (Old Beaver Road)

Remains of an old iron furnace beside Route 1274 (Old Beaver Road)

Part of Daniel Boone Forest is in Menifee County.

Cave Run Lake

Marathon Station on Route 1274 (Old Beaver Road)

Murder Branch--site of last major Indian raid in Kentucky

Route 1274 (Old Beaver Road)

Christian Barn, Highway 460

Tobacco beside Highway 460

Monday, August 4, 2014

Miguel's Pizza and Rock Climbing Shop

Miguel's Pizza and Rock Climbing Shop, Slade, Powell County

Miguel's is celebrating it's 30th anniversary this year!

Located in the middle of the Red River Gorge area, Miguel's is popular not only for it's good food but
also for it's t-shirts and rock climbing gear.



Kentucky's own Ale-8 seems to be the most popular beverage here.

Outside the restaurant/shop are picnic tables where people can eat as well as information about rock climbing
in the area.  Behind Miguel's climbers can rent camping space.

Many Kentuckians visit Miguel's and the gorge. . .

. . .and so do people from all over the country.

* See Miguel's menu and more photos here.

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