Links To Other Related Sites
Kentucky
Big South Fork
National Parks Service-Big South Fork Home Page. Information on trails, camping, events and activities in the Big South Fork.
Park Maps- Nice pdf maps
Breaks Interstate Park
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Kentucky State Parks: Breaks Interstate Park - States website with general info on State parks
Breaks Interstate Park - Offical website with general info on Breaks Interste Park
Cumberland Gap
National Parks Service - Information on trails, camping, events and activities in Cumberland Gap National Historic Park
Ridger Trail - Personnel site that gives good description of Ridge Trail.
Outandback.org - Personnel site day-by- day description of Ridge Trail.
Land Between the Lakes
LBL.org - LBL Official website
Kentucky Lake - LBL, trail, map and general info
Explore Kentucky Lake - Kentucky Lake trail and activities info.
Pine Mountain Trail Conference- Group dedicated to developing the Pine Mountain Trail
Mammoth Cave
Mammoth Cave National Park-National Parks Service Home page for Mammoth Cave.
Red River Gorge
Red River Gorge Geological Area - All about the Red River Gorge.
USDA Forest Service - Official Site of the Daniel Boone National Forest.
Natural Bridge State Park - Kentucky Parks official Natural Bridge site.
The Red River Gorge - Pictures and maps from the Gorge.
Kentucky Wilderness.Com - Upcoming events, forums and information about the Gorge area.
Red River Gorge Online - More than enough info. about Red River Gorge.
Red River Gorge Trail Crew - Individual volunteers that get together once each month to add value to the Red River Gorge.
The Red River Saga - Information and links and photos of the Red River Gorge. Nice map section to.
rrgtoday - Covers news of the gorge and has information reguarding safety and regulations.
FlyingFishman - Lot's of nice photos and some trail description.
Sheltowee Trace
Sheltoweetrace.com - Great place to gather map info for the Sheltowee Trace.
USDA Forest Serice - Official Site of the Daniel Boone National Forest.
KYWilderness.com - Additonal information on Cumberland Falls area.
GORP - Full trail description.
Accommodations
Tecumseh Resort at the Park- Located at Natural Bridge State Park, the resort has Tree House rental, rooms, Kids Kabin w/indoor basketball court, Chalets, A-frames, Log Homes.(606) 663-0283
Tennessee
Big South Fork
National Parks Service-Big South Fork Home Page. Information on trails, camping, events and activities in the Big South Fork.
Tennessee State Parks- Maps and general information for Tennessee State Parks.
Tennessee Hiking- Hiking in the South Cumberland area.
Big South Fork National Recreation Area - Area description and recreation opportunities, from GORP.
Blue Ridge Country- More Big South info
Knoxville-TN- Knoxville, TN website
Savage Gulf
South Cumberland State Park- Information about the South Cumberland area including Savage Gulf, Grundy Forest, Hawkins Cove, Carter State Nat'l Area, Sewanee Bridge,Foster Falls and Grundy Lake
Tennessee Valley Trails-More information on Savage Gulf. tdahm@montesano.com
Chattanooga Hiking Club News- Commentary on Savage Gulf. Some good pictures, but more annoying music!
Map of Area - Map of Savage Gulf Natural Area.
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Fall Creek Falls
Fall Creek Falls State Park- Offical State Park website for Fall Creek Falls. Everything you need to know.
Friends of Fall Creek Falls - Friends of Fall Creek Falls is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to preserving the natural and cultural riches of Fall Creek Falls State Park.
Illinois
Garden of the Gods
Southern Illinois TV.com - Features Garden of The Gods and other scenic attractions in southern Illinois in a half hour video.
Garden of the Gods Country - Info on Garden of the Gods, Saline Creek Pioneer Village and Museum , the Stone Face, and the Shawnee National Forest.
Shawneeforest.com - Unoffical website for Shawnee National Forest
Indiana
Charlestown State Park
Indiana Outfitters.com- A resource for Charlestown State Park.
Indiana Department of Natural Resources-More information on Charlestown State Park.
Localhikes.com-Trail reviews for Trail 1, 2 and 3.
Hemlock Cliffs
Indiana Outfitters.com- A resource for areas in the Hoosier National Forest, including Charles C. Deam Wilderness, Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest and Hemlock Cliffs.
Hoosier Hikers Council- The Hoosier Hikers Council was organized in 1994 out of a recognized need by Hoosier hikers and backpackers to "do something" about deteriorating hiking trail conditions in Indiana.
Hoosier National Forest - General Forest information including; recreation, maps, wildlife and geology.
Hoosier National Forest
Indiana Outfitters.com- A resource for areas in the Hoosier National Forest, including Charles C. Deam Wilderness, Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest and Hemlock Cliffs.
Hoosier National Forest - General Forest information including; recreation, maps, wildlife and geology.
Harrison-Crawford
Crawford County Tourism Office-Information on Harrison-Crawford and Obannon/Wyandotte Woods area.
An Online Guide to Hoosier Natural Areas-a guide to activities and natural areas in Indiana.
Indiana Department of Natural Resources-More information on Harrison-Crawford Obannon/Wyandotte Complex.
Indiana State Parks & Reservoirs-A list of park and reservoir links by region or alphabetical order.
Indian-Celina Lakes Reacreation Area
Louisville Area Hiking-Trail information for Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
Indiana Department of Resources-Information about the Knobstone Trail. The Knobstone Trial is Indiana's longest footpath-a 58-mile backcountry hiking trail passing through Clark State Forest, Elk Creek Public Fishing Area, and Jackson-Washington State Forest.
Hoosier National Forest-Forestry Service Trail information for Hoosier National Forest.
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Other Interesting Sites
Polar Bear Campers- Group of guys who like to camp in the winter.
Hike in the Smokys.com - Detailed information on Smoky Mountains National Park trails; includes trail descriptions, key features, pictures, video, maps, elevation profiles, hiking news and more.
National Park Camping Registration - An easy and convenient way to make reservations for National Parks or Recreational Areas.
Canoeing in Kentucky- Did you know Kentucky has more miles of running water than any state except Alaska.
Cave Country Canoes- Canoe tours of the Blue River out of Millcreek Indiana.
Twin Swamps Nature Preserve - This Web site was created to help you identify the many wildflowers that grow at Twin Swamps Nature Preserve, which is in the southwest tip of Indiana, where the Wabash River flows into the Ohio.
Jefferson County Memoral Forest - Located in Louisville, KY the forest is 5500 acres with Hiking and Camping in select areas.
Indianapolis Hiking Club - The Indianapolis Hiking Club was formed on January 23, 1957 by a group Hoosiers who liked to hike and work on conservation projects.
Kingdom Come Scenic Parkway - A well designed web site covering the Pine Mountain and Black Mountain areas. Great maps.
Kentucky Trails Association - Providing opportunities for others to enjoy the natural beauty of our state, through hiking and to promote a state wide system of hiking trails.
Backpackingfun.com- International Backpacking Association, graphic heavy. Takes long time to load, but has some nice media.
n2backpacking.com - an outdoor adventure website designed for the adventure hiker and backpacker.
n2trailhiking.com - personal collection of photos, trail tales, trip reports, trail maps, trip
summaries, and much more..
National Parks Worldwide - Interesting list of National parks and protected areas around the world.
Southeastern Outdoors - Contains regional backpacking and camping info.
Thebackpacker.com - Giant database of trails and related info.
Topozone.com -Awesome site for topographical maps from all over the U.S.
Hiking and Backpacking.com - browse hiking clubs, find a promising trail to try someday, or look for a bargain on that special gear item you need.
National Park Service - Park Net Home page.
Pickatrail - Information on Backpacking Europe, interactive trial maps and GPS waypoints.
Yahoo Trails - Yahoo's Trail directory.
Retail
Big Country Trading Post - A link directory of trails from around the country. They have some neat things for sale to.
Campersbackpack.com - discount prices for camping equipment.
Outdoor Outlet- You can find some good deals here.
Plake Outdoors - Discount camping and hiking store.
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