for beginner and intermediate boaters of all ages and abilities. abilities. and ages all of boaters intermediate and beginner for Elkhorn.” Elkhorn.”
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tubes and before that, railroad railroad that, before and tubes
whitewater in the United States. States. United the in whitewater
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through some of the best Class IV—V rated rated IV—V Class best the of some through
Rafters and kayakers navigate the gorge paddling paddling gorge the navigate kayakers and Rafters
a bite after the day’s river trip. trip. river day’s the after bite a
Elkhorn City, City, Elkhorn and place to catch catch to place and pull great a Fork cascades into into cascades Fork out
After cutting a 1600 foot gorge through the mountains, the Russell Russell the mountains, the through gorge foot 1600 a cutting After
estimated to be as old as 250 million years. years. million 250 as old as be to estimated
For whitewater information, contact www.russellfork.info. www.russellfork.info. contact information, whitewater For
Russell Fork River Fork Russell carved the largest canyon east of the Mississippi, Mississippi, the of east canyon largest the carved e old cedar chest down the road.” road.” the down chest cedar old
after it was over we found Mother’s Mother’s found we over was it after Whitewater Boating Boating Whitewater
hikers access to this natural beauty. beauty. natural this to access hikers
“ e flood took the house in ’63, but but ’63, in house the took flood “ e then took the train back home.” home.” back train the took then watch.” watch.”
from West Virgina to Elkhorn City. Riverside trails allow allow trails Riverside City. Elkhorn to Virgina West from enjoyed the local saloons, and and saloons, local the enjoyed if she’s able, my wife comes to to comes wife my able, she’s if
way downriver to Ashland, Ashland, to downriver way Loggers and kayakers have charted the river on its way way its on river the charted have kayakers and Loggers down at the Waterfront Park and, and, Park Waterfront the at down
“Every evening I feed the ducks ducks the feed I evening “Every “ e loggers rode the logs all the the all logs the rode loggers “ e
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Smallmouth Bass I ever saw over over saw ever I Bass Smallmouth
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wearing swimming trunks!” swimming wearing
finished, because we weren’t weren’t we because finished,
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stay in the water until they they until water the in stay
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said, ‘Sink or swim.’ at’s how how at’s swim.’ or ‘Sink said, came down to baptize, we had to to had we baptize, to down came
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ADVENTURE
where nature meets culture where nature
e marvelous view to e Towers Hiking through Jefferson National Camping and backpacking in lush Pine Feeding ducks in the Waterfront
from e Breaks. Forest. Mountain–a back to nature Park. experience.
The Grand Canyon of the South Adventure in Nature Fishing, rock climbing and mountain biking for the outdoor Elkhorn City is the jumping off point for some of the most • Jefferson National Forest enthusiast. scenic wilderness in the United States, surrounded by moutains, rivers, forests and meadows. • Potter Flats
• Breaks Interstate Park Travel Route 80, Patty Loveless Highway east from Elkhorn City to 4600-acre Breaks Interstate Park and find miles of • Russell Fork River hiking and horseback trails. Park amenities make it fun &
easy for wildlife watching, fishing, camping and other • Trailhead of the
outdoor activities. Campers can enjoy the Park’s comfortable Pine Mountain Trail lodging and convenient RV hook-ups. • Ratliff Hole Elkhorn Adventure for All Levels Adventure Variety
Imagine a bountiful river where you can fish in pristine
• Whitewater boating City wilderness or in the middle of the town in well-stocked Russell Fork River. Regional birds and plants, such as the • Kayaking, rafting & canoing WEST
OHIO native rhododendron bushes, provide a peaceful distraction VIRGINIA on long walks. Avid hunters will find an abundance of wild • Trout fishing KENTUCKY turkey in the region. • Rock climbing
VIRGINIA For the more adventuresome, hiking, mountain biking or • Horseback riding horseback riding through the historic Potter’s Flats meadow offers views of archaeological ruins from early pioneer homes. • Hiking e history of Potter Flats is a source of colorful stories • Hunting about moonshine, stills and revenue agents. For more information: TENNESSEE • Long distance biking Elkhorn City Hall e area surrounding Elkhorn City is a backpacking paradise. • Mountain biking P.O. Box 681 Elkhorn City e Jefferson National Forest extends from Elkhorn City to Raven Rock at Pound Gap. A new trailhead for the • Swimming Elkhorn City KY 41522 Gateway to Pine Mountain Trail establishes Elkhorn City as a starting point 606 754 5080 The Breaks for the 210 mile trail to Cumberland Gap National Historic • Camping www.elkhorncity.org Park in Tennessee.
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