Nancy Daly Cincinnati Enquirer Published 1:33 p.m. UTC Jul 29, 2018 The body of Leslie "Les" Reynolds was found around sunup on Saturday, lying under rhododendron leaves in a secluded ravine, not far from where he disappeared Tuesday in Red River Gorge. The 29-year-old died in a place he loved. "He was very passionate about the gorge. It was his favorite place in the world to be, it felt like home to him. Les was a very spiritual soul and that was his emotional safe place," said cousin Misty Reynolds, of Covington. As the crow flies, the site was "not very far at all" from the Northern Kentucky outdoorsman's campsite in the eastern Kentucky natural recreation area, said John May, leader of Wolfe County Search and Rescue, In fact, searchers had come as close as 20 to 30 yards from where he was found. However, "It would have been easy to miss him," he told The Enquirer. Reynolds was last reported at a campsite on Tuesday near Menifee County's Indian … [Read more...] about NKY man, passionate about Red River Gorge, found dead in secluded ravine
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Kentucky’s 7 best parks and recreation areas that you have to explore
Zahria Rogers Courier Journal Published 7:13 p.m. UTC Jun 29, 2018 Kentucky is gorgeous. You should get out and explore it! Take a look at some of the best — and most popular — parks in Kentucky. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park This park in the southeastern part of the state is known as the "Niagara of the South" for its 125-foot waterfall that produces a "moonbow," or rainbow under a full moon. Guests can also kayak on the Cumberland River, hike the winding trails or rent a cabin. Location: 7351 Highway 90, Corbin, Kentucky 40701 Land Between the Lakes Located between the Kentucky and Barkley lakes, this western Kentucky recreation area contains 500 miles of trails and 170,000 acres of forests and open lands. Visitors can drive through a native grassland where elk and other wildlife frequently roam or visit the Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory. Location: 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, Kentucky … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s 7 best parks and recreation areas that you have to explore
Outdoor notes: April, May ripe for catching crappies; Volunteers needed for Missouri River cleanup
April and May are a good time for anyone looking for an outdoor activity to fish for crappies.“Crappies tend to move into shallow water near the shore in the spring, making them easily accessible to all anglers, whether they are in boats or on the bank,” said Daryl Bauer, fisheries outreach program manager for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.Bauer said crappies start moving on warm afternoons as they seek protected areas where the water may be warmer. Bays and coves protected from the wind are crappie habitat, especially with shallow-water cover such as wood, aquatic vegetation or rocks. As spring progresses, the crappies will stay shallow for their spawning activities. In many Nebraska waters, the same bays and coves that harbored crappies soon after the ice melts will continue to hold fish through the spawn period.“Crappies are not difficult to catch,” Bauer said. “Old-fashioned cane poles work just fine, and in some cases may be the best way to … [Read more...] about Outdoor notes: April, May ripe for catching crappies; Volunteers needed for Missouri River cleanup
Investigation: Cash-strapped state agency fears losing public access to leased land
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Investigation: Cash-strapped state agency fears losing public access to leased land Nearly 30,000 acres of publicly accessible land in Colorado could be lost in the next five years, a Coloradoan public records request found. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. Jacy Marmaduke, [email protected] Published 7:00 a.m. MT March 30, 2018 | Updated 1:00 p.m. MT April 3, 2018 CLOSE The fate of Lonetree Reservoir made news last year, but three more area leases could be vulnerable to loss of public access. Jacy Marmaduke CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN EMAIL MORE At $600 a year, the 500-acre reservoir was a steal. Colorado Parks and … [Read more...] about Investigation: Cash-strapped state agency fears losing public access to leased land
Red Rock State Park: Showing off what Sedona is famous for
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Red Rock State Park: Showing off what Sedona is famous for 5 miles of easy trails, leisurely walks along Oak Creek and ample opportunity to see wildlife await at Red Rock State Park. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. 1 Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Register your digital access. Red Rock State Park in Sedona The House of Apache Fires was built by Jack and Helen Frye. Construction of their new home began in 1947. Photo by Roger Naylor Red Rock State Park in Sedona The House of Apache Fires perches atop a bluff in the middle of Red Rock State Park. Photo by Roger Naylor … [Read more...] about Red Rock State Park: Showing off what Sedona is famous for