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Daniel Boone
National Forest
1700 Bypass Road
Winchester, KY 40391
Phone: 859-745-3100
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Limits of Acceptable Change: Links
Areas that have gone through the LAC Process:
Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness, Lolo National Forest
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
Wilderness
Wilderness.net is an Internet-based tool connecting the natural resource workforce, scientists, educators, and the public to their wilderness heritage through ready access to wilderness information. Use their Public Law Library and search for Clifty Wilderness, which contains the Kentucky Wilderness Act of 1985
Rivers
Contains information about the Wild and Scenic Rivers Systems, including the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. It lists these rivers by state and has information about the Red River.
National Natural Landmarks Program
The National Natural Landmarks Program recognizes and encourages the conservation of outstanding examples of our country's natural history. This program identifies and recognizes the best examples of biological and geological features in both public and private ownership.
Contains a Guide by State map, with a link to sites in Kentucky, including the Red River Gorge.
National Scenic Byways
The National Scenic Byways Program is a grass-roots collaborative effort established to help recognize, preserve and enhance selected roads throughout the United States. It is a part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration
Browse by state and learn about designated highways in Kentucky, including the Red River Gorge Scenic Byway.
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. The Gorge was listed on September 12, 2003
Red River Gorge Trail Crew
The Red River Gorge Trail Crew is composed of individual volunteers that get together once each month to add value to the Red River Gorge in Kentucky.
Leave No Trace
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. Information about general Leave No Trace Principals and also specific tips for rock climbing.
Author: Tim Eling
Last Updated:
May 24, 2007
