Explore Kentucky’s most enticing waterfalls, including the Niagara Falls of the South.
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There are few things more relaxing than a waterfall.
Some of the state’s falls are hidden away, reachable only byhiking trails.
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Theres something to see at these falls any time of year.
Spring and summer are good times to visit when temperatures warm and the landscape awakens.
Dont dismiss a visit during winter, when some of the waterfalls are frozen and snow-covered.
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Creation Falls
Campton
The famedRed River Gorgeis one of Kentuckys most spectacular adventure areas.
The fairly easy 1.5-mile hike makes Creation Fallsappealing for families.
(Bring bathing suits!)
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Around the corner, check out the Rock Bridge Arch that spans the creek.
Maybe its the lush foliage, surrounding caves, and woodland settingor perhaps its the accessibility.
A half-mile, walkable loop allows hikers of all skill levels to enjoy the view.
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Theres even a paved trail to an overlook that includes a wheelchair-accessible viewing platform.
The pool at the bottom of the falls is a good place to cool off.
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Cumberland Falls
Corbin
The Big One.
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The Niagara of the South.
It’s so faint that it’s also called a white rainbow.
Day or night, the thundering falls and surrounding scenery offer dramatic views.
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The waterfall is the largest in Pine Mountain State Resort Park.
In an area known for commanding views, Honeymoon Falls is a standout.
The 25-foot-tall waterfall is surrounded by densepockets of rhododendronand old-growth forest.
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No wonder boaters, houseboaters, swimmers, and paddlers seek it out for lazing blue-sky days away.
Thewaterfall splashesand slides down one step to the next, with its lush greenery and moss-shrouded boulders.
Yahoo Falls sits in the heart of theBig South Fork National River and Recreation Areanear Whitley City.
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It’s accessible by a scenic one-mile hike with some steep metal stairs.
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