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Ballard Bottoms is a land area at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers in western Kentucky, and if you’re looking for solitude, you’ll find it in the wildlife management area.
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Mammoth Cave National Park is best known for its extensive cave system, but that’s not all the park has to offer. The Green River runs directly through the park, affording visitors canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and camping opportunities galore.
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Paddling the Palisades is a dream and considered the quintessential blueway for paddlers and adventurers of all skill levels.
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Gliding silently down the water, the only sounds heard are ripples over rocks, the chirps of birds, and if lucky, the screech of an eagle. Fun and adventure await on northern Kentucky’s Banklick Creek.
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Paddling at Laurel River Lake will provide days of exploration within the natural beauty of Daniel Boone’s Forest.
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One of the venues for the popular roving Paddle Fest events, Paintsville Lake is ideal for paddlers of all levels who want to explore Kentucky waterways.
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Simply put, paddling at Grayson Lake State Park is phenomenal. Flatwater cruisers will enjoy the peaceful, scenic, and spacious ambiance.
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Part of the Cumberland Ranger District within the larger Daniel Boone National forest, this 8,000-plus acre lake is a scenic spot for an easy paddle.
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Paddle down this beautiful waterway for an amazing afternoon of fun, sun, flora and fauna.
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A tributary of the larger Ohio River, the Licking River stretches on for 303 miles in total, most of which is navigable.
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With towering sandstone bluffs rising out of crystal-clear water, and old-growth hardwood forests shading secluded coves, Laurel River Lake is a paddler’s dream.
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With everything from calm streams to full-on class V rapids, Kentucky is a paddler’s paradise.
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