Tag Archives: Red River Gorge

What is the STA Challenge? – 2026

Posted on January 1, 2026 by sdbowling

A quick look at the history of the STA Hiker Challenge as we prepare to start a new hike in 2026. Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged adventure, backpacking, Big South Fork, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiking, nature, outdoors, Red River Gorge, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Steve Barbour, travel, Vern Orndorff | Leave a comment

What is the STA Challenge? – 2025

Posted on January 14, 2025 by sdbowling

A quick look at the history of the STA Hiker Challenge as we prepare to start a new hike in 2025. Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged adventure, Big South Fork, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiking, outdoors, Red River Gorge, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Steve Barbour, Vern Orndorff | 1 Comment

Nada Tunnel Opens

Posted on September 20, 2024 by sdbowling

For more than 113 years, the Nada Tunnel served as a gateway to the Red River Valley and the rich natural resources that lay beyond. Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents, Daniel Boone National Forest, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Industry, Railroad, Red River Gorge, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail, Timber, Tragedy | Tagged Dana Lumber Company, Nada, Nada Kentucky, Nada Tunnel, Narrow gage, Railroad, Red River, Red River Gorge | 1 Comment

A few images from Team Rugby’s third walk of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted on March 7, 2024 by sdbowling | Leave a comment

What To See on Hike Three- 2024

Posted on February 29, 2024 by sdbowling

A look at Hike Three of the Sheltowee Trace Association’s 2024 Challenge.

Four counties, 35 miles, and innumerable memories. Continue reading →

Posted in Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Hiking the Red River, Red River Gorge, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Bath County, Hiking, Indian Arch, Menifee County, Powell County, Red River Gorge, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Wolfe County | Leave a comment

What is the STA Challenge? – 2024

Posted on December 27, 2023 by sdbowling

A quick look at the history of the STA Hiker Challenge as we prepare to start a new hike in 2024. Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Big South Fork, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiking, Red River Gorge, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Steve Barbour, Vern Orndorff | Leave a comment

Images from STA Challenge Hike 10- 2023

Posted on October 6, 2023 by sdbowling

A few images from Team Heron’s hike through the Red River Gorge to the Red Barn as part of the 2023 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →