Kayaking in Kentucky

Posted byChristi IfferganPosted inKentuckyTags:, , , ,

I had a great time yesterday kayaking in the Gorge Underground yesterday with my Amazon co-worker Lee. We were part of a small group on our one hour tour.

Lee in her kayak

It was a cool 52 degrees in the cave and we were outfitted in our jackets, life vests and helmets.

Mine entrance
One of the many rooms in the mine

Exiting the mine

It was very peaceful in the dark. We saw a few bats, petrified wood, and different stone formations. There were also lots of HUGE record setting rainbow trout in the mine. In several places water was dripping from the ceiling and the sound was so relaxing. The water was extremely calm so it was an easy kayak.

I would recommend this for anyone looking for adventure in the Red River Gorge area.

A few tips:

1. Use the bathroom before you go. They only have port-a-potties at the cave.

2. Wear waterproof pants. Everyone left with a souvenir—cold, damp bottoms.

3. Stop at Daniel Boone Coffee & Deli. We had coffee and crumbcake to fuel our kayak. The coffee was hot and robust. The crumbcake was moist with lots of crumb.

Daniel Boone Coffee & Deli https://www.danielboonecoffeeshop.com/

4. Have some pizza at the legendary Miguel’s Pizza.

Miguel’s Pizza This is a great story about Miguel’s https://www.foodandwine.com/news/miguels-eastern-kentucky-pizza-restaurant

Miguel’s sells whole pizzas or you can order by the slice.  There are over 50 toppings you can choose from to top your pizza.

Lee & I both had two slices. They were hot and fresh with a delicious crust. I had mine with pepperoni and banana peppers. There wasn’t a crumb left on our paper plates!

Published by Christi Iffergan

Hi! I am Christi, a full-time RV traveller since August 2021. I have always loved to travel, but COVID-19 put a stop to that. I was fast approaching 50, my condo was being placed up for sale and I was ready for a major change. Originally from a tiny town in rural Southwest Virginia, I am the mother to one son and a rescue Shih Tzu, Cappy. For the last 20 years, I worked in public library systems around the Charlotte & Myrtle Beach areas. I met some amazing people and made great friends along the way. Follow along on my adventures as I travel the US. I hope that our paths will cross one day!

8 thoughts on “Kayaking in Kentucky”

  1. Oh Kristi, that sounds like so much fun. We like to kayak and would love to do that!! Thanks for sharing. Looks like you have a lot of adventures ahead of you!

    MaryEllen

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  2. You are having quite the adventure! I wish I were there, too. I’d love to kayak in the mine and perhaps I’ll get the chance. I’m going to put it on my travel wish list. Continue to enjoy your new, exciting life. Pat McSweeney

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  3. It sounds like you already made new friends. So glad you are enjoying yourself,tasting the local ccuisine and seeing the sights

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