My main recommendation is that once you know you're headed to RRG, book your time here. The slots…read morewill fill up. There are 4 options. 1) You are on a boat tour. Good for mixed ages and abilities 2) You paddle a kayak with a headlamp on the helmet 3) same as above but with a lit up kayak 4) same as above but you are standing on a standing kayak. We took the kayak with no special effects, the lit ones were already reserved. My group had 7, and there were a few others on our tour. I think it was 11 plus the 2 guides. The tour took about an hour, there is no current so it is NOT strenuous at all. It was super cool to see the trout , some swam pretty close too. And they are huge! I loved this adventure. Top notch staff. Couple things to note. One of our party had bad anxiety and our guide tied her kayak to hers and stayed with her the whole time. The porta potty's have a hand washing station

Amazing! This activity has been on my radar for years and I…read morefinally had someone who wanted to go do it with me! It is pricey, but it is worth it! I only wish it lasted longer because I could have stayed down in the caves until my toes got so cold they snapped right off LOL. After arriving and parking, you walk to the trailer that houses the gift shop to check in. They may ask to weigh you to ensure safety in the kayaks. And for a small fee, they will hold and store valuables for you or you can rent a dry bag to take with you. After a safety spiel, you get your life jacket and helmet (both musts, don't argue) and lumber on in to the mouth of the cave. Even in summer it is nice and chilly and the water is cold. You can't wear shoes in the boats (clear bottom and lights need to be kept nice) so I would recommend bringing some socks to wear in the boat. You are likely to get a little damp, but not dripping wet (unless you fall in). Our guide was fun and energetic, but not over the top annoyingly so, and full of information, patience, and willingness to answer questions. You see some really cool and fun things, and it was an exceptionally fun time! I would one million percent do it again, in a heartbeat! Highly recommend giving them some of your time and money.

I've taken the sky lift several times, including a few round trips. Sometime we have done a way…read moreone trip after hiking up to the natural bridge, we ride the sky lift down. It is a slow and relaxing ride, allow plenty of time to observe the scenery and listen to the various birds. The employees are extremely friendly and helpful. Today they briefly stopped the lift several time to assist disabled visitors on to the lift seats. The gift shop is very nice as well, with some unique items and very nice sweatshirts. The price is very reasonable, only $17 for around trip ticket.

Pricy, but enjoyable. I had never done the SkyLift before,…read moreand we had already done a physical activity on our way to the Gorge area but I still wanted to take my friend to see Natural Bridge because she had never been. So we decided to pay the roundtrip price to experience the pretty views without completely killing ourselves along the way. It looks and feels a little old, but it doesn't feel unsafe. Just remember to slather on the sunscreen, it is entirely unshaded and it takes a bit to get to the top and back! The ticket process is also...literal old school tickets that you gotta hold on to and not lose so...have a responsible party hold on to that if you are going up and back! Personally, I have done it now and don't need to do it again. I would prefer to do the hike. But for folks with different levels of energy or ability, older or very young buddies with them, this is a great option to get to enjoy the beautiful views from the top.

After learning our favorite campsite had closed, we found this spot and hoped for the best. Tent…read morecamped on a primitive site next to the river which was great for the price. Not overly crowded and plenty of space for privacy. Camp host was very friendly and made sure to check on us each evening. Easy to come and go without getting harassed which is what we look for in a campsite. Would definitely camp here again.

The experience was absolutely terrible. There were 4 of us and one kayak had a hole in it We…read morewerent able to finish the trip. The kayak had to be drained of water every 15 minutes. The customer service was terrible when we got back and explained what was wrong. The lady we spoke to said we didnt care if we were not happy. They have 3 people outside. No one inspected the kayaks even though they stated they know they have holes in them. They didnt adjust the paddles and show you how to adjust the seats. I would not recommend it. Poorest kayak trip we have ever been on.

Ok, we ended up nearby in our RV with an extra day or so as we wait for hurricane Ian to leave SC…read moreso we can drive home. We wanted something interesting to do and we have never driven off road, so Hollerwood Park was our choice. We rented a Polaris RZR and spent 4 hours on some incredible trails. They have anything from easy to outright insane. We stayed on the easy green trails. The four hours is not nearly enough time to cover just the easy trails and if you are adventurous there are even more advanced trails waiting for you. The Polaris was in excellent shape, almost new. It was a pleasure to drive. The suspension on the machine made the rough trails smooth. There was some mud, so keep that in mind as you pick your clothes. Dress like you are going on a hike. It was a total blast. The experience was totally worth it!

Hollerwood is an epic park and if you have never been you are missing out. They have everything…read morefrom easy to extreme. The park itself is easily located and pulling rv's in and out is easy. The trails are all well marked and most hard lines have bypasses that we found. This is a gem of a park located near some great restaurants for food and drinks. If you are out near this park I highly recommend it. We did it last year with the Great American Crawl and had a blast. If you wanna check out a great video of the park check out RockstarGarage YouTube channel they did a video on it

Our experience with KRAG has been great. Matt was our climbing guide on two separate trips and he…read moredid a great job of finding routes for our family. We range from very beginner (me) to an experienced competitive team climber (my kid) to in between (the others), so that wasn't an easy task. But he was encouraging yet challenged us all. It was a great experience. We recommend powering past the last generation website to make your reservation and climb with KRAG.

Climbing with KRAG was THE highlight of our visit to Kentucky. I would go with them again in a…read moreheartbeat. Their guides are super professional - in knowledge, safety best practices and skill. And they are a ton of fun and really enjoy sharing their passion for climbing and the Red River Gorge. Whether you are an experienced climber or a complete beginner, or are climbing on your own or with your family/friends/party, I highly recommend climbing with KRAG. My brother and I climbed with Brian (one of the co-owners) and had a blast. We didn't have all our gear but KRAG provides everything you'll need for free (shoes, harness, helmet, etc). It rained so much the day we arrived and I was worried we wouldn't be able to climb. But Brian is so knowledgable and knew where all the best spots were that stayed dry. We got to climb so many classic routes, learned new techniques, and had so much fun. Also, one thing to not overlook is KRAG's emphasis on safety. Brian and his team have loads of experience and every certification out there, and it clearly shows. It gets even better. After a day of climbing, we were so hungry and headed back to the Skybridge Station. Turns out, you can enjoy from their amazing selection of local craft beers on tap! To add, they even serve the best hot dogs and quesadillas in town (and some of the best I've ever eaten)! The guys at KRAG are awesome and are the reason our trip to Kentucky and the red river was epic. I can't wait to go again!

I had the best rock climbing experience ever. I've been a very regular boulderer for the past few…read moreyears with a little bit of outdoor experience. Brian, the owner and our guide, took my brother and me out for 2 days. We had a ton of fun, learned a lot (I now feel comfortable climbing outside myself), and drank some beers at the station after. So easy to set up and very flexible: can't recommend enough. I would absolutely use this guide again and probably will!

I've been here several times now, and it has been the same amazing experience every time. The…read moreguides know all the routes and can offer suggestions at every place on the rock. The guides are also extremely experienced in the general area of climbing, and you feel nothing but safe when climbing. Definitely a great place to climb.

There's a $10 fee to park in the parking lot but worth it for climbers! There are very clean…read morebathrooms, lots climbing opportunities, and they have 8 stick clips available for borrow (free and honor system of returning). We climbed here for two days and will be going back. There are routes for every skill level. Climbing routes are well maintained and well marked.

10/10 would recommend hiking on these trails. Well kept area! We didn't see any trash on the…read moretrails. They were very well maintained trails. Our Airbnb host Paul recommended Muir Valley. We are not climbers but there were a ton of climbing walls that looked fun! Trails are well marked. We were super impressed and loved hiking here. Several waterfalls along the way as well. There is a "hidden" hemlock that you have to climb rebar to see. It's a little hidden but not terribly hard to find and worth the short climb!

If you are looking for somewhere with all the bells and whistles, this is not it. However, if you…read moreare looking for a room to relax in while you explore a gorgeous park, this is your best bet. We stayed here one night. The accommodations were very simple, but also very peaceful, and dinner at the lodge was delicious. Breakfast didn't have a lot of options, but we were going hiking anyway and didn't need a big meal. The property is dated, and the refrigerator didn't get very cold, but overall we were happy and would stay here again.

In the land of arches, Natural Bridge brings the bridge to you with a Sky Lift that climbs straight…read moreup the rock wall to drop you feet from the star feature. There are a few loop trails above for different views, above, below, ridge side, and even up close and personal with the fat man's squeeze down from the top. On Saturdays, a farmers market may be at the base offering local fares like breads, baked goods, honey, or even alpaca fur! The lakeside trail offers a suspension bridge, and on Saturday evenings there could be square dancing at Hoedown Island! Adjacent to the Red River Gorge, you can stay or dine at the Hemlock Lodge with a view of the pool and river below.