Thursday, October 16, 2008
Biologist To Lead Hike In Letcher County.
Hike to Bad Branch Falls and a preserve overlook known as "High Rock" at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, for a spectacular view of the Cumberland Plateau during fall leaf color. Ellis Laudermilk, invertebrate biologist for the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission, will lead the 7.5-mile round-trip hike at Bad Branch State Nature Preserve in Letcher County.
This hike is strenuous and should only be attempted by people accustomed to rugged hiking. Long pants are recommended and sturdy hiking boots are essential. The hike is estimated to last all day and participants are advised to bring a backpack with lunch and plenty of water. The group will meet in the Bad Branch parking area and leave promptly at 9 a.m.
For reservations and directions to Bad Branch SNP, contact Ellis Laudermilk at ellis.laudermilk@ky.gov or call 502-573-2886, ext. 113, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. This hike is limited to 20 people and is provided at no cost.
Information about the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission and its mission to protect Kentucky’s natural heritage can be obtained by mail (KSNPC, 801 Schenkel Lane, Frankfort, Ky. 40601-1403), telephone (502-573-2886 or toll free 877-214-6173) or the World Wide Web at (www.naturepreserves.ky.gov).
This hike is strenuous and should only be attempted by people accustomed to rugged hiking. Long pants are recommended and sturdy hiking boots are essential. The hike is estimated to last all day and participants are advised to bring a backpack with lunch and plenty of water. The group will meet in the Bad Branch parking area and leave promptly at 9 a.m.
For reservations and directions to Bad Branch SNP, contact Ellis Laudermilk at ellis.laudermilk@ky.gov or call 502-573-2886, ext. 113, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. This hike is limited to 20 people and is provided at no cost.
Information about the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission and its mission to protect Kentucky’s natural heritage can be obtained by mail (KSNPC, 801 Schenkel Lane, Frankfort, Ky. 40601-1403), telephone (502-573-2886 or toll free 877-214-6173) or the World Wide Web at (www.naturepreserves.ky.gov).
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 2:40 PM 
