The Natural Bridge State Resort Park in Kentucky is approximately 2,300 acres. It is located in the midst of the Daniel Boone National Forest, near the Red River Gorge Geological Area. It is home to 34 amphibians, 54 mammals, 31 reptiles, 54 types of ferns, 146 tree or woody plant species, 115 spring wildflowers and 89 resident species of birds.There are also numerous hiking trails that criss cross the park, caves and unusual rock formations which are perfect for an outdoor adventure.
Natural Bridge State Park Resort, Hemlock Lodge
one of the hiking trails at Natural Bridge State Park, Kentucky
I am guessing this is a cave :)
catching some breath on the trail
hubby pondering at some rock formations
hubby, very good at acting :)
But the highlight of this park is the natural bridge arched by a natural process of weathering over millions of years. The Natural Bridge which is natural sandstone arch spans 78 ft or 24 meters and is 65 ft or 20 m high.
the Natural Bridge, Kentucky
the steps leading to the top of the natural bridge
hubby and I on top of the natural bridge
lookout point from the natural bridge
east view on top of the natural bridge
leaves starting to change color by September
sky lift at Natural Bridge Kentucky, but hubby and I chose to hike trails instead
Heaven is a step closer when you stand on top of a mountain. In our case, on top of the Natural Bridge, Kentucky, us together.
heaven is a step closer on top of the Natural Bridge, Kentucky with hubby
Traveler’s tip : Natural Bridge State Park Resort caters to your dining and shopping needs. Check below:
dining at Natural Bridge State Park Resort
souvenir center at Natural Bridge State Park, Kentucky
Sydney Fong
September 19, 2012 at 10:26 PM
the cave looks so mysterious, this will not appear in Singapore,But I really enjoy your tour,thanks for always bring us around !
vivallestervioly
September 20, 2012 at 5:11 AM
yey Ef is blogging na din! Cheers!! So happy for you.. and I love reading your posts.. keep them coming!! ;) Miss you Ef!
apple.e.e-s.
September 20, 2012 at 8:59 AM
i miss you too. i have been blogging since april 2011, a year and a half old na din ang site ko pero lately lang nauupdate. it started as a “secret diary” for my poems, last month nga lang din nalaman ni jon na may site ako.hehe. pero it has evolved into an archive of trips and kitchen nonsense :D
apple.e.e-s.
September 20, 2012 at 8:17 AM
thank you too sydney. we were suspecting that little cave shelters the bear around the area.
windhound
October 12, 2012 at 11:27 AM
I think you have a knack of making everything magical. Keep doing what you do, it’s great.
apple.e.e-s.
October 12, 2012 at 11:29 AM
thank you windhound. i appreciate you dropping by my page. thank you for the encouragement, you just made me smile :)
Mark Armstrong
October 27, 2012 at 12:22 PM
Lovely photos, and that natural bridge is an amazing sight. I think you were wise to hike up and see everything up close. It’s a very satisfying feeling to think you made it to the top on your own. : )
apple.e.e-s.
October 27, 2012 at 5:24 PM
it was a light hike but very rewarding. the colors of fall were my motivation to climb :D