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Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Kentucky

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

 

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Posted by on September 19, 2012 in Kentucky

 

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