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Special Places
It's not surprising that there are LOTS of incredible places to explore in the Southern Region. It's a huge area! With that, here are just a couple of suggestions for places to check out! This is just the beginning of your adventures!
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Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area
Both a popular day-use recreation area and an important archaeological site, Silver Glen Springs showcases the delicate balance between enjoying the outdoors and preserving precious resources.
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Red River Gorge Geological Area
Spectacular rock features, including sandstone arches and towering cliffs, are just part of the attraction of Red River Gorge Geological Area in Kentucky!
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Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail
The Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail is considered the "backbone" of the Daniel Boone National Forest's trail system.
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Land Between the Lakes: Nature Watch Areas
Woodlands Nature Watch Areas offer optimum opportunity to see native wildlife thrive at Land Between the Lakes.
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Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area
Visit twin waterfalls plunging more than 150 feet (tallest) on the paved trail from the visitor information center.
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Road 191 North & La Mina Recreational Area
The road and most of the recreation sites and trails were constructed during the 1940s by the Civil Conservation Corps. There are numerous trailheads, observation points, and historic sites along the Corridor.
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Ratliff Lake Recreation Area
Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area surrounds a picturesque lake that was once a log pond and a source of water for the Central Coal and Coke Company sawmill.
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Mountain Waters Scenic Byway
The Mountain Waters Scenic Byway is a 61.3-mile drive that winds through the Nantahala National Forest's two river gorges, hardwood forests and countryside.