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Eastern Kentucky is poised for an ecotourism boom but a new resort sparks debate
A proposed project on the edge of the protected Red River Gorge highlights community tensions and possible solutions.
On the eastern lip of Daniel Boone National Forest, the federally protected Red River Gorge Geological Area attracts tourists eager to kayak, hike, climb, and experience the region’s unique ecology. But the local community is debating how best to develop more tourism infrastructure.Photograph by RM USA / Alamy Stock Photo
ByAustyn Gaffney
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In late spring, the Red River Gorge Geological Area undergoes a transformation: cadaverous winter trees turn a lush green, mayapples scatter across the forest floor, and rhododendrons and mountain laurels sprinkle deep ravines with white and pink flowers.