VERTIGO BUNGEE , Lawrenceburg Free fall with Vertigo Bungee from the 240-foot-high cantilevered Young’s High Bridge, a circa-1889 former railroad bridge that overlooks Wild Turkey Distillery, and find yourself dangling headfirst above the waters of the Kentucky River. Worth. Every. Second. (One weekend each month, May–October.) thrill seeker T he EARTHJOY VILLAGE , Brooksville Climb into the treetops. Swing from limb to limb. Hang upside down and balance on branches. Learn how to tie knots and rig a hammock. Ready to climb? Join EarthJoy Village for a tree climb at its 285-acre wooded wonderland. OUT THE TOP ADVENTURES , Campton Slingshot Nada Tunnel or bounce along unpaved roads and other natural terrain, through caves and creeks and up steep climbs, to the most remote corners of Red River Gorge Geological Area on guided SXS, UTV and Jeep tours with Out The Top Adventures. MAMMOTH VALLEY PARK , Cave City At Mammoth Valley Park, hang on tight as you zoom down Kentucky’s only alpine slide, banking curves and picking up speed along the way. Or hang tight, suspended 300 feet in the air, on the state’s longest twin zip line. KENTUCKY KINGDOM AND HURRICANE BAY WATER PARK , Louisville Calling all slide and coaster fans: Whether it’s the 10-story steel coaster, Lightning Run, or the Deep Water Dive with its tummy-tickling 12-story drop, Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay Water Park serve up endless thrills and chills among its 70 family-friendly attractions. BLACK MOUNTAIN OFF-ROAD ADVENTURE AREA , Evarts Whoosh through the treetops 400 feet above the forest floor on the 2-mile Thunder Zipline at Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area or churn dirt on 150 miles of rugged mountain on an off-road adventure carved by old strip-mining and logging roads. RUSSELL FORK RIVER , Elkhorn City Even experienced whitewater paddlers are challenged by the mighty Class III, IV and V rapids — known as Walk the Plank and Triple Drop, among other fearsome nicknames — at Russell Fork River within Breaks Interstate Park, the Grand Canyon of the South. RUSH OFF-ROAD , Rush When adventure comes calling, Rush Off-Road has the answer: more than 100 miles of trails crisscrossing 7,000 forested acres. With trails for all skill levels, riders find varied terrain, including routes that are wide and smooth and steep and chunky rock climbs and descents. You’ve Gotta See This! LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES NATIONAL RECREATION AREA , Golden Pond SCAN FOR MORE ON KENTUCKY OUTDOORS Safari through the 700-acre Elk & Bison Prairie. Hike 500-plus miles of trails. See live animals during a Woodland Nature Station guided naturalist program. Stargaze at the Golden Pond Planetarium. Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area opens up 170,000 acres of nonstop adventure. Photo from top: Red River Gorge, Slade; Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Golden Pond 12 #TravelKY
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