tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post5603911005316622907..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: The Last Above Ground - Green River Bluffs TrailSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-31836286439393290532014-11-06T20:01:50.665-05:002014-11-06T20:01:50.665-05:00Just as nice above ground as below. Those hugging...Just as nice above ground as below. Those hugging trees are spectacular.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-58003992277886998642014-11-04T10:29:34.503-05:002014-11-04T10:29:34.503-05:00I learned more from your detailed post than when w...I learned more from your detailed post than when we were there, I guess its because you guys take the time to look around. When we hiked there we took a 3 minute ferry crossing Green River and we did see sinkholes and very tall trees.<br />PS. We were at Devils Den in the week of Oct 17. Im so far behind with my post as the two state parks we went to had no wifi connection. We are now in TX.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-31670849949651576222014-11-04T09:05:58.855-05:002014-11-04T09:05:58.855-05:00The lighting in the first trail pic is really spec...The lighting in the first trail pic is really special. It's fascinating to see those boulders and know they are capstones, that they "hold" such an incredible world beneath them. Looking at the river now, it's hard to imagine it near the top of the flood gauge - and hard to imagine it could "hold" all those large river boats. For some reason it just makes me so happy that Stephen's family continued his legacy at the caves, that his discoveries were enjoyed and expanded upon by his descendants, that as free people they chose to keep the cave and the surrounding area as their home. Good stuff :-) Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-26445125975255704842014-11-04T08:16:45.010-05:002014-11-04T08:16:45.010-05:00Interesting facts about the bats...I've always...Interesting facts about the bats...I've always had such curiosity about them. Smooth sailing to Virginia...you two are in my thoughts!CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074480446451710279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-69083504696794880992014-11-04T07:27:18.459-05:002014-11-04T07:27:18.459-05:00You two really did seem to see every inch of this ...You two really did seem to see every inch of this amazing place. Thanks for sharing it with us. We would like to spend some time there too, now that the weather is getting cold here in KY, it may have to wait until next trip through :)owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-6741174034381390612014-11-03T22:36:51.541-05:002014-11-03T22:36:51.541-05:00Nice pictures of a pretty trail. I like the photos...Nice pictures of a pretty trail. I like the photos of you next to the trees! I am glad they are trying to protect the bats. Good for you for following those rules :) Too bad there wasn't time to kayak the river and see the sunset in that lovely spot. Think on the bright side though; you really got to see a lot while there and learn a lot about a great cave!!!Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-8518759770724887232014-11-03T21:52:10.887-05:002014-11-03T21:52:10.887-05:00Those look like really nice and well maintained tr...Those look like really nice and well maintained trails. Who knew there was so much besides a cave there?Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-26673133231409303972014-11-03T21:40:35.881-05:002014-11-03T21:40:35.881-05:00Wishing you safe travels back to Virginia. I know ...Wishing you safe travels back to Virginia. I know you've been there for awhile now and hope things are looking promising.Gail Houlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514395566282599562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-90840400945864353122014-11-03T20:27:43.533-05:002014-11-03T20:27:43.533-05:00It's so sad that the bat population has been i...It's so sad that the bat population has been infected with this insidious disease. We need those little guys to keep the skeeters in check. Hopefully, all the measures to decontaminate visitors helps bring a turn around.<br /><br />Just wondering if you ever miss hugging well deserving trees? ;c)Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-13741545895735777342014-11-03T20:27:36.807-05:002014-11-03T20:27:36.807-05:00I've learned a great deal about Mammoth Cave a...I've learned a great deal about Mammoth Cave and surrounding area from your blog. Beautiful pictures too. Thank you.Doug Laninghttp://missadventuretravels.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-33083441311977518842014-11-03T20:17:34.863-05:002014-11-03T20:17:34.863-05:00I would love to hike that trail. Beautiful shots! ...I would love to hike that trail. Beautiful shots! Thanks for showing us around.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-22012978960710399132014-11-03T18:50:31.363-05:002014-11-03T18:50:31.363-05:00That was a very lovely way to end your visit to Ma...That was a very lovely way to end your visit to Mammoth Caves. You have made so many wonderful memories and we thank you for sharing them with us!!! We think of you both every time we see a really BIG tree ;o)))Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-50155532631550410992014-11-03T17:16:29.867-05:002014-11-03T17:16:29.867-05:00Every time I visit a cave I cannot stop myself fro...Every time I visit a cave I cannot stop myself from thinking about earthquakes! (You can tell I am a California girl, sinkholes don't come to mind.) If we have a guide they always reassure us that it is extremely unlikely a collapse would occur during our visit. But really, how do they know that!!!!!?<br /><br />Looks like a really wonderful place to visit, thanks for taking us there!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-58976706455733545192014-11-03T15:01:03.634-05:002014-11-03T15:01:03.634-05:00Yet another great day. I can't believe how mu...Yet another great day. I can't believe how much you have squeezed into your journey back to Virginia. I too hate those long driving days.klbexploreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294131539793643894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-66984508263420307932014-11-03T14:03:39.315-05:002014-11-03T14:03:39.315-05:00What a beautiful, peaceful trail! I should route... What a beautiful, peaceful trail! I should route myself through the Mammoth Cave area next time i'm driving through Kentucky.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-70162529743800762882014-11-03T13:36:02.915-05:002014-11-03T13:36:02.915-05:00Great hike with lots to see along the way:) Thank...Great hike with lots to see along the way:) Thanks for providing so much information on this wonderful area. We'll add this to our future stops if we return east:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-39895554399557564622014-11-03T13:05:51.113-05:002014-11-03T13:05:51.113-05:00The beauty of your travels is that the two of you ...The beauty of your travels is that the two of you generally take the time to immerse yourselves in the local natural world.Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-53031378861261862942014-11-03T13:05:39.974-05:002014-11-03T13:05:39.974-05:00Wonderful hike, once more and love ALL your photos...Wonderful hike, once more and love ALL your photos....they are beautiful. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-15843607314989695042014-11-03T12:58:15.065-05:002014-11-03T12:58:15.065-05:00Beautiful hike, and the river does look enticing f...Beautiful hike, and the river does look enticing for kayaking. I like being back above ground. :-) <br />You certainly had a wonderful, rich experience at Mammoth Cave! Thanks for sharing your explorations and the interesting history of the caves with us. Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-87322943029703759532014-11-03T12:01:07.981-05:002014-11-03T12:01:07.981-05:00love big trees - the fungi is gorgeous in those pi...love big trees - the fungi is gorgeous in those pics!maggienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-83444352444359623782014-11-03T11:53:31.768-05:002014-11-03T11:53:31.768-05:00Thanks for all your detailed posts about Mammoth C...Thanks for all your detailed posts about Mammoth Cave. We obviously never spent enough time there to take advantage of everything there is to offer.Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.com