Red River Gorge

11/09/2020_RedRiverGorge

A sharp increase in the number of visitors to kentucky's red river gorge has the u.s. forest service considering changes.

L3: abc 36 news white possible changes at red river gorge park sees big increase in visitors since covi ... officials with the daniel boone national forest are holding a virtual public meeting tomorrow to gauge public opinion on recommendations that would affect backcountry camping, trail access and parking.

They say the changes are are being proposed to improve how visitors experience the gorge and to protect rare natural species and delicate archeological sites.

The gorge has seen an uptick in the number of visitors since the start