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What is Considered an Arch?
There is a surprising amount of disagreement over how big a hole needs to be to qualify as an arch. This post explores how I classify what is and isn't considered a natural arch.
Where Do I Find Arch Data?
There is no one good resource available for finding arch data. This post explores what exactly I mean when I talk about "Arch Data" and some of the resources I've found over the years for obtaining this data.
Documenting Leap Frog Pillar Arch 2 in Kentucky
Leapfrog 2 Arch is an arch that, to the best of my knowledge, had never been properly documented until I took this image. The arch is located on a shelf about 15-20 feet up the cliffside. There really isn’t a great way to get up to the top of it, so I ended up having to improvise a bit.
Hunting Natural Bridges In The Daniel Boone National Forest
A slew of newly (re) discovered arches in the Laurel County portions of the Daniel Boone National Forest were recently submitted to the Kentucky Arch Database. Not only did the locations of these arches need to be confirmed for the sake of the integrity of the database, but there was some discrepancies with the location of one of the submitted natural bridges. I decided to set off into the forest to solve the mystery once and for all!
Fall Arch Hunting In The Red River Gorge
It’s finally time for another adventure! This time around I decided to get out into the Gorge to enjoy some of the fall colors and to hunt for some new to me arches.
5 Of My Favorite Natural Arches In Kentucky
Kentucky is just packed full of natural arches. In fact, it’s ranked either second or third in the United States for the most natural arches. We are behind only Utah and possibly Arizona. East of the Mississippi, however, we are ranked number one!
Sky View Arch – A Hidden Gem In Red River Gorge
Visitors to Kentucky’s Red River Gorge know that, at this point, there are very few truly hidden spots left in the area. There are some, however, and Sky View Arch is one of them.