Paddling

Paddle one of Northeast Kentucky’s most undeveloped scenic creeks By Carrie “Mudfoot” Stambaugh For years I’ve heard stories about the natural beauty of Kinniconick Creek, as well as a fish story or two about the monster Muskie said to patrol its waters. Among those storytellers... Read More →

Exploring the Licking River and the Ohio River Manchester Islands Carrie “Mudfoot” Stambaugh Over the past two years, while working on my guidebooks, I’ve had the privilege to explore many of the most historic places in Kentucky, which I’ve read about in history books for... Read More →

Bluegrass Wildwater Hosts Annual Beginner’s Kayaking Clinic on Russell Fork By Carrie “Mudfoot” Stambaugh As my “Year of the Paddle” continues, I’ve learned a few things about life on Kentucky rivers. Among the most valuable lessons is this one: When “swimming” in whitewater,... Read More →

Exploring the upper reaches of the river By Carrie “Mudfoot” Stambaugh Grayson Lake is the place to be in the summertime in northeastern Kentucky if you live in Ashland or the surrounding areas. But the Little Sandy River, which flows in to and out of the lake, is far less... Read More →

This paddle on the Poor Fork of the Cumberland River provides boaters a view of Appalachian landscape, lifestyle and coal economy  By Carrie “Mudfoot” Stambaugh The Cumberland Highlands of southeast Kentucky are unparalleled in their importance to our nations history as well as... Read More →

By Carrie “Mudfoot” Stambaugh The snow of winter has finally given way to spring rains, which while I sit writing this are once again overfilling our creeks, rivers and lakes. I could canoe in my soggy backyard right now, but looking at my Old Town Canoe in resting in the garage,... Read More →

GREENBO LAKE STATE RESORT PARK, Ky. – The sunshine and warm temperatures were just too much to resist last week. Having heard Greenbo Lake had recently been stocked with Rainbow trout, my husband and I decided Sunday was a perfect day to get out the canoe for a rare mid-winter... Read More →