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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 →

The Independent |September 19, 2013 There is always a heron to guide us when we paddle the waters of Lake Vesuvius. As we begin to guide our canoe from the wide expanse of water through a narrowing path of floating plants, I strain against the horizon to spot him. The long-legged... Read More →