Category Archives: Kentucky

Clouds over the Kentucky River

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A gorgeous forest trail in Kentucky that will take you to a hidden overlook of the Kentucky River. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary offers a scenic 2.4-mile hike with panoramic views.

Here is the view of clouds overlooking the Kentucky River at the end of a trail at Raven Run, Lexington.

Clouds over the Kentucky River

An Overview of the Kentucky River

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A 70 ft overlook of the Kentucky River provides a view of the scenic Kentucky River Palisades. The Kentucky River Palisades are a series of steep, scenic gorges and limestone outcroppings that stretch for approximately 100 mi along the Kentucky River in central Kentucky.

Cliffs on the side of the Kentucky River

Moss Growth on Stone Wall

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Walking on the trail at Raven Run provided a sighting of moss growing on stone walls. Moss grows on stone walls in damp, dark areas with favorable moisture, shade, and acidic pH conditions. Moss can break down the minerals in stone over time, weakening its structure. 

Moss Growth on Stone Wall on Raven Run Trail

Eye of War Front

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Horse eyes are among the largest of all land mammals. Only whales, seals, and ostriches have larger eyes. Horses’ large eyes, with large corneas, allow a significant amount of light to enter. Their pupils can dilate to an area three times larger than a cat or dog and six times that of a human.

Horses have a nearly panoramic field of vision due to their eyes being on each side of their head, estimated to be around 350 degrees with only a small blind spot immediately behind them. This means they can see almost all the way around them without moving their heads.

Here is the eye  of War Front at Claiborne Farm.

Eye of War Front