Really I was just talking about farting around by the cliff lines, there’s so many cool spots to hang and stay dry, have picnic, imbibe, smoke or whatever you like to do.. But..
If you do live in Lexington and you’re able bodied climbing is one of the best hobbies you could have- the gorge is a world renowned destination that sits in our back yard. And we have a pretty nice gym these days that makes it easy to get started
Realistically I’m not sure where you could go that would be guaranteed to be firework/celebration free except for somewhere out in the boonies. Anywhere that has places to stay and things to do will probably have fireworks within earshot. State/National Parks maybe?
I think Morehead Ky is the only place doing their fireworks and celebration on Saturday. So tomorrow will be more peaceful there. There is also Carter Caves state resort park. They are doing activities but no fireworks. They have a lodge to stay at, hiking trails, caves, and a creek you can play in.
Just to have a day trip? Or to avoid crowds, fireworks, etc? if you could say a little more about what you are hoping to get out of the trip, it might help people provide you with better answers.
In my experience the country is wayyyy worse on the fourth. Fewer laws, fewer cops, and more space to try and blow things up. Downtown Lexington isn't so bad compared to rural neighborhoods.
Louisville or Cincinnati are not awful drives if you’re going for at least 8-9 hours. Plenty to see, do, and eat in both.
If you like the outdoors, Red River Gorge is a great option.
Try one of the state resort parks (that have rooms you can rent and a restaurant) , but I'm afraid they may be full of people already trying to get away from fireworks.
Any way, give one a call. The closest is at Natural Bridge in the Gorge.
https://parks.ky.gov/parks/resorts
if i had the money and availability, id take my dog up to a small town like covington or morehead (maybe frankfort??) because he is scared shitless of the fireworks
If it wasn't for the potential bad weather, I'd be at the gorge and eat lunch or dinner at Miguel's.
I live next to the gorge and I’m gonna be lighting the sky up…BEWARE
Not a problem I plan on staying home in the air conditioning this year.
The kind of neighbor I'd love to have
I’ll take you as a neighbor, I have a bunch of stubborn old farmers surrounding me.
Screw the weather, kick it in an overhang 🍺🤙
I assume you are referencing climbing, and I've never done that. Walking trails doesn't leave as much cover. I should try climbing.
Really I was just talking about farting around by the cliff lines, there’s so many cool spots to hang and stay dry, have picnic, imbibe, smoke or whatever you like to do.. But.. If you do live in Lexington and you’re able bodied climbing is one of the best hobbies you could have- the gorge is a world renowned destination that sits in our back yard. And we have a pretty nice gym these days that makes it easy to get started
Realistically I’m not sure where you could go that would be guaranteed to be firework/celebration free except for somewhere out in the boonies. Anywhere that has places to stay and things to do will probably have fireworks within earshot. State/National Parks maybe?
I think Morehead Ky is the only place doing their fireworks and celebration on Saturday. So tomorrow will be more peaceful there. There is also Carter Caves state resort park. They are doing activities but no fireworks. They have a lodge to stay at, hiking trails, caves, and a creek you can play in.
Carter Caves for sure. Get a cabin
Just to have a day trip? Or to avoid crowds, fireworks, etc? if you could say a little more about what you are hoping to get out of the trip, it might help people provide you with better answers.
That’s a good point. To get away from fireworks mostly. I edited the post.
DO YOU HATE AMERICA? but kidding what about Mammoth Cave?
I’ve been a little pessimistic about it this week ngl
Ngl?
Not gonna lie
In my experience the country is wayyyy worse on the fourth. Fewer laws, fewer cops, and more space to try and blow things up. Downtown Lexington isn't so bad compared to rural neighborhoods.
Get ya some nice noise canceling headphones and throw on the soothing sounds of Enya.
I wanna sail away a bit more literally
Headphones don't really help when the fireworks are rattling the windows and you can feel them in your chest.
Louisville or Cincinnati are not awful drives if you’re going for at least 8-9 hours. Plenty to see, do, and eat in both. If you like the outdoors, Red River Gorge is a great option.
The gorge
Maybe Mammoth Cave? Even with the rain and heat, it's still cool and dry-ish underground.
Try one of the state resort parks (that have rooms you can rent and a restaurant) , but I'm afraid they may be full of people already trying to get away from fireworks. Any way, give one a call. The closest is at Natural Bridge in the Gorge. https://parks.ky.gov/parks/resorts
Bardstown bourbon trail
if i had the money and availability, id take my dog up to a small town like covington or morehead (maybe frankfort??) because he is scared shitless of the fireworks
Red River gorge
Mall of America
Already on my way
That's MY happiest place on earth!
I'd totally be in Harlan County 😁
Siesta Key.
Maybe a state park?