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Cycling at The Parklands of Floyd's Fork in Louisville, KY
Heavy rainfall and muddy trails gave us the perfect excuse to go explore The Parklands of Floyd's Fork and its 20 mile multi-use path. We started at the northern most entrance of Beckley Creek Park and rode 20 miles South to the end of Broad Run Park. It is a 40 mile out-and-back, but the video is only of the out portion. This 20 mile segment is also part of the Louisville Loop (mile 55-74).
The landscape is constantly changing as we navigate through the parks. This is by far the nicest park system we have ever seen. We stop along the ride to embrace and share as much of the beauty as possible. The gardens are absolutely stunning during the spring, summer, and even fall.
If you are ever in Louisville, then exploration of this park system is a must.
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Silo Center Bike Park at The Parklands of Floyds Fork
Silo Center Bike Park in Turkey Run Park has officially opened for the Spring 2018 season. Check out our newest video of Trail Experience Team Leader, Dan Meece, taking his bike out for a spin on the progressive trails! For more info on the Parklands of Floyds Fork's newest amenity, visit theparklands.org/bikepark.
The Parklands: Louisville's Newest Park
Great cities have great parks. We visit Louisville's newest legacy park system at the expansive and still evolving Parklands of Floyd's Fork. Dining at The Cheddar Box Cafe.
Groundbreaking Kicks off Final Phase of Parklands at Floyds Fork project
The park system in Metro Louisville is about to get bigger after a groundbreaking Tuesday for the final phase of the parks Floyd Fork project.
About 4,000 hectares will be developed with something unique for all types of outdoor enthusiasts.
It's incredible, it's unbelievable.'s Like hitting the lottery, said Billy Davis mountain biker.
The ambitious $ 35 million project covers more than 2,400 acres in southeastern Jefferson County near Seatonville way along Floyd Fork. It is something that is expected to attract people from across the region and country.
Not only will you have natural surface trails for mountain biking and trail running and hiking, but also a mountain bike park, which is unique in the United States, said Davis.
Beyond mountain biking, there is a little something for all levels of interest. When it's finished, there will be a mountain biking trail, picnic area, water park and even a fishing pond.
These are places of recreation and amusement, but also have to do the configuration of the city as it grows, said Dan Jones, founder and CEO of Century 21 Parks said.
The final phase will complete the vision 4000 acres of parkland and protect land along Floyds Fork, becoming the further development of a system of parks and Olmsted.
Sometimes it is said in the parks of the 21st century that our primary mission is to build a first edition of systemically for Louisville park system, but if we do things right Louisville has the nation's best urban edge, said Jones.
The neighbors around the end of the construction area said they are excited about the project and the land around them protect their children and grandchildren.
I think it's great. Need more of that for children. Think it's great, said Janet Pfeister.
It is expected that the final phase is completed in 2015. The project is being paid for with a combination of federal funds and private donations.
Louisville Loop's Lisa Hite | Louisville Life | KET
Candyce sits down with Lisa Hite, senior planner at Louisville Metro Parks, to learn about plans to create a 100-mile trail loop that will encircle the city.
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Chinkapin Full Trail from Paw Paw to Hickory in Turkey Run
Chinkapin is rated as an intermediate trail, but like the other trails in the Parklands, it isn't technical and should prove to be fairly friendly to the beginner. The trail splits off of Paw Paw and eventually connects back up to it and Hickory at a three-way trail intersection.
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest Exec. Dir. Mark Wourms | Louisville Life | KET
Candyce sits down with Mark Wourms, executive director of Bernheim Forest and co-chair of the upcoming Arts & Cultural Attractions Council’s YES! (Year of Environment and Sustainability) Fest, which will bring together art, science and environmental education initiatives in the greater Louisville region throughout the coming year.
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Louisville MTB Short Track Racing | For Better or Bikes
We are at Eva Bandman Park for the second round of the Louisville MTB Short Track Series. It' s short trail loop with several sharp turns and fast competition. People were gathered everywhere yelling and cheering. There's always plenty of food and beer to make it a week day event.
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Louisville Loop bike path, Farnsley-Moreman to Lees Ln.
These were two separate rides on the Louisville Loop bike path in SW Louisville, KY, totaling approximately 15 miles round trip. Timeline: 0:00-4:00 is from the LG&E generating station on Cane Run Rd. to Lees Lane. This section of the path is the most scenic, in my opinion, but it's not flat or an easy ride for the physically challenged. Expect some effort and a few hills as the path splits into two sections crossing Mill Creek bridge and traveling through a woods to the river overlook. The off road path currently ends at Lees Ln./Riverside Gardens. A sidewalk picks up at the Cane Run/Lees Ln intersection, but unlike some cities, riding on the sidewalk in Louisville is illegal. Since the off road section runs near Rubbertown's chemical plants and directly through the EPA toxic waste Superfund site, expect an occasional warning alarm. It was sounding the day I was here, but everybody was ignoring it. Keep this in mind if you might need to escape in a hurry. Many flora and fauna can be seen here, as well as an interesting junk yard. Timeline: 4:00-6:44 is from Farnsley-Morman Landing Park a few miles South to the Greenwood Boat Ramp at Riverview Park. This section is about 9 miles roundtrip, flat and entirely atop the floodwall, with the exception of a small break in the floodwall at the garbage truck depot, making it an easy ride, but without much shade. It has a direct access path to Mike Linnig's Restaurant and a couple of off path walking trails to the Ohio River. It is also the site of a future planned memorial park as an Indian burial ground was found near where the old Bethany Church was placed. My suggestion, take a buddy for personal safety. Although it is claimed security guards sometimes patrol the floodwall in this area, I have never seen them. Restrooms are limited in this area, but seasonal facilities are available at Riverview Park near the Greenwood boat ramp.
Although it is not shown here, a new section of path atop the floodwall opened recently that runs South from Farnsley-Moreman to the LG&E generating station at Valley Village. There is a nice parking lot and trail head located on Lower River Rd. with informational signs about the history and geography of the area. It also passes a pay fishing lake. This section of path is flat like the Greenwood section, which should make it an easy but sunny ride. The Greenwood to LG&E section is also not shown, trail head at Riverview Park, it rides North at surface level alongside Cane Run Rd and passes through the Riverport and by the cemetery.
The Louisville Loop is a planned 100 mile circular off road bike path which is in ongoing construction as funds are available. It is planned to encircle the entire county, but currently does not offer many sections that would enable access to city services and businesses, to use as an alternate transportation route for anything but recreation. It might be possible for local residents and employees of the Riverport Industrial Park to reach their jobs from the SW sections of the path, but they would have to cross an unsafe Cane Run Rd. which has no sidewalks or shoulders to get to them.
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Mayor's Minute: Bicycle-Friendly Louisville
Mayor Abramson provides an update on Louisville being recognized by Bicycling Magazine.
Lookin'@Louisville - City of Parks - Episode 10
From Louisvilleâ??s historic parks designed by the renowned Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape design, to a new system of parks being planned through the ambitious City of Parks initiative and bike paths, Louisvilleâ??s parks and recreation programs offer something for everyone. Dining at Cycler's Cafe.
Hiking Fairmount Falls State Natural Area
On the outskirts of Louisville, Kentucky is a wonderful little seven acre preserve managed by the city of Louisville. Home to Fairmount Falls, this small oasis offers a variety of habitats, stunning fall colors (wildflowers in the spring), and a walk along Big Run, which flows into Floyd's Fork. The star of the show is definitely the falls and the small canyon surrounding.
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The Boondoggle 45 Mountain Bike Race | Daniel Boone National Forest | For Better or Bikes
The Boondoggle 45 Mountain Bike Race took place in Daniel Boone National Forest on April 14, 2018. The race is 50 miles of singletrack, road, and gravel around Laurel River Lake. This was our first mountain bike race of 2018 and we couldn't have asked for a better way to start the season. Boondoggle Cycling Promotion is a is a grassroots race production company based our of Kentucky. They do a great job keeping things interesting with new race formats and the crowning of a grand champion at each event.
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Blue Moon Outdoor Center
Blue Moon Outdoor Center is the successor of Full Moon Kayak Company. Started by Colleen Guido in 2001 after returning from a vacation in Australia, Colleen had a vision to show Floridians and tourists the real South Florida. She was determined to bring guided kayak tours to the waterways. After a peaceful night of kayaking with friends under a full moon, the name Full Moon Kayak Co. was born. She began to build her business offering kayak trips under a full moon, and it quickly became a hit. She expanded her template for success by combining wine tastings with kayak events, sunrise and sunset paddles, and corporate team-building kayak outings. Then, in March of 2005, Colleen was welcomed by the State of Florida Park System to provide recreation to guests at Oleta River State Park, at which point Full Moon Kayak Co. became the Blue Moon Outdoor Center!
STATE OF ADDICTION: Floyd County leaders helping families recover
It's no secret that the opioid epidemic has hit Kentucky hard. One of the hardest hit areas is Eastern Kentucky. WLKY’s Eric King went to Floyd County, Kentucky, where local leaders are doing everything they can to help families recover.
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Ohio River Falls Fly Fishing
Chad Miles joins Bill Wilson of Orvis Louisville on a mutli-species fly fishing trip at the Falls of the Ohio River near downtown Louisville.
Henderson County, KY Bike Trails - Healthy Air: Healthy Communities Ep 7
Learn more about the future development of Henderson County's Parks and Programs on this segment of Healthy Air, Healthy Communities! Hosted by Brad Schnieder, find out more about the extension and improvement of nature trails and parks in Henderson County as well as pedestrian-only trails and walkways in the city of Henderson and the surrounding metro area that help create a greater sense of community and create a more sustainable future. And, as always, you can learn how to interact with us in order to make this show better serve you, our community.
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Long Run Kayak July 8, 2017
Kayaking/boating at Long Run Park in Louisville, KY
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