Skip the crowds at Red River Gorge and head to Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area—an underrated natural wonder packed with arches, trails, waterfalls, and Appalachian charm.

At Red River Gorge (USA) Adam Ondra has flashed Southern Smoke Direct 9a, while young Ashima Shiraishi has repeated the 8c+ climbs Southern smoke and Lucifer. These are intense days for sport climbing ...

A luxury, 170-room lodge is being proposed for property in Slade near the Red River Gorge.