Bluegrass Trail Talk

There is a new outdoor store opening this Saturday in London. L3 Adventures grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony is Saturday, June 18th. We are excited to see a new store open in London and to have Stephen Jones, the owner sign on a corporate partner and support the work of the STA. We look forward to working with Stephen and L3 Adventures in the days ahead. Local businesses along the Trace corridor are integral to the long term success of our trail town program and the support hikers need along the trail.

We hope to see you there this Saturday for the Grand Opening. First 50 that stop by and tell them your from the STA or say the read the news on the STA page will receive one of our new window diamond blaze stickers.

The business will be open Tuesday through Friday from 10:30 to 6:00 and on Saturdays from 9:00 to 3:00.

It is located at 1022 N. Mill St. #4, London, KY, 40741.

Firefighters with the London Ranger District are conducting the Walker Branch North prescribed burn near KY-1193 in Whitley County today. This burn will reduce forest fuel levels, improve wildlife habitat, and recruit oak species on 324-acres.

For Immediate Release

Contact: Mary O’Malley, (859) 745-3107 , [email protected]



Wi******er, October 19, 2021 — The Daniel Boone National Forest has partnered with Virginia Tech, Penn State, and Kay-Linn Enterprises to conduct a holistic analysis of the Forest’s sprawling trail system. After months of on-the-ground assessment of more than 600-miles of trails, the Daniel Boone National Forest trail planning team is now seeking public input through a virtual public engagement hub. This input is vital to creating a guiding document that provides a vision for future management of the Forest’s trail system.

“We’ve known for a while that we need an overall master plan for the Forest trail system,” said Matt Able, Daniel Boone National Forest Trails and Dispersed Recreation Program Manager. “Our trails are busier than ever and the growth of private and local trail initiatives across the region presents new opportunities to support trail users all over eastern Kentucky.”

The Daniel Boone National Forest trail planning team has spent months hiking, biking, and riding the entire Forest system to document current conditions and assess the issues and opportunities present in the field. They have also met with trails staff and decision makers from each Ranger District to better understand the unique issues present in each area of the Forest. This painstaking documentation of the current system will form the basis of the public engagement process and the starting line of planning for the future.

“What we need now is to hear from all the folks who use our trails. Whether you join us at a meeting or simply respond to the survey, we want to hear your take on the Forest trails in your area,” said Able. “After all, our trails aren’t just a Forest product. They are a resource for a diverse group of users and are a part of a growing system of trail and transportation networks spread across eastern Kentucky.”

Get involved with the Daniel Boone National Forest trail planning project by visiting the virtual public engagement hub. From the virtual hub, Forest trail users can provide general feedback through an online survey, comment directly on an interactive map, and RSVP to Ranger District specific meetings. These resources will remain available through November 2022.

For more information on the Daniel Boone National Forest, visit their website at www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf, page at www.facebook.com/danielboonenf, or Twitter at www.twitter.com/DanielBooneNF

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Daniel Boone National Forest - Home Our office has moved to virtual work until further notice, and to protect the health and safety of our employees and customers, we are not selling maps or passes IN PERSON. However, we are available to help you! Please call 859-474-5093 for any inquiries and assistance.