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The Daniel Boone National Forest (originally the Cumberland National Forest) is a national forest in Kentucky. Established in 1937, it includes 708,000 acres (287,000 ha) of federally owned land within a 2,100,000-acre (850,000 ha) proclamation boundary. The name of the forest was changed in 1966 in honor of the explorer Daniel Boone.
1924–1989, was previously a women's camp. Land was sold to Elmira Council in 1924. Sold to USDA in 1996, and is now part of the Finger Lakes National Forest (Caywood Point). It is on the National Register of Historic Places. [71] Camp Siwanoy: Westchester-Putnam Council: Wingdale, NY: Closed: 1926-200?
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is a park located just southwest of Corbin, Kentucky, and is contained entirely within the Daniel Boone National Forest. [3] The park encompasses 1,657 acres (671 ha) and is named for its major feature, 68-foot-tall (21 m) Cumberland Falls .
Siuslaw National Forest includes Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, three wilderness areas, and Cascade Head Scenic Research Area among the Central Oregon Coast Range. Marys Peak Scenic Botanical Area includes Marys Peak, which at 4,097 ft (1,249 m) is the forest's highest point. [117] Six Rivers: California
However, since 2004 much of these damages have been repaired, and the furnace has been maintained by the US Forest Service and private donors. [ 6 ] Today Fitchburg Furnace is accessible as a historic site in the Daniel Boone National Forest outside of Ravenna , KY.
Beaver Creek Wilderness is a 4,791-acre (19 km 2) wilderness area located in the U.S. state of Kentucky.It was designated wilderness in 1975 and is managed by the Stearns Ranger District of the Daniel Boone National Forest. [1]
The Daniel Boone National Forest is located on rough but beautiful [citation needed] terrain along and east of the Pottsville Escarpment. There are many natural arches and sandstone cliffs that are excellent for rock climbing and rappeling. [citation needed] The Red River Gorge, part of the National Forest, is known worldwide in rock climbing ...
Natural Bridge State Park is a member of the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, and offers guided backpacking trips and natural history educational programs. Annual events open to the public include Herpetology Weekend each May, Natural Arches Weekend each February, and the Kentucky Native Plant Society's Wildflower Weekend each April.