Daniel Boone Country

With its dramatic scenery and unbridled adventure, frontiersman Daniel Boone may have had this ruggedly beautiful region in mind when he said "Heaven must be a Kentucky kind of place."

The drama of nature’s untamed splendor wows visitors today just as it did Daniel Boone when he first explored this region of Kentucky in the late 1700s. This is one of Kentucky’s most magnificent frontiers, from the climbing mecca of Red River Gorge to the “Niagara of the South,” Cumberland Falls. London known as the cycling capital of Kentucky, offers both urban and rural cycling trails among their many attractions. Whatever your adventure of choice you can enjoy it in Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country.

More Things to Do in Daniel Boone Country

The abundance of lakes and rivers in Daniel Boone Country creates endless opportunities for water recreation. Paddle the Cumberland River, or spend the day boating (or houseboating) on beautiful Laurel River Lake. For anglers, these waterways are some of the best in the state for bass, crappie, walleye and muskie, as well as stream fishing. More wild adventures await in the form of backcountry camping, zipline rides, elk viewing and off-roading on hundreds of miles of high-elevation ATV trails.

The misty mountains of Daniel Boone Country are teeming with history and heritage. Trace Daniel Boone’s footsteps through America's First Frontier at Cumberland Gap National Park and along Boone Trace. Learn about Kentucky’s role in the Civil War at places like Historic Barboursville, Hazard and Camp Wildcat Civil War Battlefield. Enjoy a variety of shows in Kentucky’s Country Music Capital at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center; next door at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum, hear about the stars who gave the Bluegrass State its signature sounds.

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Host Graham Elliott watches a Kentucky chef in action

Episode 101

Rooted in Flavor

Corbin: Farm to Fork

In Corbin, Graham’s first stop is the birthplace of Colonel Harland Sanders, where he pays homage to the country's favorite fried chicken. Corbin is now a boom town for foodies, thanks to an abundance of local agriculture. Graham explores the bounty of produce at a local farm, then meets sixth-generation farmer Kristen Smith, a leader in both farm and fork, at her restaurant: Wrigley Tap Room & Eatery. Finally, Graham heads to Cumberland Falls to hike off the calories and soak up some Kentucky beauty.