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Rivers and Rails

Suspended for 2019


Reservations must be made one week in advance
Recommended age for most water levels:  3 and up.

• All-day trip, includes lunch
• Ride the Big South Fork Scenic Railway
• Paddle Blue Heron to Yamacraw (5-miles)
• Meets at Yamacraw river access (About and hour from our main location.)
• Please note the NPS regulations require a whistle in each boat.

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9:00 am
On the day of your trip you will be met at the Yamacraw river access on the west side of the Big South Fork river. From there, we transport you to the Big South Fork Scenic Railroad. Upon arriving at the train station, you will have time to explore the train station before departure time.

10:00 am
The train departs at 10:00 a.m. The train travels 12 miles through the Big South Fork area backwoods, arriving at Blue Heron. Take a self-guided tour and listen to what it was like in the coal mining camps in the early 1900's. All narratives were taped from people that lived or worked in the coal camps during that time. Enjoy your "coal miner's lunch", complete with a souvenir bandana, in the open air pavilion.

1:00 pm
Our staff meets you with paddling gear, instructions and safety information. You will be outfitted with a PFD and paddle before embarking down river on a 5-mile canoe trip, finally ending your adventure at the Yamacraw river access where your car is parked. LessΔ

Pricing:

• Adult (Ages 13 and up): $72/person for a 2-person canoe or kayak
• Youth (Ages 12 and under): $62/person for 2 person canoe or kayak
• Solo kayak: Add $10/person

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Physical Address:  Yamacraw and Hwy 92, Stearns, KY.  The meeting point is underneath the bridge on the west side of the river.
CAUTION:  Many GPS units will *not* bring you to this location!  Click here for directions.

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