Monday, November 4, 2013

Log Rock at Kingdom Come State Park, Kentucky 10/23/13

Log Rock at Kingdom Come State Park
At an elevation of about 2700 feet,   Kingdom Come State Park is Kentucky's highest state park.  We enjoyed our visit ---especially the little hike to Log Rock.   Log Rock is exactly what it says that it is:  It is a big rock which looks like a huge log.  It is a natural sandstone bridge.  Hope you enjoy seeing some of our pictures from that area.




Trail leading to Log Rock





Can you tell that it was COLD that morning????? The wind would cut one in half!!!





The trail led UNDER that big rock.





George, Patti and Neal BELOW Log Rock





The Fall Colors around us were SO pretty.





Neal and Patti walking ON the big rock.





More pretty Fall Colors!





George took this photo of me under Log Rock





Even though it was cold and cloudy,  the Fall Colors in that area were beautiful.





George is now walking on the HUGE rock.





Looking at Log Rock from above it.  Doesn't it look like a great big log????





Can you see Patti and me--out there wandering around?????  Look at that color around us!





Here is one more photo showing how large Log Rock is! 
Hope you enjoyed seeing our pictures from Log Rock.   Kingdom Come (located not too far from Harlan, Kentucky) is a great state park.  I would love to go back there sometime and do more hiking....

Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

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48 comments:

  1. AnnNovember 4, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    looks like a beautiful park. That log rock is very impressive. I thought it was a fallen tree

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  2. Out on the prairieNovember 4, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    I like the parks name. The shots are real fun. I am impressed you go out in bad weather and explore. I thought I was one of the few. Definitely you have gotten your moneys worth out of the rain suits.

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  3. FlowerLady LorraineNovember 4, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    Wonderful photos and my husband would really like this place. That log rock is fantastic. Beautiful autumn colors too.

    Have a great week ~ FlowerLady

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  4. RoeHNovember 4, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    Well dang. The Kentucky part of the trip tomorrow came unglued when my friend's grandbaby was born last night. Now she has to get there and take care of the other kids. They were going to C Section her daughter in law on Friday. Oh well. Another time. Maybe Cincinnati will be beautiful also.

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  5. linda mNovember 4, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    What a beautiful park. I still can't believe how much more color there is in your area than in mine. What an awesome bridge.

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  6. MarciaNovember 4, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    It does look like a log. I thought you were going to say it was petrified wood. Lovely spot or gorgeous photos.

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  7. DonnaNovember 4, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Your photos of the fall colors are gorgeous! And yes, it does look like a big log!

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  8. From the KitchenNovember 4, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Bravo--wonderful photos! I must comment on your "the wind would cut one in half"!! My mother used to say that all the time. Thanks for the memory!!

    Best,
    Bonni

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  9. UnknownNovember 4, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Hi Betsy,

    It looks a bit chilly there, but the colours are gorgeous!!

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  10. ConnieNovember 4, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    I've never heard of Log Rock. What a gorgeous place.

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  11. I Am WoodyNovember 4, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    What a cool arch! I'm impressed that everyone was walking across it. I would have to crawl!!

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  12. Sylvia KNovember 4, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Such a beautiful place and gorgeous colors!! Your photos are fantastic as always, Betsy!! Thanks for sharing the fun and the beauty!! Have a wonderful week!!

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  13. MadSnapperNovember 4, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    that is one amazing rock, in the first photo i thought it was a log, never seen anything like it at all... i like the photo of you under the rock... great shot and it shows all the detail of the underneath. love it

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  14. Our photosNovember 4, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    What a beautiful park en beautiful photos!
    Greetings, RW & SK

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  15. DavidNovember 4, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Betsy, Your fall photos are the best!! Clear and bright...great camera work! That log rock does indeed look like a log. Until you're underneath it, you'd never know differently. Of course it would have had to come from one heck of a big tree! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  16. Jim and SandieNovember 4, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    That really does look like a log and not a rock. But you look so cold. I would have given up and gone back to the warm car. I agree with Big Daddy - your pictures are beautiful.

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  17. AnonymousNovember 4, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Wonderful shots of the orange foliage!

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  18. UnknownNovember 4, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    I love this post. Beautiful fall colors.

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  19. RoseNovember 4, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    That is a huge 'log!' I had never heard of it...looks like it was a wonderful day to be out and about on your trip.

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  20. CarlettaNovember 4, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Love the log rock! That is so cool.
    I really enjoyd seeing the color. We just didn't seem to get to that kind of color here locally. No reds it seems at all. I'm planning a trip for next fall. :)

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  21. Small City ScenesNovember 4, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    That log/rock is quite impressive. And the colors there are so impressive. I too would be snapping pics all over the place. I admire your courage to venture off in the cold biting wind with a smile on your face. Thanks for the adventure. MB

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  22. Ms. ANovember 4, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    I would not have trusted my balance to walk on that rock, but it is amazing! Love the trail photo!

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  23. Peaches McGintyNovember 4, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Hi Betsy!
    my lot were fascinated with Log Rock! and my hub was particularly interested in the geology of it!
    great pics, and what a brave lot having a walk on it, I wouldn't! I walk into doors, I am way too clumsy!!!I would have joined you under the tree! the pics of autumn are beautiful x x

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  24. Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotteNovember 4, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    LovelyG fall colour photos.
    What a huge rock!

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  25. Arkansas PattiNovember 4, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    That rock is really impressive though I would have been a bit nervous standing under it. I get the same feeling in tunnels.
    The foliage is just beautiful. If it wasn't for the cold, a perfect day.

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  26. ShugNovember 4, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    great goodness....I couldn't tell how big the log rock was until I saw the photos of you all standing on it.
    Totally awesome!!! Gorgeous colors all around and a super great place to go for a hike!! BTW....your header photo is absolutely stunning with all the Fall foliage...love it!!
    sweet hugs.
    shug

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  27. Ruth HiebertNovember 4, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Beautiful! That rock looks like a petrified tree,but that would have been one huge tree.

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  28. Connie ArnoldNovember 4, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    That looks like a wonderful trail to walk. The colors are beautiful. Too bad it was cold, but otherwise looks like a terrific place to be. Thanks for sharing your terrific photos, Betsy!

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  29. Ginny HartzlerNovember 4, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    It is really amazing, and is cool to look at from any angle!! Underneath is cool, too! Did you walk on it, or only George? NO net below, only leaves, scary!!! And I DO love those leaves!!!

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  30. AnonymousNovember 4, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Hi Betsy, Love the Fall colors and gee, that rock did look like a fallen log! Have a great Tuesday tomorrow!

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  31. Cheryl @ TFDNovember 4, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    What a beautiful park! And that rock is amazing!! It sure looks like a huge log. I can tell you all had a great time in spite of the cold! Loved your wonderful images. Take care!

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  32. HappyKNovember 4, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Wow that is some rock!!! Such pretty colors. Looks like a great place to walk.

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  33. carolina nanaNovember 4, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Beautiful leaf color and that huge rock is very interesting. Nice place to visit too bad the weather was a little nasty.
    We are getting cold at night here now with 2 nights in arow below freezing.
    Blessings
    Marilyn

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  34. The Furry GnomeNovember 4, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    It had me fooled! That's amazing.

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  35. Linda at To Behold The BeautyNovember 4, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    If you didn't tell me that was a rock, I'd swear it was a fallen tree. Amazing! And the fall colors...so beautiful!

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  36. diane bNovember 4, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    The colours are amazing, you were tough to brave that wind and cold. That rock is awesome. Love your header. Autumn is amazing in the Smokies.

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  37. Pat TillettNovember 4, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    If you told me it was a log, I would have to believe you. Beautiful photos from a beautiful place. Very nice Betsy!

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  38. Hootin AnniNovember 5, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    Beautiful Fall foliage. But I must ask...is that 'log rock'...a petrified tree?!!!

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  39. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMSNovember 5, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    Hello Betsy, What a fantastic beautiful park. The rock is an amazing site.. Thanks for sharing all this wonderful Autumn photos with us. Hugs Judy

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  40. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmNovember 5, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    It really does look like a big log!

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  41. DeniseinVANovember 5, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    It almost looks like one of those petrified logs. Amazing! You captured all those gorgeous fall colors too. Great photos Betsy!

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  42. Brenda Kay LedfordNovember 5, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Log Rock is fantastic. What beautiful fall colors. I love all of the awesome pictures. Thanks for sharing this wonderful trip with us. I would love to go to Kingdom Come Park sometime.

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  43. Chatty CroneNovember 5, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    I have to say the colors there are so awesome and bright!! I love them.
    The trail leading to Log Rock was very pretty too. sandie

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  44. Brenda Kay LedfordNovember 5, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Log Rock is fantastic. I love the beautiful fall colors and magnificent leaves. What awesome photos. This is an outstanding posting. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  45. JoyNovember 5, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Wow! It is really huge. Miracle of nature!

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  46. Elizabeth EdwardsNovember 5, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    looks like a cold hike. u look buddled up very warmly. ( ;

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  47. HarrietNovember 5, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    Beautiful colors!! Looks like a great place.

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  48. amy @ Life in Pink Hi-TopsNovember 5, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Beautiful park. I really like the rock. I knew for certain it was a large trunk. I really love the name of the park--Kingdom Come!

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