Kentucky River Palisades
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The Kentucky River Palisades are series of steep, scenic gorges and limestone outcroppings that stretch for approximately 100 mi (160 km), along the Kentucky River in central Kentucky in the United States.
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Kentucky River Palisades
The Palisades are considered by environmentalists to form a unique ecosystem in the region. It provides habitat for four species of endangered bats as well as several rare and endangered plant species.
The preservation of the scenic beauty and habitats of the Palisades is on-going project of state agencies such as Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, as well as the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and The Nature Conservancy.
External links
- Nature Conservancy: Kentucky River Palisades (http://nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/kentucky/preserves/art10916.html)