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of animals, that they never usually get to see," said Allen.
" It ' s a beautiful opportunity for our county to get to be a part of."
According to Assistant Marketing Director Katie Colwell of the Somerset- Pulaski County Convention and Visitors Bureau, one of the most popular Daniel Boone National Forest recreation sites in Pulaski County is the Bee Rock Campground, located off U. S. Ky. 192 right at the Pulaski and Laurel County line.
" I love the hiking, and you get a really good view of the river," said Colwell.
The campground is halved by the majestic Rockcastle River, with a bridge connecting the two parts of the campground.
U. S. Forest Service Public Affairs Specialist Mary O ' Malley said Bee Rock offers a variety of amenities.
" The campground area features 25 wooded, firstcome-first-serve campsites with scenic views of rocks, cliffs, and the Rockcastle River," she said.
" The campground also
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features the Old Sublimity Bridge, a historic structure built by the Civilian Conservation Corps that has been restored for foot travel only."
Bee Rock has sites for small RVs and tents, and each site has a fire ring and a lantern post as well as access to many shared picnic tables.
Bee Rock also has a convenient boat ramp and access to several hiking trails.
Also, Pulaski tourism ' s Katie Colwell advised that, near Bee Rock, adventurers can find the Scuttlehole Overlook Trail, which leads to a scenic overlook where the Rockcastle River and Lake Cumberland meet.
" Bee Rock is one of my favorite spots in Pulaski County," said Colwell.
She added that, in addition to the hiking trails, camping amenities and amazing views, kayakers can put in their kayaks and anglers can fish in the Bee Rock area.
Pulaski ' s slice of the Daniel Boone National Forest sports several other recreational opportunities in addition to
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the Bee Rock option.
" We have the Alpine Recreation Area where there are hiking trails and shelters that can be rented," said Allen.
The forest service ' s O ' Malley said the Alpine Recreation Area is located off U. S. Ky. 27 in the Sloans Valley area of south Pulaski County.
" The Alpine Picnic Area provides a welcoming, familyfriendly picnic getaway," said O ' Malley.
" The site has a number of individual picnic tables, two first-come first-serve picnic shelters, a playground structure, a play area with horseshoes, a playing field and a short loop trail."
Pulaski ' s Daniel Boone National Forest also sports a delightful getaway for horse lovers: the Little Lick Horse Campground, located on Old Whitney Road just off U. S. Ky. 192 in eastern Pulaski County.
According to Colwell, the Little Lick Horse Camp overlooks the Cumberland River and is a primitive equestrian campground with four family camping areas and two double campsites.
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She said the campsites provide tent pads, fire rings, lantern posts, picnic tables, and corrals and picket lines for horses.
For shooting enthusiasts, southern Pulaski County ' s section of the Daniel Boone National Forest offers the Keno Shooting Range, located just off Worley Road.
The facility features a 25- yard pistol range and both a 50-yard and a 100-yard rifle range, as well as shooting shelters, benches, target holders and safety berms.
Designated parking, visitor information and trash collection are also available on the site.
Allen wants folks from all over who are considering making Pulaski County their tourism destination to know that they can expect all the good old-fashioned hospitality that Southern rural areas are known for.
" When visitors leave here, that ' s part of what they talk about: how good and nice everybody has treated them."
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