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Hike the Highlands Winter Getaway at Pine Mountain Jan. 13-15

PINEVILLE, Ky. – Got cabin fever?  Do the doldrums of winter get you down? Brush off the stay-inside blues and join Pine Mountain State Resort Park for a weekend hiking adventure Jan. 13-15, 2012!

Winter is perhaps the best season for hiking in the Southern Appalachians. Free of stifling humidity and summer crowds, the crisp air invigorates as leafless trees reveal stunning mountain views. All you need is a sturdy pair of boots and the will to explore.

Join our expedition to hike 8 miles on three guided hikes in one weekend. Gaze out across the Cumberland Mountains from Knobby Rock in the midst of the celebrated Blanton Forest; stand on the mountain peak where Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia adjoin; and feel the weight of history in the saddle of the Cumberland Gap Pass. Investigate a Native American camp in a sandstone rockhouse, re-live the folk history of the legendary Chained Rock and examine a natural arch on the vaulted south slope of Pine Mountain.

Evening programs will feature an introduction to the adventure sport of Geocaching, a GPS primer, Leave No Trace Concepts, and a Backpacking 101 session.

The park is offering a discounted Getaway Package Special. Package prices are $125 (single) and $170 (double) and include accommodation for two nights, two evening meals, complimentary hiking staff, and admission to guided hikes and evening programs. The non-package registration fee for participation is $20 for adults, $10 for youths 13-17, and children 12 and under are free. Registration is required. To register or to make a reservation, phone the park’s Guest Services Desk at (800) 325-1712 and mention the Hike the Highlands Winter Getaway.

Pine Mountain State Resort Park has a lodge, cottages, Mountain View Restaurant, an award-winning golf course, an interpretive center and hiking trails.

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