Name: Blue Heron Overlook Trail
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Blue Heron Overlook bursts into color at dusk when looking downriver towards Tennessee. Blue Heron Outdoor Museum is just north and below the overlook.

Dec 29, 2016 near Stearns, KY

Blue Heron Overlook shows signs of the season in December.

Dec 29, 2016 near Stearns, KY

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Feb 28, 2016

Dannette Cook

A beautiful well marked hike/trail run. It is pretty rough by the river bc there has been high water this winter and a lot of debris has washed in... — 3h 00m

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