That Was Fun!

Trailhead sign.  Photo taken by and the property of FourWalls.
@FourWalls (86661)
United States
June 9, 2025 9:26pm CST
Yes, it was short: only three days and two nights. But wow was it fun!! I know my next trip probably won't be as "pretty" (I'm hoping to go to the Sultana museum and some other places), but it'll hopefully still be exciting. I had never been to the Red River Gorge before, just past the signs. I'm so glad I have that scratched off the list of places I haven't been to now. Wow, was it beautiful. I'll bet it's even better in the autumn, but that's okay. As Ray Stevens once sang, everything is beautiful. The summer beauty is as amazing as the fall colors. So, until I take off again (which may be in the morning), I'll leave you with THIS sign. Only in Kentucky, huh? Apparently (I can't find any verification of this), the trail gets rather narrow in places; hence, the name. Thanks for coming along!
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@Kandae11 (57231)
10 Jun 25
Still trying to work out the meaning of that sign.
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@FourWalls (86661)
• United States
10 Jun 25
Truthfully? Me too. I'm assuming it's pinching your body (or any part, G-rated or not) in the narrow areas. In Rock City they have a place called "Fat Man's Squeeze," and I guess it's the same principle. Just worded much more weirdly.
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@terri0824 (5203)
• United States
10 Jun 25
I've been to Red River Gorge within the last few years. I'm not recalling seeing that sign, but that doesn't mean that I didn't. We took the lift up and walked back down. We enjoyed it there.
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@FourWalls (86661)
• United States
10 Jun 25
@terri0824 — I took the chairlift one time I was there (Natural Bridge State Park). I have acrophobia, so they had to pry me out of the seat at the top.
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@DaddyEvil (174405)
• United States
10 Jun 25
There are some odd names for places around here, too. Pretty and I used to go to places like that and try to find out how they got the names... Some have an interesting story and some don't. I enjoy spring/summer and fall forest trails. As long as I'm not climbing scree slopes or wading through water or mud, I'm game to go with you. (I'm gimpy right now so no long distance walking, please. My sciatic nerve is acting up again.)
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@FourWalls (86661)
• United States
10 Jun 25
Lots of licks in eastern Kentucky (Flat Lick, Paint Lick, etc.). I like Cuba, Missouri…I can always say my car was hijacked to Cuba!
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@FourWalls (86661)
• United States
10 Jun 25
@DaddyEvil — but there IS Uranus!!!! Home of the best fudge!!!!
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@DaddyEvil (174405)
• United States
10 Jun 25
@FourWalls We have Gobbler and Turkey Holler in Missouri... Neither one of those have an interesting story, according to the locals. Peculiar and Knob Lick didn't have good stories, either. Why use odd names if there's not a good story to go with them?
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@jstory07 (148730)
• Roseburg, Oregon
10 Jun 25
That is great that you are having lots of fun.
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@FourWalls (86661)
• United States
10 Jun 25
It was a nature blast! Loved it.
@wolfgirl569 (135722)
• Marion, Ohio
10 Jun 25
Love what that says
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@FourWalls (86661)
• United States
10 Jun 25
I’m sure it’s baby cheeks, right?
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@wolfgirl569 (135722)
• Marion, Ohio
11 Jun 25
@FourWalls Let's go with that
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@Deepizzaguy (122137)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11 Jun 25
I like that sign on this post since it has a catchy name.
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@FourWalls (86661)
• United States
11 Jun 25
I’m sure it gets a lot o attention.
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@Deepizzaguy (122137)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11 Jun 25
@FourWalls You are right.
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@MarieCoyle (59198)
10 Jun 25
I love reading about your little trips. So evidently, this trail has a ''Fat Man's Squeeze'' somewhere!
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@FourWalls (86661)
• United States
10 Jun 25
They never offer us a “thin man’s squeeze.” PS: took your advice, details tonight.
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@MarieCoyle (59198)
10 Jun 25
@FourWalls Never thought of that, but you are right. I’ve never seen a Skinny Man’s Squeeze!
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@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
11 Jun 25
You find the neatest places to visit.
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@FourWalls (86661)
• United States
11 Jun 25
Thank you. A lot of times they find me!
@LadyDuck (502427)
• Italy
10 Jun 25
That sign is amusing, I wonder if there is a "hidden" meaning behind.
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@FourWalls (86661)
• United States
10 Jun 25
It’s probably due to the narrow trail along the way. I didn’t take the trail to find out!
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@LadyDuck (502427)
• Italy
10 Jun 25
@FourWalls This makes sense.
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@RasmaSandra (97987)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Jun 25
Sounds like a lovely place, Enjoy,
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@FourWalls (86661)
• United States
10 Jun 25
The place is just gorgeous. Absolutely amazing. Weird names or not!
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@Fleura (35005)
• United Kingdom
10 Jun 25
Sounds like a great trip. When you pack a lot in, a couple of days feels a lot longer!
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@FourWalls (86661)
• United States
10 Jun 25
That’s true. I prefer going out during the week because it’s not as crowded as on weekends.
@JudyEv (382021)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Jun 25
That's a great sign!
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@FourWalls (86661)
• United States
10 Jun 25
I know! I wonder how many people have hiked it just for the sign.
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@LindaOHio (222302)
• United States
10 Jun 25
Interesting sign. Thanks for taking us along!
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@FourWalls (86661)
• United States
10 Jun 25
Glad you enjoyed the ride!
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