Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party at Gladie Visitor Center
August 8, 2026
Gladie Visitor Center
Thursday – Monday
10 AM – 5 PM
The Gladie Visitor Center, operated by FIND Outdoors in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, is your gateway to over 40,000 acres of outdoor adventure in the Red River Gorge, part of the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky. Explore camping, backpacking, hiking, boating, and more amid the Gorge’s famous sandstone cliffs and over 100 natural arches, making it a world-class destination for rock climbing enthusiasts.
Inside the visitor center, guests can access trail maps, safety information, and area guides, and browse the gift shop, featuring souvenirs, apparel, and nature-themed items to remember your trip. For a quick introduction to the Gorge, enjoy two short nature trails that begin at Gladie. Whether you are here to hike, climb, or enjoy the natural beauty, the Gladie Visitor Center is the perfect starting point for your Red River Gorge adventure.
Latitude: 37.83329468 / Longitude: -83.60774657
From Stanton, KY, head east on KY-11 S/KY-15 S/E College Ave toward Strode St. Continue to follow KY-11 S/KY-15 S. Turn left onto KY-77 N. Turn right onto KY-715 S. Turn right. Destination will be on the right.
August 8, 2026
Gladie Visitor Center
The Jr. Ranger program at FIND Outdoors introduces visitors to the seven Leave No Trace principles in a fun and easy to understand way. Each FREE booklet provides games, things to talk about around a campfire, and different “Ranger Missions” to explore each of the Leave No Trace principles.
Ask about becoming a Jr. Ranger the next time you visit a FIND Outdoors site!
Education is integral to FIND Outdoors mission, we offer educational programs, field trips and tours at all of the visitor centers and campgrounds we manage. Whether you use our self-guided Junior Ranger booklet to become a Leave No Trace advocate or visit with a school field trip, we love seeing children, adults and families explore, learn about and enjoy their public lands.
If we are experiencing a power outage with our landline, please call 859-488-1413 or email Gladie@gofindoutdoors.org.
Passes are $5 for a single night, $7 for 3 nights or $50 for an annual pass. Passes are sold at Gladie during business hours and can also be purchased outside the gorge at local vendors such as gas stations.
For more information on Gladie’s reopening, please see the Forest Service press release!
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