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A campus squirrel sits on a tree branch on Monday, April 6, 2020, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff file photo

Going nuts: UK’s Squirrel Watching Club is a place for all animal lovers

Olivia Walton, Reporter November 7, 2022

Fall is in the air at the University of Kentucky. The students know it, the leaves show it and the squirrels love it. The recent increase in squirrel activity has been great news for the Squirrel Watching...

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The cure for COVID-cabin-fever: nature!

Cameron Luker March 17, 2020

As the sun stays out but we are forced to stay in, I wouldn’t be surprised if we have to start finding cures for cabin fever as well as COVID-19. I’ve found that laying on the couch watching Netflix...

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Valentines Day is better outside. In the cold. With the wolves.

Cameron Luker February 14, 2020

I have to admit that we are getting into the worst part of the year. It’s cold and rainy and Spring Break is just far enough away that it can’t serve as a beacon of hope quite yet.On top of that, Valentine’s...

Ansley McElroy, founder of the Backpacking Club, enjoys the rewarding view after a hike.

UK backpacking club builds bonds through unexpected adventures

Emily Baehner November 9, 2018

Lack of running water and cellphone service doesn’t often bring people together, but for members of the University of Kentucky’s Backpacking Club, that’s sometimes just how they like it.“Seriously,...

Red River Gorge is one of many local Kentucky attractions available to adventure-seekers over spring break.

Hiking The Copperas Creek “Trail” in RRG KY

Morgan Garrett February 16, 2017

Until this year I didn’t realize how beautiful Kentucky’s nature scene really is. With nursing school ramping up and my free time slowly dwindling away, I needed an adventure. The last weekend in January...

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Relax at Red River Gorge

Belle Kendrick November 13, 2016

October swooped out, and November has made its way into the lives of all UK students, bringing with it the excitement of spending time with families and friends in the great outdoors over Thanksgiving...

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