Sure, all eyes might be on college basketball right now, but the Kentucky State Parks have their sights set on helping you enjoy the great outdoors. Hiking, canoeing, bicycling and archery are among a number of outdoor adventures and activities on the calendar through the end of April.
Here are just a few of the events. Learn about details for these and other events by visiting www.parks.ky.gov.
‣ Tygart Creek Paddle Excursion, March 28, April 4, April 26, at Carter Caves State Resort Park
‣ Flying Pig Orienteering Event, March 28-29, Carter Caves State Resort Park
‣ Regional Scholastic 3-D Archery Tournaments, March 28, Greenbo Lake and Pennyrile Forest State Resort Parks. April 11-12 at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park. April 18-19 at Kenlake State Resort Park. May 2-3 at Green River Lake State Park. State championships May 16-17 at Barren River Lake State Resort Park. Visit www.s3da.org.
‣ First Day Hike, April 1, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
‣ Trekking Series Scuttlehole Trail, April 4, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
‣ Moonlight Canoe Trip, April 4, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
‣ Explore Archery, April 8, E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park
‣ Goose Creek 5K Run, April 11, E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park
‣ Geocaching Event, April 24-26, Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
‣ Grayson Lake Paddle Trip, May 10 and June 13, Carter Caves State Resort Park
To find information about all of the outdoor opportunities and locations, as well as a calendar of events happening all across Kentucky, visit the Office of Adventure Tourism’s website at www.getoutky.com.
From Kentucky State Parks