Some suggestions for fun and adventure close to home — National Trails Day, rooftop drinks with a view
Staff report meetNKY and Visit Cincy are offering some suggestions for plenty of opportunities for fun and adventure as summer…
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Jenny Wiley State Resort Park’s lodge to undergo renovations, add archery center
Building on the New Kentucky Home initiative, Jenny Wiley State Resort Park’s lodge is undergoing $5.5 million in renovations to enhance visitor…
Crystal Wilkinson, Frank X Walker to host writing workshop at General Butler State Park Feb. 7-8
Renowned writers and former Kentucky Poet Laureates Crystal Wilkinson and Frank X Walker will host a New Kentucky Home experience,…
Registration now being accepted for Winter Adventure at Carter Caves State Resort Park
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Online registration is now underway, as Carter Caves State Resort Park will be welcoming outdoor…
Big Bone Lick’s annual Salt Festival offers glimpse of the past, starts Oct. 18
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site in Boone County provides visitors a glimpse into the past during the annual Salt…
Kentucky celebrates 100 years of state park system during Monday event at Old State Capitol
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The front steps of the Old State Capitol, on West Broadway in downtown Frankfort, was…
Kentucky State Parks celebrating 100th anniversary with special events in May, including at Big Bone Lick
The celebration of Kentucky State Parks’ 100th anniversary continues with a variety of exciting events in May. “Kentucky State Parks…
Kentucky State Parks celebrating 100th anniversary — here are the special events in April
Kentucky State Parks continue to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a series of events in April. • On Monday, April 8,…
Three Kentucky State Parks to be featured on Discovery Channel’s ‘RV There Yet?’ May 18
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As Kentucky State Parks marks its 100th anniversary, Greenbo Lake, Carter Caves and Grayson Lake…
Perryville Battlefield to host national Civil War reenactment Oct. 8-9 at Boyle County historic site
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site will host a national Civil War reenactment for the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of…
Kentucky State Parks accepting entries for 2022 photo contest; deadline to enter October 31
Kentucky State Parks is accepting photo submissions now through October 31 for its 2022 Photo Contest. The three-month contest provides…
Anybody want some bison? KY Dept. of Parks taking bids for Big Bone Lick State Park bison by Feb. 14
The Kentucky Department of Parks is now accepting sealed bids on two American Bison lots at Big Bone Lick State…
Kentucky State Parks announces grand opening of new attraction at Muhlenberg County’s Lake Malone
Kentucky State Parks, in partnership with the Muhlenberg County Tourism Commission (MCTC), has announced the grand opening of the new…
Beshear delivers ‘tough report all around’ — 816 COVID-19 cases, 18 deaths; talks state parks, voting
Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday reported 816 COVID-19 cases and 18 deaths, bringing the state’s totals to 49,991 cases and…
NKY has 19 new COVID cases, state has 113 cases, 9 deaths; Beshear reports on unemployment, parks
As of Thursday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reported 19 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky, for 1,183 total…
State to reopen tourism, encourage in-state travel; make a state park reservation starting May 19
Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that as part of the Healthy at Work initiative the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet will reopen…
John Schaaf: McConnell’s talk of state bankruptcy is strange, and his timing of announcement is peculiar
In a strange move, Sen. Mitch McConnell recently announced he favors “allowing states to use the bankruptcy route,” so he’s…
Eagle Watch Weekends offered at three Kentucky State Parks in January, February; register in advance
Kentucky State Parks are offering Eagle Watch Weekends at three state parks during January and February 2020. Guests can see…
Cave tours, hiking, among 243 experiences at Carter Caves’ 11th annual Winter Adventure Weekend
Cave tours, winter survival, rappelling, ice climbing, and guided hikes are among more than 200 activities offered at the 11th…
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site to receive $1.1M in improvements Under ‘Restoring the Finest’ initiative
Approximately $1.1 million in improvements is coming to Big Bone Lick State Historic Site as part of the state’s “Restoring…
Upcoming Kentucky Parks events include Art Fair at Waveland, Hands on History at Fort Boonesborough
See some outstanding artists at the 6th annual Waveland Art Fair Sept. 7-8 at Waveland State Historic Site in Lexington….
It’s getting hotter and everybody wants pool time — take a look at the pools at state parks nearest you
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Much of Kentucky can expect to see daily highs in the 80s for the next…