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,…
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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…
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…
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…
Second year of Kentucky State Parks Culinary Trail featuring regional cuisine open through Oct. 31
For the second year, guests can sample some tasty regional fare at nine Kentucky State Parks on the 2019 Kentucky…
Kentucky State Parks announces January and February dates for Eagle Watch Weekends
A unique tradition for more than 40 years, Kentucky State Parks has announced dates for its 2019 Eagle Watch Weekends,…
Pine Mountain State Resort Park hosts Fly Fishing weekend in November, reservations suggested
Pine Mountain State Resort Park will host its Fly Fishing Weekend Nov. 11-12. Participants will learn to fly fish in…
Garden Club of Kentucky to dedicate new Monarch butterfly waystation at Barren River State Park
The Garden Club of Kentucky will dedicate the latest of a series of Monarch butterfly waystations at Barren River Lake…
Enjoy an interactive murder mystery at General Butler State Park Aug. 11-13; packages offered
If you enjoy a good mystery, then check out “The Sword & the Spectre” weekend Aug. 11-13 at General Butler…
Boaters should be aware of electric shock drowning danger – Don’t swim in marinas
As boating season is underway at lakes and marinas across Kentucky, be aware of safety issues. The Kentucky State Parks…
Solar eclipse preview and summer solstice party at Kenlake State Resort Park in Hardin
Kenlake State Resort Park and StarGeezer Astronomy will present a special “Total Solar Eclipse” preview and Summer Solstice Star Party…
Donnie Holland: Remember Kentucky State Parks as you kick off your summer travel season
Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial kickoff for the summer travel season at Kentucky State Parks. Summer travel is good…
Kentucky State Parks looking for alternative uses for its golf courses, including Kincaid, General Butler
Kentucky State Parks announced that it will look at alternative recreational uses for the 9-hole golf courses at Carter Caves State…
Dept. of Local Government awards 20 grants; Campbell County, Independence get $75k each
Gov. Matt Bevin and the Department for Local Government (DLG) selected 20 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants for…
Think Kentucky: Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet offers holiday gift ideas with Bluegrass tint
The Kentucky Cabinet of Tourism, Arts and Heritage is encouraging Kentuckians to give a gift with a Kentucky theme this…
Kentucky State Parks to offer military discounts beginning November 1 through March
The Kentucky State Parks will offer lodging discounts to current and former members of our nation’s armed services with the…
Kenlake State Resort Park to host two-day blues festival this month; special rates at lodge
Kenlake State Resort Park will host the 27th annual The Hot August Blues Festival Aug. 26-27. The festival is held…
New 99 Days of Summer interactive website offers fun ideas for traveling in Kentucky
The Kentucky Department of Travel and Tourism has launched “99 Days of Summer,” an interactive section of the www.kentuckytourism.com website…
New golf package available at 10 courses at Kentucky State Resort Parks
Kentucky State Parks has launched a new golf package at 10 resort parks across the state. The “Getaway to Golf”…
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