Gov. Bevin comes to General Butler to announce second phase of major fixes to KY’s state parks
Gov. Matt Bevin joined Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and Kentucky State Parks officials at General Butler State Park to…
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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,…
Learn about Kentucky’s hemp history in events at White Hall and Waveland State Park historic sites
Plots of hemp are growing again at two Kentucky State Park historic sites where the plant was once the leading…
‘Tis the season to reserve a spot for Carter Caves Resort Park’s annual Winter Adventure Weekend
Carter Caves State Resort Park will present a weekend of outdoor adventure with its ninth annual Winter Adventure Weekend, January…
Holiday Events at KY State Parks include Frozen Wonderland, Festival of Trees at General Butler
The Kentucky State Parks are open for the Christmas holidays with decorations, candlelight tours, special meals, entertainment and other unique…
Seventeen Kentucky State Resort Parks will serve Thanksgiving Day buffet November 23
Kentucky State Parks will serve 2,000 pounds of turkey, 1,500 pounds of sweet potatoes, and 750 pounds of country ham….
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…
Coupons for historic sites, campgrounds available at Kentucky State Parks booth at state fair
The Kentucky State Parks will have a booth during the Kentucky State Fair Aug. 17-27, where visitors can pick up…
State Parks getting upgrades, ‘Refreshing the Finest,’ but more needs to be done, says parks commissioner
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky State Parks are getting some needed upgrades, but there’s more to be done,…
Kentucky State Parks to host events throughout the state in preparation for Great American Solar Eclipse
Kentucky State Parks will be participating in the Aug. 21 Great American Solar Eclipse with fun and educational events during…
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’ Family Adventure Quest gears up for season 12; online registration now available
The Kentucky State Parks’ Family Adventure Quest is fresh and new for its 12th year with a convenient online registration…
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…
State Parks assessing alternative uses for three golf courses; including Kincaid Lake near Falmouth
Kentucky State Parks announced today that it will look at alternative recreational uses for the 9-hole golf courses at Carter Caves…
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…
State looks for concessionaire for Kincaid Lake golf course; seeks other uses for General Butler course
Kentucky State Parks today announced that it will solicit requests for three of its 9-hole golf courses. Requests for Proposals…
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…
Tours, meals, entertainment and more featured during holidays at Kentucky State Parks
The Kentucky State Parks are prepared for the winter holidays with decorations, candlelight tours, special meals, entertainment and other unique…