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Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet
National Trails Day Celebrated June 6 In Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. – National Trails Day is June 6, 2009, and organizations across Kentucky will be celebrating with hikes, trail projects and other special events to call attention to the more than 3,000 miles of recreational trails in the state.
Gov. Steve Beshear has issued a proclamation noting the importance of trails and urging Kentuckians to participate in a trail event on June 6.
“This is a great time to recognize the value of the great trails we have in Kentucky and what opportunities they provide residents and tourists,” said Tourism, Arts and Heritage Sec. Marcheta Sparrow. “Our trails help promote adventure tourism and attract guests from across the country.”
National Trails Day, sponsored by the American Hiking Society, began in 1993 and has grown to more than 1,100 events across the nation.
Many events across the state are planned for June 6. Visit www.americanhiking.org for more details and a list of all events across Kentucky. Here is a list of some of the events planned for June 6:
- Shaker Village near Harrodsburg will host “Adventure Day” on June 6 with many free events, including guided hikes and horseback rides. Visit www.shakervillageky.org for details.
- Many Kentucky State Parks will be holding hiking events across the state. Visit www.parks.ky.gov to learn more.
- The Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area will sponsor work on the Moss Creek portion of the North-South Trail. Visit www.lbl.org for information.
- The Red River Gorge Trail Crew will host volunteers to help work on the Swift Camp Creek Trail starting at 9 a.m. Meet at the Gladie Center. For more information, visit www.gorgecrew.com or the American Hiking Society site.
For more information about trails and the adventure tourism initiative, visit
www.tourism.ky.gov/outdoors/
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