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• Kentucky State Parks Offer Camping Discount In April
  Wednesday, February 08, 2012
  Kentucky State Parks are offering a 20 percent discount on camping reservations made for April 1-26.
• Carter Caves State Resort Park Hosts Tracking and Woodslore Weekend March 2-4
  Wednesday, February 01, 2012
  Carter Caves State Resort Park invites you to step back in time when Native Americans and European colonists lived closer to nature.
• Pine Mountain State Resort Park Will Host Storytelling Weekend March 16-17
  Wednesday, February 01, 2012
  Master storytellers will converge on Pine Mountain State Resort Park for Storytelling Weekend, March 16-17. This first meeting of what is expected to become an annual event will be a two-day spectacular of stories, workshops, and entertaining showcases
• Travel Advisory For Lake Barkley and Kenlake State Resort Parks
  Friday, January 27, 2012
  U.S. 60/KY 80 closed after cargo ship strikes bridge deck; Resort parks remain open, direct motorists to alternate routes
• “First Saturday of the Month Hike” Planned Feb. 4 at Cumberland Falls
  Monday, January 23, 2012
  Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is hosting a “First Saturday of the Month Hike” starting Feb. 4.
• Adult Art Classes Offered At John James Audubon Museum
  Monday, January 23, 2012
  The Audubon Adult Art Series offers a great experience for any artist, beginning to advanced. Whether you are starting from scratch or just need a refresher course, don’t miss the grand opportunities in 2012 at the John James Audubon State Park Museum
• Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Offers Landscape Oil Painting Weekend Feb. 24-26
  Friday, January 20, 2012
  Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park will offer its Landscape Oil Painting Weekend Feb. 24-26. If you've always wanted to learn how to paint, this is the weekend event for you!
• Buffalo Night and Tour of America Food Series at Barren River
  Thursday, January 19, 2012
  If the cold winter weather really makes you hungry, visit the Driftwood Restaurant at Barren River Lake State Resort Park to satisfy your appetite with some comfort food.
• Rough River Dam State Resort Park Plans Special Monthly Meals
  Wednesday, January 18, 2012
  Rough River Dam State Resort Park is preparing some good food for hungry guests in January and February.
• Valentine’s Day Packages, Dinners Available at Kentucky State Parks
  Wednesday, January 18, 2012
  Looking for that perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Consider a Kentucky State Park. Resort parks are offering special events and packages in February to help celebrate Valentine’s Day
• Fireside Chats Planned At Fort Boonesborough in February
  Monday, January 09, 2012
  Fort Boonesborough State Park and the Fort Boonesborough Foundation will be holding a series of “Fireside Chats” with famous characters from Kentucky history each Saturday evening in February.
• Bison Dinners Offered At Three Kentucky State Parks in January
  Wednesday, January 04, 2012
  Three Kentucky State Resort Parks are offering special bison meals during the month of January. Natural Bridge, Jenny Wiley and Lake Cumberland will have buffets featuring bison, along with other favorites.
• Rook Tournaments Set At Pennyrile Forest and Rough River in January
  Tuesday, January 03, 2012
  Two Kentucky State Parks will host Rook tournaments in January
• Kentucky State Park Resorts Open During Winter Months
  Tuesday, January 03, 2012
  All Kentucky State Park resorts will remain open through the winter months in 2012
• Adventure Events in January and February at Kentucky State Parks
  Tuesday, January 03, 2012
  If you’re looking for some winter adventure, the Kentucky State Parks have numerous outdoor events planned in January and February to get you outdoors and moving.
• Kentucky Guild of Artist exhibit at John James Audubon Museum Jan. 20-March 11
  Tuesday, December 27, 2011
  The John James Audubon State Park Museum will present the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen group exhibition, a unique mixed-media showcase of talent highlighting 2-D and 3-D work created by more than 25 guild members.
• Constitution Square Historical Site To Be Turned Over to Boyle County
  Wednesday, December 21, 2011
  The Kentucky State Parks have agreed to turn over Constitution Square State Historic Site to Boyle County government, Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Marcheta Sparrow announced today.
• Winter Adventure Weekend Planned Jan. 27-29 at Carter Caves State Resort Park
  Friday, December 16, 2011
  Carter Caves State Resort Park will present a weekend of hiking, canoeing, recreational tree climbing, cave tours, winter survival, rappelling and other adventures with its third annual Winter Adventure Weekend, Jan. 27-29, 2012.
• First Day Hikes Offered at Kentucky State Parks
  Wednesday, December 14, 2011
  Four Kentucky State Parks will be participating in a national effort on Jan. 1, 2012, aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles throughout the year at state parks.
• Barren River Lake State Resort Park Offers Sandhill Crane Weekends in January and February
  Monday, December 12, 2011
  Each year thousands of sandhill cranes make Barren River Lake a stop on their journey back home. Join Barren River Lake State Resort Park during its Nature Watch Weekends to get up close to these beautiful cranes as they migrate through the area.
• Songwriting Seminar Jan. 27-28 at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
  Monday, December 12, 2011
  Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, in partnership with the Greenup County Extension Arts Council, presents a weekend seminar, “Become A Better Songwriter,” on Jan. 27-28.
• Eagle Watch Weekends Available At Kentucky State Parks
  Friday, December 09, 2011
  Nature lovers should be making plans for a unique Kentucky State Park tradition – Eagle Watch Weekends in January and February 2012.
• Kentucky State Park Employees and Parks Honored
  Thursday, December 08, 2011
  Three Kentucky State Parks employees have been honored for their work by professional associations, and two state parks were also honored recently by the Kentucky Recreation and Park Society.
• Appalachian Heritage Buffalo Night Jan. 14 at Natural Bridge
  Thursday, December 08, 2011
  Natural Bridge State Resort Park is hosting Appalachian Heritage Buffalo Night on Jan. 14, 2012.
• Elaine Walker Named Commissioner of Kentucky State Parks
  Monday, December 05, 2011
  Elaine Walker will be the commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Parks, Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary Marcheta Sparrow announced today.
• New Year’s Eve Events at Kentucky State Parks
  Friday, December 02, 2011
  The Kentucky State Parks are gearing up for 2012 with several New Year’s Eve parties and events planned at resort parks across the state.
• Perryville Battlefield Featured on ‘Ghost Adventures’; Offers Paranormal Tours
  Friday, December 02, 2011
  Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site, the subject of a story on the Travel Channel’s “Ghost Adventures,” offers opportunities to those interested in paranormal investigations.
• Winter Photo Weekend Jan. 27-29 at Pine Mountain
  Monday, November 28, 2011
  Pine Mountain State Resort Park will again provide cold-weather adventure with Winter Photo Weekend set for Jan. 27-29.
• Kentucky State Park Holiday Events in December
  Wednesday, November 23, 2011
  The Kentucky State Parks will be ready for the winter holidays this year with special meals, decorations, candlelight tours, entertainment and other special events planned.
• Annual Trail Card Available for Kentucky State Park Golf Courses
  Tuesday, November 22, 2011
  The Kentucky Golf Trail is again offering a “trail card” that provides unlimited paid green fees for the cardholder at the 18 courses operated by the Kentucky Department of Parks.
• Hike the Highlands Winter Getaway at Pine Mountain Jan. 13-15
  Monday, November 14, 2011
  Brush off the stay-inside blues and join Pine Mountain State Resort Park for a weekend hiking adventure Jan. 13-15, 2012!
• Creative Memories Scrapbooking Weekends in January at Greenbo Lake
  Monday, November 14, 2011
  Greenbo Lake State Resort Park will host two Creative Memories Scrapbooking Weekends on Jan. 13-14 and Jan. 20-21 in 2012
• Barren River Presents Caveman Chorus ‘Blast From the Past’ Nov. 19
  Friday, November 04, 2011
  Listen to sweet sounds of tenor, lead, baritone and bass in barbershop harmony, as several quartets from The Caveman Chorus perform at Barren River Lake State Resort Park on Nov. 19
• Tanner Station Frolic Set For Nov. 5 at Blue Licks Battlefield
  Thursday, November 03, 2011
  Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park is host to the annual Tanner Station Frolic on Nov. 5. The event is a celebration of the Kentucky flintlock rifle.
• Winter Rates For State Park Golf In Effect Nov. 1
  Tuesday, November 01, 2011
  Beginning Nov. 1, Kentucky State Park golf courses will move to winter rates for daily play as well as overnight golf packages.
• Websites Redesigned For State Parks, Adventure Tourism
  Monday, October 31, 2011
  The Kentucky Department of Parks and the Office of Adventure Tourism have recently redesigned their websites to provide more information to visitors.
• Kentucky State Parks Feature Thanksgiving Day Buffet Nov. 24
  Thursday, October 27, 2011
  Kentucky State Park restaurants are preparing for one of the busiest days of the year – Thanksgiving Day.
• Lake Cumberland Hosting Murder Mystery Dinner Nov. 10
  Tuesday, October 25, 2011
  If you love good food and the thrill of solving a “crime,” Lake Cumberland State Resort Park needs your help!
• Kentucky State Parks Offer Free Admission to Some Museums and Historic Sites for Veterans on Nov. 11
  Tuesday, October 25, 2011
  Several Kentucky State Park museums will be offering free admission to veterans and current members of the military on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
• Pennyrile Forest Hosting Veterans Day Weekend Event Nov. 11-12
  Tuesday, October 18, 2011
  Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park is inviting everyone to come out and help salute our Veterans! This Veterans Day Weekend, Nov. 11-12, visit the park to hear veterans tell their stories of service to our country.
• State Parks offer discounts to current military, retirees and veterans
  Monday, October 17, 2011
  Current and former members of our nation’s military services can take advantage of discount rates with the Kentucky State Parks “USA Military Pass” program from Nov. 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012.
• International Classic Cuisine French Night Nov. 5 at Greenbo Lake
  Thursday, October 13, 2011
  Greenbo Lake State Resort Park’s Anglers’ Cove Restaurant will be featuring its International Classic Cuisine French Night on Nov. 5.
• Moonbow Trail Trek Oct. 29 at Cumberland Falls
  Tuesday, October 11, 2011
  The 21st annual Moonbow Trail Trek, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, offers nature lovers the opportunity to combine a challenging hike with a chance to view some beautiful scenery.
• Craft Show at Rough River Nov. 18-19
  Tuesday, October 11, 2011
  Rough River Dam State Resort Park will host a craft show Nov. 18-19, just in time for holiday shopping.
• Barren River Offers Youth Boot Camp Nov. 5
  Monday, October 10, 2011
  Kids ages 6 to 16 can report to duty Nov. 5 for this fun morning of "boot camp" at Barren River Lake State Resort Park.
• History Programs Offered at Old Fort Harrod State Park
  Monday, October 10, 2011
  Old Fort Harrod State Park will host two opportunities during the weekend of Oct. 15-16 to learn more about Kentucky history.
• Greenbo Lake Offers ‘Tales Of Suspense: An Evening Of One-Act Scary Plays’ Oct. 28
  Friday, October 07, 2011
  Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, in partnership with the Paramount Arts Center, presents a dinner theater Oct. 28 featuring “Tales Of Suspense: An Evening Of One-Act Scary Plays.”
• Carter Caves To Host Mystery Dinner Theater Nov. 4-5
  Thursday, October 06, 2011
  Carter Caves State Resort Park will host a mystery dinner theater based on “The Addams Family” TV show, Nov. 4-5.
• Barren River’s Geocaching Weekend Is Oct. 22-23
  Thursday, October 06, 2011
  Barren River Lake State Resort Park invites guests to its annual Geocaching Weekend, Oct. 22-23.
• Natural Bridge Celebrates 85th Anniversary on Nov. 5
  Wednesday, October 05, 2011
  Come to the Hemlock Lodge for a little history, live music and great food during the Nov. 5 celebration of Natural Bridge State Resort Park’s 85th anniversary as a state park.
• Kentucky State Parks Offer Lodging Discounts During Fall Season
  Monday, October 03, 2011
  The fall color season is the perfect time to enjoy Kentucky’s scenic beauty and the Kentucky State Parks are offering some inexpensive seasonal value rates to help you out.
• Weekday Camping Discounts Offered at Kentucky State Parks During October
  Wednesday, September 28, 2011
  October is a great month to get outside and enjoy some camping and fall colors. The Kentucky State Parks are offering a camping discount good Sunday through Thursday night, so start packing!
• Salt Festival Set For Oct. 14-16 at Big Bone Lick State Park
  Wednesday, September 28, 2011
  Big Bone Lick State Park will be host to the 26th annual Salt Festival during the weekend of Oct. 14-16 at the park in Boone County.
• Kentucky State Parks Halloween Events During October
  Monday, September 26, 2011
  It’s time to get out the pumpkins and ghoulish decorations at Kentucky State Parks as they prepare for one of the most popular times of the year – Halloween.
• Photo Weekend Planned At Blue Licks Battlefield Oct. 14-15
  Monday, September 26, 2011
  Photographers who want to learn more about outdoor and nature photography should make plans to visit Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park Oct. 14-15, 2011.
• Orienteering Day Event Set For Oct. 8 at Taylorsville Lake State Park
  Thursday, September 22, 2011
  Taylorsville Lake State Park will host a National Orienteering Day event on Oct. 8. The event allows participants to take part in wilderness navigation using a map and compass on an orienteering course.
• Meeting Advisory: Parks-Agriculture Products Steering Committee
  Wednesday, September 21, 2011
• Adventure Racing Championship Oct. 6-8 at Cumberland Falls
  Wednesday, September 21, 2011
  Cumberland Falls State Resort Park will host the 2011 Adventure Race National Championship for the United States Adventure Racing Association on Oct. 6-8.
• Siege of Boonesborough Reeanctment Set for Sept. 24-25
  Friday, September 16, 2011
  Fort Boonesborough State Park will host its annual “1778 Siege of Boonesborough” weekend Sept. 24-25, 2011.
• Rough River Hosting Buffalo Buffet On Oct. 8
  Wednesday, September 14, 2011
  Rough River Dam State Resort Park will host a Buffalo Buffet on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 4-8 p.m.
• Kentucky State Parks Museums Offer Free Admission on Smithsonian Magazine’s Seventh Annual Museum Day Sept. 24
  Tuesday, September 13, 2011
  Museum Day 2011 Poised to be Largest to Date
• PhotoScenicKY Weekend is Oct. 28-29 at Pine Mountain State Resort Park
  Friday, September 09, 2011
  Pine Mountain State Resort Park will host this year’s PhotoScenicKY Weekend Oct. 28-29, an opportunity to learn more about photography surrounded by the natural beauty of the eastern Kentucky mountains.
• Perryville Battlefield Hosts Annual Civil War Reenactment Oct. 1-2
  Friday, September 09, 2011
  Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site will again play host Oct. 1-2 to the reenactment of the largest battle of the Civil War in Kentucky.
• General Butler Dinner Theater Presents Kevin Adams on Nov. 12
  Wednesday, September 07, 2011
  General Butler State Resort Park will present a dinner theater production featuring singer, entertainer and impressionist Kevin Adams on Nov. 12.
• Camping Trailers and Log Cabin Available at Columbus-Belmont
  Friday, September 02, 2011
  Sitting high on the bluffs of the Mississippi River is a Kentucky State Park rich in history. Columbus-Belmont State Park campground has 38 spacious campsites with water and electric hookups and some of these sites have sewer drops. The campground now offers two camping trailers and a log cabin for rent.
• Kentucky State Parks Participate in National Public Lands Day 2011
  Thursday, September 01, 2011
  The Kentucky State Parks will be participating in National Public Lands Day on Sept. 24, 2011, a day set aside to recognize the importance of parks and encourage volunteer work.
• Rough River Old Fashioned Cookout Sept. 17
  Friday, August 26, 2011
  Rough River Dam State Resort Park will celebrate the end of summer with an Old Fashioned Cookout on Sept. 17, 2011.
• Labor Day Weekend 2011 at Kentucky State Parks
  Wednesday, August 24, 2011
  The Kentucky State Parks invite you to spend the Labor Day weekend at a state park this year. All lodges, cottages, restaurants, campgrounds, golf courses, historic sites, swimming pools, picnic areas and playgrounds will be open during the holiday weekend, Sept. 2-5.
• New Fall Rates For Select Kentucky State Resort Parks
  Wednesday, August 24, 2011
  The Kentucky State Parks announced today new fall and winter “value visit” pricing for select resort park lodges.
• Turkey Strut 5K Set for Sept. 24 at Lake Cumberland
  Monday, August 22, 2011
  Lace up your running and walking shoes for the first Turkey Strut 5K at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park on Sept. 24, 2011.
• The Hills Will Be Alive with Music Sept. 7-10 at Carter Caves State Resort Park
  Friday, August 19, 2011
  Carter Caves State Resort Park will host the annual Fraley Mountain Music Gatherin’ for the 41st year from Sept. 7-10.
• Bryans’ Costume Ball Set for Sept. 23 To Benefit Waveland
  Friday, August 19, 2011
  The Bryans’ Costume Ball will be held Sept. 23 to benefit Waveland State Historic Site in Lexington.
• Elk Tours Offered at Two Eastern Kentucky State Parks
  Wednesday, August 17, 2011
  Two Kentucky State Parks in Eastern Kentucky will offer guests a unique wildlife viewing opportunity this fall and winter – elk tours.
• Big Bone Lick Hosting ‘Lick the Wild: Survival Skills Weekend’
  Tuesday, August 16, 2011
  Big Bone Lick State Park is hosting its “Lick the Wild: Survival Skills Weekend” Sept. 9-11. Join the park naturalist for a full weekend of pre-historic based survival training.
• Murder and a Meal at Lake Barkley State Resort Park’s Dinner Theater
  Tuesday, August 16, 2011
  Back by popular demand, Lake Barkley State Resort Park’s Dinner Theater series presents another murder mystery where you, the audience, try to figure out who done it!
• Greenbo Lake Amphitheater Features Musical “Footloose” on Aug. 27
  Monday, August 15, 2011
  Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, in partnership with Paramount Arts Center, presents “Footloose” The Musical on Aug. 27.