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• Some park beaches closed due to low water
  Thursday, May 24, 2012
  Several beaches at Kentucky State Parks will be closed this Memorial Day holiday weekend due to low water levels.
• Ceremony at Wickliffe Mounds Postponed
  Thursday, May 24, 2012
• Lake Malone State Park to Hold June 16 Fishing With Kids Program, Anniversary Celebration
  Tuesday, May 22, 2012
  Lake Malone State Park will hold a Fishing With Kids program June 16 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., as part of its 50th anniversary celebration
• Famed Architect’s Son to Speak at Architecture Conference at Lake Barkley
  Wednesday, May 16, 2012
  Lake Barkley State Resort Park will host an architectural conference June 8-9, featuring the son of the renowned architect who designed the lodge – Edward Durell Stone.
• Jefferson Davis Birthday Commemoration Set for June 1-3
  Tuesday, May 15, 2012
  This year marks the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. The Jefferson Davis State Historic Site will mark this event with the 204th Birthday Commemoration of Jefferson Davis, first and only president of the Confederate States of America, on June 1-3.
• Family Fun Archaeology Day at Wickliffe Mounds
  Friday, May 11, 2012
  Family-friendly, hands-on activities related to archaeology, prehistoric technology and park history will be presented at Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site during its annual Family Fun Day on June 9.
• Tractor Show at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park on May 19
  Thursday, May 10, 2012
  Greenup Old Tractors, Engines, & Machinery (G.O.T.E.M.) will be having its annual Tractor Show at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park on May 19.
• Cumberland Falls Beautification Day Set For May 19
  Wednesday, May 09, 2012
  The park needs help from volunteers to restore Cumberland Falls back to its natural beauty.
• Kentucky Department of Parks offers online tickets for the 150th Battle of Perryville event.
  Tuesday, May 08, 2012
  Guests can save money and avoid long lines
• Waveland Summer Author Series Starts May 17
  Wednesday, May 02, 2012
  This free series, sponsored by Waveland, the University Press of Kentucky, Friends of Waveland and The Morris Book Shop, will feature University Press of Kentucky authors speaking about their works in the context of Kentucky’s rich history.
• Rough River Dam Offers Special Rate To Celebrate Heritage Trail
  Thursday, April 26, 2012
  Rough River Dam State Resort Park is offering a special lodging rate to celebrate the opening of the Rough River Lake Heritage Trail.
• Equine Camping Sites Open at Greenbo Lake
  Tuesday, April 24, 2012
  Greenbo Lake State Resort Park officially opened its equine campground, thanks to assistance from Greenup County.
• Spring Hoot 5K Set For May 12 at Barren River Lake State Resort Park
  Thursday, April 19, 2012
  This is the second race in the Kentucky State Park Race Series. Run or walk this challenging course that takes you through the beautiful scenery of the park.
• Lake Barkley State Resort Park Offering Buffet Specials
  Tuesday, April 17, 2012
  Need a night off from the kitchen? Then make your way out to Lake Barkley State Resort Park’s Windows on the Water Restaurant for one of the park’s special buffets starting in May.
• John James Audubon State Park Hosting ‘Mother’s Day Tea’ on May 5
  Friday, April 13, 2012
  Visit the beautiful Audubon Museum to honor those precious women in our lives; mothers, grandmothers and children, during this special time of the year.
• Spring Scrapbooking Weekend at Greenbo Lake April 27-28
  Friday, April 13, 2012
  Creative Memories presents a Spring Scrapbooking Weekend, April 27-28, at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, designed for the experienced and the novice scrapbooker.
• Mother’s Day Buffet Planned At State Parks May 13
  Thursday, April 12, 2012
  The Kentucky State Parks will be offering a Mother’s Day buffet at all 17 resort park restaurants on Sunday, May 13.
• Kentucky State Parks Hosting Adventure Race Series
  Wednesday, April 11, 2012
  The series is being conducted at Kentucky State Parks in partnership with the Kentucky Office of Adventure Tourism and Flying Squirrel Adventures
• Nature Photography Weekend April 20- 22 at Cumberland Falls
  Tuesday, April 10, 2012
  Nature photography enthusiasts will enjoy this event, which features a 24-hour digital competition. Photographers of all skill levels can pick up helpful tips from guest speakers.
• 27th Annual Quilt Show at Greenbo Lake
  Tuesday, April 10, 2012
  Greenbo Lake State Resort Park’s 27th Annual Quilt Show will be held April 21-22.