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• State Parks Cottages Open At 13 Parks During Holiday Break
  Friday, November 20, 2009
  Looking to get away for a few days and do something different for the holidays? The Kentucky State Parks invite you to stay with them at one of their cottages at 13 resort parks between Dec. 23 and Dec. 30, 2009.
• Cave Tours at Carter Caves Continue at Two Caves During Winter
  Wednesday, November 18, 2009
  Carter Caves State Resort Park continues to offer cave tours during the winter season in two caves.
• Join in Hike and Holiday Trimmings Session at Tom Sawyer Park
  Thursday, November 12, 2009
  E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park will host a hike on the grounds of the former site of Central State Hospital Saturday Nov. 21 and Sunday Nov. 22. Then, on Saturday Dec. 5, the park will follow the lead of early pioneers by using nature to provide beautiful holiday decorations.
• State Parks Offer Free Admission to Veterans
  Monday, November 09, 2009
  All veterans and active duty military personnel and their families will be admitted free of charge to all Kentucky historic sites and museums that normally charge admission on Wednesday Nov. 11, Veterans Day.
• Eagle Watch Weekends Available At Four Kentucky State Parks
  Wednesday, November 04, 2009
  It’s time for nature lovers to make plans for a Kentucky State Park tradition – Eagle Watch Weekends in January and February of 2010.
• Pennyrile Forest Hosting “Hike Within the Park” on Nov. 21
  Monday, November 02, 2009
  Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park will host a “Hike Within the Park” on Saturday, Nov. 21. This is an opportunity for guests to participate in a guided hike along the major trails within the park near Dawson Springs.
• State Park Book Will Be Featured At Kentucky Book Fair Nov. 7
  Tuesday, October 27, 2009
  Both the writer and photographer behind the new book “The Complete Guide To Kentucky State Parks” will be at the 28th Kentucky Book Fair on Nov. 7 at the Frankfort Convention Center.
• Carter Caves Presents Dinner Theater Nov. 14 – “The HoneyMurderers”
  Friday, October 23, 2009
  Carter Caves State Resort Park is hosting a dinner theater that should bring back memories and a lot of laughs for guests.
• Cave Expedition Weekend Set For Nov. 13-15 At Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
  Wednesday, October 21, 2009
  If you’re thinking about taking up spelunking as a hobby, consider paying a visit to Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park the weekend of Nov. 13-15.
• Moon Glow Golf Tournament at Boots Randolph Golf Course Oct. 31
  Tuesday, October 20, 2009
• Cumberland Falls Invites Hikers to Take ‘Moonbow Trail Trek’
  Tuesday, October 20, 2009
• Evening Cruise Along Lake Barkley Offered Oct. 24
  Friday, October 16, 2009
  Lake Barkley State Resort Park is hosting an evening cruise Oct. 24 for a beautiful view of fall colors and sunset along the shoreline of Lake Barkley.
• Kentucky State Parks Offering Thanksgiving Buffet
  Thursday, October 15, 2009
  Kentucky State Parks restaurants are preparing for one of the busiest days of the year – Thanksgiving Day.
• Living History Encampment at William Whitley Historic Site Oct. 24
  Wednesday, October 14, 2009
  The William Whitley House State Historic Site will host a Living History Encampment on Oct. 24, featuring interpreters portraying figures from the early days of Kentucky’s settlement.
• Audubon Museum Hosts Prestigious Art and Craft Exhibition Starting Oct. 23
  Monday, October 12, 2009
  The John James Audubon Museum will present the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen group exhibition, a unique mixed media showcase of talent highlighting 2D and 3D work created by Guild members throughout the Kentucky area.
• Deadline for Poetry Contest For Kentucky State Parks 85th Anniversary Is Nov. 2
  Friday, October 09, 2009
  For those of you who like to write about your outdoor experiences, the parks system has a poetry contest for you.
• CCC Reunion Planned At Cumberland Falls on Oct. 10
  Wednesday, October 07, 2009
  Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is hosting a reunion for a group of people who left their mark on Kentucky and the rest of the country during the Great Depression.
• Geocaching and Fall Fest At E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park Oct. 16-17
  Wednesday, October 07, 2009
• Fort Boonesborough State Park Celebrates Boone’s 275th Birthday Oct. 17-18
  Wednesday, October 07, 2009
  The state park near Richmond that bears his name is holding a special weekend to commemorate Boone’s life.
• PhotoScenic Weekend Set For Oct. 24-25 at Natural Bridge
  Wednesday, October 07, 2009
  Natural Bridge State Resort Park will host the 47th annual PhotoScenic Kentucky Workshop the weekend of Oct. 24-25.