Below is a list of all current press releases.  To view the full text, click on the press release title.

• Greenbo Lake Hosting Battle of the Bands July 13
  Tuesday, May 21, 2013
  Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, in conjunction with the University of Kentucky Extension Fine Arts Program in Greenup County, will present a “Battle of the Bands” July 13 at the park amphitheater, hosted by the local band “Mad Dog Mean.”
• Family Fun Archaeology Day at Wickliffe Mounds
  Tuesday, May 21, 2013
  Family-friendly, hands-on activities related to archaeology, prehistoric technology and park history will be presented at Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site during the annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend At Kentucky State Parks
  Wednesday, May 15, 2013
  With the Memorial Day weekend just a few days away, make plans to visit a Kentucky State Park for camping, hiking, golf, swimming, boating, fishing or enjoying a meal and overnight stay at one of the system’s 17 resort parks.
• Tech Adventure Camps at General Butler State Resort Park
  Wednesday, May 15, 2013
  General Butler State Resort Park will host Tech Adventure Camps in June and July for children in grades 1-8.
• Joe West Named Director of Kentucky State Park Rangers
  Wednesday, May 08, 2013
  Joe West, a retired Kentucky State Police officer, has been named the director of the ranger division for the Kentucky State Parks, Commissioner Elaine Walker announced today.
• Spring Arts & Crafts Show at Kentucky Dam Village May 25-26
  Tuesday, May 07, 2013
  Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park in Gilbertsville will hold its annual Spring Arts & Crafts Show on Memorial Day weekend, May 25-26.
• Kentucky State Parks Offer Discounts and Deals During Spring and Summer
  Monday, May 06, 2013
  The Kentucky State Parks are celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week May 4-12 with some special offers for guests during May and at other times during the spring and summer.
• Armed Forces Weekend Is May 17-19 at Green River Lake State Park
  Tuesday, April 30, 2013
  This weekend has been set aside to honor Americans in uniform who served their country in times of war and peace. Current and former members of the military can get a 10 percent camping discount.
• Smoky Bridge High Line Ride Offered May 4-5 at Carter Caves
  Friday, April 26, 2013
  Carter Caves State Resort Park is offering a zipline experience during the weekend of May 4-5 called the Smoky Bridge High Line Ride.
• Kentucky State Parks Hosting Adventure Race Series
  Wednesday, April 24, 2013
  Kentucky State Parks will host the 2013 Unbridled Adventure Race Series, three adventure races that will test participants’ physical and mental skills for beginners and veteran racers.
• Volunteer Day Planned at Lake Barkley State Resort Park May 18
  Monday, April 22, 2013
  Lake Barkley State Resort Park and community volunteers will hold a “Pass It On” Volunteer Day on Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Golf Discount Card Available for Kentucky State Parks Golf Trail
  Friday, April 19, 2013
  The Kentucky State Parks Golf Trail is offering its golf discount card – a great way for golfers to get discounts at their local course.
• Kentucky State Parks Celebrate National Trails Day June 1
  Wednesday, April 17, 2013
  Kentucky State Parks will be taking part in National Trails Day on June 1 with events across the state to recognize the excellent hiking opportunities at state parks.
• Birding on Barkley On May 11
  Tuesday, April 16, 2013
  Lake Barkley State Resort Park and Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area will hold “Birding on Barkley” on May 11.
• Mother’s Day Buffet Planned At State Parks May 12
  Monday, April 15, 2013
  The Kentucky State Parks will be offering a Mother’s Day buffet Sunday, May 12.
• Garden Party Exhibit and Tea Planned at John James Audubon State Park
  Friday, April 12, 2013
  John James Audubon State Park will host “A Garden Party” art exhibit April 18-June 16 as part of its 75th anniversary celebration.
• Women on the Frontier Weekend April 20-21 at Fort Boonesborough
  Friday, April 12, 2013
  Guests will enjoy a weekend of learning and sharing frontier survival skills and hands-on participation in routine and vital tasks experienced and performed by pioneer women.
• John James Audubon State Park Hosts Author April 21
  Thursday, April 11, 2013
  John James Audubon State Park’s yearlong celebration of its 75th anniversary continues April 21 with the first of a series of talks on the Civilian Conservation Corp and the founding of the park during the dark days of the depression.
• Several Kentucky State Parks Honored By Kentucky Living
  Wednesday, April 03, 2013
  Several Kentucky State Parks were honored in Kentucky Living magazine’s 2013 Best in Kentucky reader picks contest, published in the April issue.
• Wheeler Named Manager at General Butler State Resort Park
  Tuesday, April 02, 2013
  Kentucky State Parks Commissioner Elaine Walker announced today that Misty Wheeler is the new park manager at General Butler State Resort Park at Carrollton.
• Rail City Dulcimer Festival April 4-6 at Greenbo Lake
  Thursday, March 28, 2013
  The Rail City Dulcimer Society is hosting its 3rd Annual Dulcimer Festival at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park April 4-6.
• Derby Weekend at Pennyrile Forest May 3-5
  Wednesday, March 27, 2013
  Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park is offering guests a chance to celebrate the Kentucky Derby at the park with a special Derby Weekend Package May 3-5.
• General Butler State Resort Park to Host Mudathlon May 11
  Tuesday, March 26, 2013
  General Butler State Resort Park will host its second Mudathlon® – a 3-mile, 40-obstacle course seeking as much natural and muddy terrain as possible – on Saturday, May 11.
• Archery League Planned at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park
  Friday, March 22, 2013
  E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park announces its first archery league, set to begin competition the week of April 29.
• 8th Annual Geocache Weekend At Lake Cumberland State Resort Park April 19-21
  Thursday, March 21, 2013
  Lake Cumberland State Resort Park will host the 8th Annual Earth Day Geocache Weekend April 19-21. Geocaching is an outdoor sporting activity in which the participants use a GPS device to hide and seek containers, called “geocaches” or “caches.”
• Photography Weekend April 19-21 At Pennyrile Forest
  Wednesday, March 20, 2013
  Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park will host its Photography Weekend April 19-21.
• Nature Photography Weekend April 19-21 At Cumberland Falls
  Tuesday, March 19, 2013
  Nature photography buffs will enjoy this weekend that features a 24-hour digital competition. Photographers with all skill levels can pick up helpful tips from guest speakers.
• Barren River Lake State Resort Park Offering Barbecue and Music in April
  Friday, March 15, 2013
  Barren River Lake State Resort Park invites guests to the park every Tuesday night in April for its “Tour of America Barbecue and Music” event. The Driftwood Restaurant will be serving various styles of barbecue buffet style from a different region of America.
• Spring Break Adventure Week March 31-April 3 at Cumberland Falls
  Wednesday, March 13, 2013
  Cumberland Falls is a nature-lover’s paradise. Get the family outside this spring break with specially planned activities that the whole family can enjoy.
• Tri-State Model Railroad Show March 16-17 at Greenbo Lake
  Monday, March 11, 2013
  The free show will feature model trains, collectibles, books, train parts, souvenirs and more from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free rides will also be available on a small steam train.
• Carter Caves Wildflower Pilgrimage Weekend is April 19-21
  Monday, March 11, 2013
  The hills come alive every spring at Carter Caves with blooms of many shapes and colors decorating the forest floor. Guests can experience the beauty of the area during wildflower walks and van tours throughout the weekend.
• Rough River Presents “Nifty ‘50s Dinner and Show”
  Friday, March 08, 2013
  Rough River Dam State Resort Park and Pine Knob Theatre will present three “Nifty ’50s Dinner and Show” dates starting March 15.
• Easter Events Planned At Kentucky State Parks
  Thursday, March 07, 2013
  Kentucky State Parks will be serving their annual Easter buffets March 31, and several parks are planning other special events.
• 4th Annual Red Hatter’s Pre Derby Celebration at Lake Barkley State Resort Park
  Wednesday, March 06, 2013
  Red Hatters are invited to join Lake Barkley State Resort Park in celebrating the upcoming Kentucky Derby.
• Canoe and Kayak Trips at Carter Caves
  Tuesday, March 05, 2013
  The Tygart Creek Kayak Float and Tygart Creek “Regretta” Canoe Excursion will be offered on several dates during March, April and May.
• Barren River Lake PGA Golf Pro Carmello Benassi Jr. Honored
  Thursday, February 28, 2013
  Carmello Benassi Jr., the PGA golf pro at Barren River Lake State Resort Park, has been honored by the Kentucky Section of the PGA of America as Merchandiser of the Year (resort) during its annual meeting in Lexington
• Natural Bridge Trail Trek Series Starts March 16
  Thursday, February 28, 2013
  Discover the beauty of Natural Bridge State Resort Park on one or more naturalist-led guided hikes in the Natural Bridge Trail Trek Series that starts March 16.
• Carter Caves State Resort Park To Host Largest Mining Show in Eastern US April 6
  Thursday, February 28, 2013
  The Eastern Mining Collectors Association will hold its second annual Spring Meet and Show at Carter Caves State Resort Park on April 6.
• Wildflower Weekend is April 19-21 at Natural Bridge
  Tuesday, February 26, 2013
  The Kentucky Native Plant Society’s Wildflower Weekend, April 19-21, is a chance for botanists, gardeners and nature lovers to enjoy the hundreds of species of native plants at Natural Bridge State Resort Park.
• Kentucky State Parks Offer Camping Discount In April
  Friday, February 22, 2013
  Kentucky State Parks are offering a 20 percent discount on camping reservations made for April 1-25.
• Kentucky State Parks Announce Family Adventure Quest for 2013
  Thursday, February 21, 2013
  The Kentucky State Parks is in its eighth year offering the Family Adventure Quest – a trivia and digital photo contest for families or friends in teams of two to six people.
• Future Sportsman’s Weekend at Rough River March 23
  Wednesday, February 20, 2013
  This fun-filled weekend is dedicated to getting young people interested and actively involved in hunting, fishing and the great outdoors!
• Native American Weekend at Cumberland Falls is March 22-24
  Tuesday, February 19, 2013
  Cumberland Falls State Resort Park will hold Native American Weekend March 22-24. The weekend will be about the traditions, culture and history of Native Americans.
• White-Nose Syndrome Found at Two Kentucky State Parks
  Friday, February 15, 2013
  White-nose syndrome, a disease deadly to hibernating bats, has been found in caves at Carter Caves State Resort Park and Kingdom Come State Park.
• John James Audubon State Park Celebrates 75th Anniversary
  Thursday, February 14, 2013
  John James Audubon State Park in Henderson is celebrating its 75th anniversary during 2013 and has scheduled several special events throughout the year.
• Two Kentucky State Park Golf Courses Recognized
  Friday, February 08, 2013
  Two Kentucky State Parks golf courses are ranked among the top 10 courses in Kentucky for 2013-2014, according to Golf Digest magazine.
• Kentucky State Park Race Series Starts April 20
  Thursday, February 07, 2013
  The ninth annual Kentucky State Park Race Series will start April 20 with the Goose Creek 5K at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park in Louisville.
• Woods Lore and Tracking Weekend March 1-3 at Carter Caves
  Tuesday, February 05, 2013
  Step back in time to the 18th century, when American Indians and European Americans lived closer to nature.
• Kentucky State Parks Looking for Campground Hosts
  Tuesday, January 29, 2013
  The Kentucky State Parks are looking for volunteers to serve as campground hosts during the spring, summer and fall of 2013.
• Oil Painting Weekend Feb. 22-24 at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
  Wednesday, January 23, 2013
  If you've always wanted to learn how to paint, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park has a weekend event for you Feb. 22-24.
• Wild Game and Bison Meals Planned at Kentucky State Parks
  Thursday, January 17, 2013
  After spending the day hiking, fishing or exploring, there’s no better way to take a break than to enjoy a good meal of bison or traditional wild game.
• Kentucky State Parks Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Special Events
  Thursday, January 10, 2013
  Looking for that perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Consider a Kentucky State Park. Many parks are offering special events and packages in February to help celebrate Valentine’s Day.
• Kentucky State Parks Names New Manager at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
  Monday, December 17, 2012
  Kentucky State Parks Commissioner Elaine Walker announced today that Barry Barenfanger is the new manager at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park in Jamestown.
• Winter Photo Weekend at Pine Mountain Jan. 25-27
  Tuesday, December 11, 2012
  Pine Mountain State Resort Park will again provide cold-weather adventure with Winter Photo Weekend set for Jan. 25-27.
• Appalachian Heritage Buffalo Night Jan. 12 at Natural Bridge
  Tuesday, December 11, 2012
  Natural Bridge State Resort Park is hosting Appalachian Heritage Buffalo Night on Jan. 12, 2013.
• Hike the Highlands Weekend Jan. 11-13 at Pine Mountain State Resort Park
  Friday, December 07, 2012
  Brush off the stay-inside blues and join Pine Mountain State Resort Park for an expanded series of wintry weekend hikes during the Hike the Highlands Weekend, Jan. 11-13.
• Winter Adventure Weekend Planned Jan. 25-27 at Carter Caves State Resort Park
  Friday, December 07, 2012
  Carter Caves State Resort Park will present a weekend of hiking, kayaking, recreational tree climbing, cave tours, winter survival, rappelling, archeological field trips, a zip line and other adventures with its fourth annual Winter Adventure Weekend, Jan. 25-27, 2013.
• Rook Tournaments at Pennyrile Forest and Rough River in January
  Thursday, December 06, 2012
  Two Kentucky State Resort Parks will host Rook tournaments in January.
• Kentucky State Parks Offer Holiday Gift Ideas
  Tuesday, December 04, 2012
  The Kentucky State Parks have some great holiday gift ideas for you and your family.
• Nature Watch Weekend for Sandhill Cranes Jan. 25-27 and Feb. 8-10 at Barren River
  Monday, December 03, 2012
  Barren River Lake State Resort Park is again offering two weekends in January and February to view these beautiful birds.
• Eagle Watch Weekends Available At Kentucky State Parks
  Friday, November 30, 2012
  Nature lovers should be making plans for a unique Kentucky State Park tradition – Eagle Watch Weekends in January and February 2013.
• New Year’s Eve Events At Kentucky State Parks
  Thursday, November 29, 2012
  The Kentucky State Parks are gearing up for 2013 with several New Year’s Eve parties and events planned at resort parks across the state.
• Kentucky State Parks Foundation Accepting Donations As Part of Giving Tuesday
  Tuesday, November 27, 2012
  Charities across the U.S. are taking part in “Giving Tuesday,” a day set aside during the holidays for nonprofit organizations to accept donations. The Kentucky State Park Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 2007 to support the Kentucky State Parks. It raises money that is used for state parks through grants for projects.