Department of Parks
Kentucky State Parks Events Update Due To Winter Storm

Kentucky Department of Parks News Release

Feb. 2, 2009                                                                    Contact: Gil Lawson

For Immediate Release                                                  502-564-8110, ext 168

Kentucky State Parks Events Update

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Several Kentucky State Park events have been cancelled or postponed due to winter storm damage and power outages. Park guests should call the park in advance to make sure it is open and the status of the event.

These events have been cancelled:

-         Arches Hiking Weekend Feb. 6-7 at Natural Bridge State Resort Park. All trails at Natural Bridge are closed.

-         The 1860's Pop Culture - The Times of Abraham Lincoln event at General Butler State Resort Park on Feb. 8.

Eagle Watch Weekend Feb. 6-8 Relocated To Lake Barkley

The Eagle Watch Weekend scheduled for Feb. 6-8 at Kenlake State Resort Park is

being moved to Lake Barkley State Resort Park. Guests should call Lake Barkley at 1-800-325-1708 for lodging reservations and call Kenlake at 1-800-325-0143 for updated information on eagle weekend event registration.

Parks Open

A few state park resorts are still without power: Kenlake, Kentucky Dam Village and Pennyrile Forest. All other resort parks have power and are open. Check www.parks.ky.gov for updates on resort parks and other information. Several recreation parks and historic sites are also closed due to power outages. Please call in advance before travel.

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The Kentucky State Park System is composed of 52 state parks plus an interstate park shared with Virginia. The Department of Parks, an agency of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, operates 17 resort parks with lodges -- more than any other state. For more information on Kentucky parks, visit our Web site at http://www.parks.ky.gov