For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham L...
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Hiking in Mammoth Cave National Park can be a fun and rewarding experience as in other national parks. It is a great way to both see and experience...
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Green River Lake State Park opened in 1969 and contains 1,331 acres of land along with the 8,200-acre lake. The park has many attractions for those...
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BikingApproximately 9.2 miles of single track trails for mountain biking and hiking, trailhead is located across form State Park campground, partne...
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Established January 1, 1965
Vast forests did not cover all of Kentucky. In the south-central portion of the state an area of open grasslands known...
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BirdingYear-round birds include the Red-tailed hawk, goldfinches, Northern Cardinals, House Finches, Carolina Wrens, House Sparrows, Blue Jay, Whit...
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The Old Mulkey Meeting House is a log church erected in 1804.
It is the oldest freestanding log meeting house in the Commonwealth. Adjacent to the...
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Lincoln Homestead State Park features the original home of Lincoln’s mother, as well as replicas of the 1782 cabin and blacksmith shop where ...
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BirdingThere are great locations for birding throughout the park, like the Lake Ridge Nature Trail, the wooded areas near the campground, from the ...
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Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park is located in south-central Kentucky in the Cumberland River basin on the Obey River. The huge reservoir created...
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HISTORY
Established January 1, 1951
In 1750, Dr. Thomas Walker, the first frontiersman into Kentucky, stood on a high bluff overlooking a giant r...
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Taylorsville Lake State Park encompasses 1,200-acre of some of the most beautiful horse riding country. It boasts 45 spacious RV sites with electri...
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On October 8, 1862, cannon explosions shattered the rural peace of this tranquil countryside and the death moans of young soldiers. Perryville beca...
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Standing Stone State Park is located in Standing Stone State Forest on the Cumberland Plateau. The park takes its name from the Standing Stone, a 1...
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The Cordell Hull Birthplace State Historic Park was designated a state park in 1997. The 58-acre site is located on the Highland Rim, near Byrdstow...
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Located on the banks of the Ohio River at 201 West Riverside Drive, Clarksville, Indiana (I-65 exit 0), is the Falls of the Ohio State Park. The 38...
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Test your skills at the only outdoor public archery range in Louisville.Take a dip in the largest public outdoor swimming pool and splash park in L...
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Visit the smallest park in the park system where the ½-acre burial grounds of the Shelby family sits amid the peaceful countryside of Lincol...
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A full-scale replica of the fort, built by James Harrod in 1774, is the centerpiece of this park. Cabins and blockhouses are furnished with handmad...
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