The Conservancy’s Kentucky River Palisades project encompasses about 100 river miles, stretching from Clays Ferry in Madison County to Frankf...
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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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Daniel Boone (1734-1820), known for his role in the exploring and settling of the Kentucky frontier decided that the settlement of Boonesborough ha...
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The Berea College Forest is one of the oldest managed private forests in the United States. The forest has been producing wood products and drinkin...
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FortFort Boonesborough has been reconstructed as a working fort complete with cabins, blockhouses and furnishings. Resident artisans perform craft ...
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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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This scenic trail is perfect for a short dayhike. The trail is located on the west side of Bee Rock Campground.
Approximately 200 yards off the tr...
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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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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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Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park combines the beauty of a rolling, wooded hills park with a historic site that honors the pioneers who brave...
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This popular trail is developed along the north side of Bark Camp Creek. A small waterfall occurs about a mile from the trailhead followed by a ser...
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The trail runs parallel to Dog Slaughter Creek through dense stands of hemlock and rhododendron. Near the mouth of the creek, a 15-foot waterfall (...
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Known as the Niagara of the South, Cumberland Falls attracts outdoor enthusiasts and the curious each year. The reason being is that it offers a ph...
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1.5 miles, only trail leading to Eagle Falls, follows cliffline for much of the trail, best view of Cumberland Falls, after crossing seasonal strea...
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On January 25, 1927 Blue Licks State Park became Kentucky’s fifth state park. Judge Samuel Wilson of Fayette County, chairman of the Blue Lic...
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The solid hemlock beams and knotty pine paneling complement the massive stone fireplaces in historic DuPont Lodge, one of the most beautiful s...
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3.75 miles, trail begins under Natural Bridge, follows base of cliffs to Hood's Branch, 2 small footbridges, 2 options near end of trail to loop or...
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The awe-inspiring beauty of Natural Bridge State Resort Park is an inspiration to those who wish to see one of the great natural wonders of Kentuck...
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Double Arch Trail descends below a high sandstone cliff and through a forest of giant hemlocks and bigleaf magnolias. At the end of the ridge, a br...
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