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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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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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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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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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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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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The U.S. Army Garrison Fort Knox welcomes you to the BRIDGES TO THE PAST, a paved trail that will take you along a preserved portion of the histori...
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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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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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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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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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Northern Kentucky’s first state park and one of the first 10 in the commonwealth is General Butler State Resort Park. On August 12, 1931, a 3...
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Cherokee Park's main feature is the 2.4-mile Scenic Loop, with separate lanes for vehicle traffic (one-way) and recreational users. One of the orig...
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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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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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