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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FortFort Boonesborough has been reconstructed as a working fort complete with cabins, blockhouses and furnishings. Resident artisans perform craft ...
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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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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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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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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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Established July 9, 1958
On August 22, 1955, the Kentucky Property and Buildings Commission passed a resolution approving the development of a sta...
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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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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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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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2 miles, trailhead located at Whittleton campground, easiest walking trail in Red River Gorge, follows Whittleton creek, ends at KY 15, connector f...
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Gray’s Arch is one of the most popular destinations in Red River Gorge. On this route and the alternative longer route, visitors arrive at one of R...
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The Discovery Trail is a 4.5 mile trail mosaic comprised of all the park’s hiking trails combined into continuous circuit. Collectively, the ...
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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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Buck Creek Trail begins across from the entrance to Clear Creek Campground and follows Buck Creek along an old gravel road and dirt trail. This tra...
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2371 Kentucky State Highway 801 South,
Morehead, KY
The Cumberland Ranger District of the Daniel Boone National Forest is split into two main recreational areas. The Red River Gorge area and Cave Run...
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2375 Kentucky State Highway 801 South,
Morehead, KY
Eagle Lake Trail starts on the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail Section 5 and proceeds to Eagle Lake. A short portion of the trail i...
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2375 Kentucky State Highway 801 South,
Morehead, KY
The Martin Branch Trail begins at Rodburn Picnic Area (Kentucky Division of Forestry). Look for a small bridge crossing Martin Branch Creek. This w...
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