Kentucky State Parks

Jam Session – January 25 Join area musicians on the last Monday of each month from 6pm-8pm for a relaxed evening of fun, friends, and music. You never know who will show up! This is an informal and unstructured event. It is open to all musicians and to the general public. There is no cost to attend this event as a performer or an audience member. Come early and enjoy a meal at Hidden Waters Restaurant.
Start Time: 6:00 P.M.   End Time: 8:00 P.M.
Home Page: Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
Contact: ptierney@qx.net

Bring your instruments out to Carter Caves State Resort Park to gather and play music with other local musicians. Don’t play? No problem! Come and enjoy the tunes that our local talent has to offer. The pickin will be in and around the lobby of Lewis Caveland Lodge from 7pm-9pm. Come early and enjoy a country meal in the Tierney’s Cavern Restaurant. This event is held on the 1st & 3rd Monday of each month.
Start Time: 7:00 P.M.   End Time: 9:00 P.M.
Home Page: Carter Caves State Resort Park
Contact: coy.ainsley@ky.gov

This event is open to the public with free admission. Quilt shop vendors will be onsite on Saturday February 6th. Folks wanting to enter a quilt in the show for judging can do so on Friday February 5th at no charge. For more information contact the Carter County Extension Office at 606-474-6686.
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Home Page: Carter Caves State Resort Park
Contact: denise.scheibly@ky.gov

Looking for an unforgettable encounter with nature? Why not visit us for an opportunity to view America’s national symbol, the Bald Eagle, in its natural habitat? Our Eagle Weekends are devoted to the observation, education, and conservation of our national symbol. We will be working with the Army Corp of Engineers, KY Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, and Trooper Island to provide you with a weekend you won't soon forget. Each weekend begins Friday night with a presentation about the weekend, the lake, and the park. Saturday we offer eagle updates provided by Fish & Wildlife prior to each guided boat tour on Dale Hollow Lake to view these majestic birds in the wild. We also take guided hikes out to the beautiful Eagles Point overlook. Saturday night is an oppurtunity to see various birds of prey, including the bald eagle, up close in an educational program. For more Eagle Watch Weekend information, please contact Jamie Avery.
Start Time: 9:00 A.M.   End Time: 8:00 P.M.
Download Registration Form (pdf file).
Home Page: Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
Contact: jamie.avery@ky.gov

Tiny tots ages 3-5 are invited to experience the world of ART at the John James Audubon Museum. Parents or grandparents should accompany their little Rembrant for a morning of educational fun with Art. Dress for a Mess! Classes will be the first Friday of each month, February~May.Pre-registration is required.Class time is 10:30-11:30 Fee:$20.00 for 4 classes (2/5,3/5,4/2,5/7)
Start Time: 10:30 A.M.   End Time: 11:30 A.M.
Home Page: John James Audubon State Park
Contact: kim.mcgrew@ky.gov

The magic of winter will soon be upon us, during this magical time join us at Kenlake State Resort park to witness the majestic flight of the Eagle. February 5-7, 2010
Start Time: 7:00 P.M.   End Time: Noon
Download Registration Form (pdf file).
Home Page: Kenlake State Resort Park
Contact: CathyJ.Clark@ky.gov

NOTICE: DUE TO THE RECENT SNOW STORM, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO FEB 5th - FEB 7th, 2010. If you've always wanted to learn how to paint, this is the weekend event for you! Learn the wet-on-wet method of oil painting by creating your very own 16x20 landscape painting. The fees are as follows: $65 for one painting class or $120 for two painting classes and the Friday night program. There is a maximum of 15 participants per class, so sign-up early.
Start Time: 9:00 A.M.   End Time: 2:00 P.M.
Home Page: Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Contact: rebeccae.clark@ky.gov

Pine Mountain State Resort Park will offer guided fall/winter elk tours in 2009-10. With sightings averaging over 100 elk per trip, the tours have proven to be wildly popular. Participants must sign up in advance for one of 8 tours planned for the 2009-10 viewing season. There are three tour participation options: 1) Basic Tour - $20 The basic tour includes a Friday evening elk program; Saturday sunrise tour, and a continental breakfast. 2) Full Package Tour for 1 Person - $107 The package includes Friday evening dinner, Friday evening elk program; Friday evening lodging, Saturday continental breakfast Saturday sunrise tour, and Saturday lunch for one person. 3) Full Package Tour for 2 Persons - $158 The package includes Friday evening dinner, Friday evening elk program; Friday evening lodging, Saturday continental breakfast Saturday sunrise tour, and Saturday lunch for two people. Participation in the Friday evening natural history program about elk is strongly encouraged, as it serves as an invaluable enhancement to your enjoyment of the Saturday tour. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, camera, water, and snacks. The Saturday van tour leaves the park variably between 6:00 and 6:30 AM depending on the date, and usually returns to the park between 10:00 and 10:30 AM. Observations will be made from both inside and outside the vans. Walking distances are minimal. While outside the vans, all members of the tour must stay together and participants are not permitted to leave the tour to explore on their own. As well, participants are not permitted to follow tour vans in their own vehicles. For children under 8 years of age, careful consideration should be given as to whether or not they will remain attentive and interested for the duration of the tour. As the tour provider, we feel obligated to make every reasonable effort to assure that the tour experience is enjoyable for everyone. The tour is not recommended for children under 3 years of age. Kentucky's Child Restraint Law requires that every child less than 40 inches in height be restrained in a federally approved child safety seat any time the van is in motion. It should also be noted that public restrooms will not be available on the tour. Elk in Kentucky are free-ranging wild animals. While the elk viewing percentage at this site is high and chances are excellent that elk will be observed, sightings are not guaranteed. We expect to see elk on ev
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Home Page: Pine Mountain State Resort Park
Contact: Dean.Henson@ky.gov

Join us for a celebration of great American dulcimer music! Enjoy dulcimer workshops, jam sessions and concerts when you join us for this event! Musicians include: Richard Albin, Molly McCormack, Anne MacFie, Conrad Sheba, Chuck Flaim, and Fred Meyer. Package of $225 per couple plus tax includes two nights lodging, 3 meals (Sat. & Sun. breakfast, and Saturday dinner) and all concerts and sessions. Individual event tickets will be sold for $6 per person, per event. Contact Sheila Jones, Recreation Supervisor, at 270-257-2311 or toll free 1-800-325-1713 for more information!
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Home Page: Rough River State Resort Park
Contact: roughriver@ky.gov

Step back in time as the chef cooks up a variety of buffalo dishes. There will also be historical artifacts and presentations for you to enjoy as well.
Start Time: 4:00 P.M.   End Time: 8:00 P.M.
Home Page: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Contact: lisa.deavers@ky.gov

Fire Side Chats - 2/6/2009, 2/13/2009, 2/20/2009, 2/27/2009 Fort Boonesborough State Park and the Fort Boonesborough Foundation will be holding a series of “Fireside Chats” with famous characters from Kentucky history each Saturday evening in February. There will be a “Taste of Frontier Fare” from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The program begins at 7 p.m. at the block house. Tickets are $15 for adults or $25 for a couple. Children 12 and under are $5 each. Reservations are required due to limited seating. For reservations or information, call 859-527-3131 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or email: ftboone@bellsouth.net . All proceeds benefit the Fort Boonesborough Foundation. The Schedule for 2010 is as follows: Saturday, February 6, Daniel Boone/ Saturday, February 13, Maggie Delaney an 18th Century indentured servant/ Saturday Feburary 20, William Whitley/ and Saturday, Febuary 27, Isaac Shelby
Start Time: 5:30 P.M.   End Time: 8:00 P.M.
Home Page: Fort Boonesborough State Park
Contact: ftboone@bellsouth.net

Elk were introduced to Kentucky beginning in 1997 as a restoration project from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Prior to the release, elk had been gone from Kentucky for nearly 150 years. Come witness this magnificent animal. This tour is designed for any age group as the tours occur on vans on reclaimed surface mined areas. Tour price is $20 per adult and $10 for children under the age of 12.
Start Time: 5:45 A.M.   End Time: Noon
Home Page: Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
Contact: jennywiley@ky.gov

Free program about explorations in the Amazon and Andes.
Start Time: 2:00 P.M.   End Time: 3:00 P.M.
Home Page: John James Audubon State Park
Contact: juliea.mcdonal@ky.gov

All musicians are invited to our "open mike" jam session from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. inside Dupont Lodge. Come early and enjoy a country buffet at Riverview Restaurant inside Dupont Lodge. If you are not a musician, come and enjoy our local talent and fine country cuisine.
Start Time: 6:30 P.M.   End Time: 9:30 P.M.
Home Page: Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Contact: Steve.Gilbert@ky.gov

This weekend is a tradtion at Barren River. Bring your sweetheart for a weekend packed full of entertainment and fun.
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Home Page: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Contact: lisa.deavers@ky.gov

The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. It’s free, fun, and easy—and it helps the birds. It is a great family activity and we recommend you visit http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/ for fun children activities and more information on this event. Various species of birds can be found at Blue Licks throughout the year and we encourage all of our park visitors to participate. Be sure to dress properly for weather conditions and you may also want to bring binoculars and a camera. If you have internet access, we recommend you submit your bird count via http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/ , but if you do not have internet access a copy of the species form, checklists, and other bird watching tips are available at the front desk in the Worthington Lodge.
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Home Page: Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
Contact: ptierney@qx.net

Special Sweetheart rate: 2 night stay for $99.00 plus tax per couple. Dining available in our full-service dining room.
Start Time: 5:00 P.M.   End Time: 9:00 P.M.
Home Page: Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
Contact: Sue.Thomas@ky.gov

Romance that special someone in your life with a nice dinner followed by a theatrical performance by Cool Waters, purveyors of song and humor in the cowboy tradition. Remember nickel popcorn and sodas, the hero in white and the villains in black? Cool Waters sings the songs of those happier times. So come on out and meet some cowboys, outlaws, some preachers and a few old friends from your past. Dress the part if you like and come as cowboys and cowgirls on this interactive retro western night. Admission fee of $34.95 plus tax per person includes dinner and show. The park is also offering a package that includes the dinner, show and an overnight stay in Lewis Caveland Lodge for just $127.90 plus tax for two people. 1-800-325-0059.
Start Time: 6:45 P.M.   End Time: 9:15 P.M.
Home Page: Carter Caves State Resort Park
Contact: cartercaves@ky.gov

Cumberland Falls has been considered one of Kentucky's most romatic attractions for decades. Your weekend begins with dance on Friday evening, music provided by a DJ. On Saturday evening is a mystery dinner theater. Entire Weekend package is $299.00 per couple, Which includes two nights lodging, also includes dance on Friday and Saturday evening dinner& theater and breakfast on Sunday. Single person price is $239.00. Pricing for dance on Friday is $15.00 per person. Dinner and Show on Saturday is $35.00 per person.
Start Time: 9:00 P.M.   End Time: 10:30 A.M.
Home Page: Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Contact: BretA.Smitley@ky.gov

Every couple deserves a weekend away, so come an enjoy yourself at our Dinner Theatre Weekend. General Butler is nestled between rolling hills and stunning views of the Kentucky & Ohio Rivers; along with being steep in history! Package Price: $275.00 +tax per couple Includes: Friday & Saturday Night Lodging @ Butler Lodge, Friday Dinner Buffet @ Two Rivers. Saturday Breakfast Buffet @ Two Rivers, Butler-Turpin State Historic House Tour, Saturday Dinner Theatre and Sunday Breakfast Buffet @ Two Rivers. If wishing to book a cottage, guests would pay rate difference, along with Package Price, and would receive a $20.00 discount on cottage rate. If your plans are to come to the Dinner Theatre only, Individual Ticket price is $35.00 per person + tax.
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Home Page: General Butler State Resort Park
Contact: generalbutler@ky.gov

Artists are invited to participate in the monthly artist retreats at the Audubon Museum. Beginning to advanced artists may attend the all-day retreats, bringing their own artwork and materials. Occasional speakers, networking with other artists, critiques and hands-on techniques may be included in the retreats. Fee: $15.00 per person. Pre-registration is required. Time: 9:00-3:00
Start Time: 9:00 A.M.   End Time: 9:30 P.M.
Home Page: John James Audubon State Park
Contact: kim.mcgrew@ky.gov

Come to Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park for a romantic Valentine's Weekend! The festivities will begin with the “Not so Newly Wed” game on Friday night at 7 p.m. Saturday will feature dinner and a dance. Then enjoy a buffet breakfast with your sweetheart on Valentine's day morning. Check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. February 12. $205 package price includes: two nights lodging, Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast, Not-so-Newlywed Game, Saturday Sweethearts dance and prizes.
Start Time: 3:00 P.M.   End Time: Noon
Home Page: Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Contact: rebeccae.clark@ky.gov

Love is in the air at Rough River Dam State Resort Park! With this sweetheart package of $225 per couple plus tax, you will enjoy 2 nights lodging, 3 meals (Sat. and Sun. breakfast and a Prime Rib Buffet Saturday night), good entertainment and a lot of love and laughter! There will be many Valentine/couple related activities, with a 'Monte Carlo' Friday night event, and a dance for you and your honey with a DJ on Saturday night! Bring your sweetie out and feel a little Triple R- Rough River Romance! Dinner and Dance only packages will be also be sold for $75 per couple plus tax, must make reservations! Call 270-257-2311 or toll free 1-800-325-1713 for more information!
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Home Page: Rough River State Resort Park
Contact: roughriver@ky.gov

Romance that special someone in your life with a nice dinner followed by a theatrical performance by Cool Waters, purveyors of song and humor in the cowboy tradition. Remember nickel popcorn and sodas, the hero in white and the villains in black? Cool Waters sings the songs of those happier times. So come on out and meet some cowboys, outlaws, some preachers and a few old friends from your past. Dress the part if you like and come as cowboys and cowgirls on this interactive retro western night. Admission fee of $34.95 plus tax per person includes dinner and show. The park is also offering a package that includes the dinner, show and an overnight stay in Lewis Caveland Lodge for just $127.90 plus tax for two people. 1-800-325-0059.
Start Time: 6:45 P.M.   End Time: 9:15 P.M.
Home Page: Carter Caves State Resort Park
Contact: cartercaves@ky.gov

Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park wants you to have a memorable Valentines weekend on February 12-14, 2010. Have a romantic evening of dinner and dancing with your sweetheart at our beautiful lodge Friday & Saturday night. Friday night will be a Love Me Tender night as Elvis sings sweet love songs accompanied by a live band from 6:00 – 8:00 pm CST. A buffet dinner will be served during the concert and a dance floor will be available for those who would like to dance. The following packages are offered Friday, all of which are based on two people: Friday Night Package $141.95 includes one night lodging, Elvis dinner concert and breakfast. Elvis Dinner Concert $54.95 Saturday night attend a sweetheart dance with Klassyc Tymes from 8:00 – 12:00 pm CST. Klassyc Tymes is a great band that cover tunes from the 50’s through today. During breaks we will be playing couples themed games. The following packages are offered during Saturday, all of which are based on two people: Saturday Night Super Deluxe $169.95 includes one night lodging, dinner, breakfast, dance, & special gift Saturday Night Deluxe $149.95 includes one night lodging, dinner, breakfast, & dance Dinner & Klassyc Tymes Dance$74.95 Klassyc Tymes Dance $40 per couple For more information or to make reservations, call 1-800-325-2282.
Start Time: 5:00 P.M.   End Time: 11:00 P.M.
Home Page: Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
Contact: jamie.avery@ky.gov

Fire Side Chats - 2/6/2009, 2/13/2009, 2/20/2009, 2/27/2009 Fort Boonesborough State Park and the Fort Boonesborough Foundation will be holding a series of “Fireside Chats” with famous characters from Kentucky history each Saturday evening in February. There will be a “Taste of Frontier Fare” from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The program begins at 7 p.m. at the block house. Tickets are $15 for adults or $25 for a couple. Children 12 and under are $5 each. Reservations are required due to limited seating. For reservations or information, call 859-527-3131 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or email: ftboone@bellsouth.net . All proceeds benefit the Fort Boonesborough Foundation. The Schedule for 2010 is as follows: Saturday, February 6, Daniel Boone/ Saturday, February 13, Maggie Delaney an 18th Century indentured servant/ Saturday Feburary 20, William Whitley/ and Saturday, Febuary 27, Isaac Shelby
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Home Page: Fort Boonesborough State Park
Contact: ftboone@bellsouth.net

Celebrate Valentine's Day with that special someone at Greenbo Lake's Jesse Stuart Lodge. A romantic getaway for $58 that includes not only lodging, but Continental Breakfast and tickets to See Sandy Harmon's performance of Lily May Ledford Coon Creek Girl (1917-1985) When Lily May Ledford was a young girl growing up in a musical family in Eastern Kentucky’s Red River gorge, she wanted a fiddle so badly that she traded her most precious possession, a box of crayons, for a broken down instrument that didn’t have strings, tuning pegs, or a bow. She eventually became better known for banjo picking than fiddling, but that old fiddle helped launch a career that brought Lily May and her Kentucky mountain music to a national audience. Join Sandy Harmon as she brings Lily May Ledford to life in her One Woman performance of one of the Coon Creek Girls. There will also be a Special Valentine's Sweetheart Buffet for an additional cost.
Start Time: 5:00 P.M.   End Time: 9:30 P.M.
Home Page: Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
Contact: Greenbolake@ky.gov

Elk were introduced to Kentucky beginning in 1997 as a restoration project from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Prior to the release, elk had been gone from Kentucky for nearly 150 years. Come witness this magnificent animal. This tour is designed for any age group as the tours occur on vans on reclaimed surface mined areas. Tour price is $20 per adult and $10 for children under the age of 12.
Start Time: 5:45 A.M.   End Time: Noon
Home Page: Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
Contact: jennywiley@ky.gov

PLEASE MAKE PLANS FOR YOU AND YOURS AT OUR VALENTINE’S DAY GETAWAY. IT WILL BE AN EVENING FILLED WITH A ROMANTIC CANDLE-LIGHT DINNER BUFFET AND WONDERFUL ROMANTIC MUSIC PLAYED BY JODY CONLEY, FORMER MEMBER OF EXILE. YOU CAN EITHER JOIN US FOR THE EVENING OR MAKE THE WEEKEND OF IT WITH OUR GETAWAY PACKAGE.
Start Time: 4:00 P.M.   End Time: 8:00 P.M.
Home Page: Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
Contact: jennywiley@ky.gov

Enjoy a couple's dance and sweep that someone special off their feet! Upgrade to an overnight package to include an evening dinner for two at Harbor Lights Restaurant located inside the KY Dam Village lodge, the dance, and overnight lodging. There is also a discount for Friday night for those wishing to attend the dance and have lodging only. Call for more information! Anthony.Lawrence@ky.gov or 1-800-325-0146 ext#430.
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Home Page: Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
Contact: Anthony.Lawrence@ky.gov

Come and treat your special valentine to a wonderful prime rib and peel and eat shrimp special buffet dinner. 19.95 per person.
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Home Page: Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
Contact: LakeCumberland@ky.gov

Bring your instruments out to Carter Caves State Resort Park to gather and play music with other local musicians. Don’t play? No problem! Come and enjoy the tunes that our local talent has to offer. The pickin will be in and around the lobby of Lewis Caveland Lodge from 7pm-9pm. Come early and enjoy a country meal in the Tierney’s Cavern Restaurant. This event is held on the 1st & 3rd Monday of each month.
Start Time: 7:00 P.M.   End Time: 9:00 P.M.
Home Page: Carter Caves State Resort Park
Contact: coy.ainsley@ky.gov

Learn more about the 1,000's of Sandhill Cranes that migrate through the area. A wildlife biologist from KDFWR along with the park naturalist will be on hand to provide you information on these unique birds with a unique sound. Several trips are scheduled for the weekend. Pre-registration is required.
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Home Page: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Contact: lisa.deavers@ky.gov

Blue Licks treats its visitors to fine dining and entertainment at one of their most sought after events. Tickets are $34.95 + tax per person for dinner and entertainment. Packages available for $129 + tax that include an overnight stay in the lodge room of your choice, 2 Dinner Theater Tickets, & Breakfast for 2 the following morning. Call 800-443-7008 for reservations. Limited Availability! This year’s performance is by Fantastical Theatricals and will be a cabaret performance featuring music and dance.
Start Time: 6:30 P.M.   End Time: 9:00 P.M.
Home Page: Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
Contact: ptierney@qx.net

A weekend for artists and art lovers dedicated to the preserving and enhancing the culture of the Tri-State community. Artists may enter up to four pieces of work as either a professional or amateur. All work must be ready to hang and suitable for family viewing. Artists must be at least 18 years old and there is a registration fee of $15.00.
Start Time: 7:00 P.M.   End Time: 5:00 P.M.
Home Page: Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
Contact: Greenbolake@ky,gov

Pine Mountain State Resort Park will offer guided fall/winter elk tours in 2009-10. With sightings averaging over 100 elk per trip, the tours have proven to be wildly popular. Participants must sign up in advance for one of 8 tours planned for the 2009-10 viewing season. There are three tour participation options: 1) Basic Tour - $20 The basic tour includes a Friday evening elk program; Saturday sunrise tour, and a continental breakfast. 2) Full Package Tour for 1 Person - $107 The package includes Friday evening dinner, Friday evening elk program; Friday evening lodging, Saturday continental breakfast Saturday sunrise tour, and Saturday lunch for one person. 3) Full Package Tour for 2 Persons - $158 The package includes Friday evening dinner, Friday evening elk program; Friday evening lodging, Saturday continental breakfast Saturday sunrise tour, and Saturday lunch for two people. Participation in the Friday evening natural history program about elk is strongly encouraged, as it serves as an invaluable enhancement to your enjoyment of the Saturday tour. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, camera, water, and snacks. The Saturday van tour leaves the park variably between 6:00 and 6:30 AM depending on the date, and usually returns to the park between 10:00 and 10:30 AM. Observations will be made from both inside and outside the vans. Walking distances are minimal. While outside the vans, all members of the tour must stay together and participants are not permitted to leave the tour to explore on their own. As well, participants are not permitted to follow tour vans in their own vehicles. For children under 8 years of age, careful consideration should be given as to whether or not they will remain attentive and interested for the duration of the tour. As the tour provider, we feel obligated to make every reasonable effort to assure that the tour experience is enjoyable for everyone. The tour is not recommended for children under 3 years of age. Kentucky's Child Restraint Law requires that every child less than 40 inches in height be restrained in a federally approved child safety seat any time the van is in motion. It should also be noted that public restrooms will not be available on the tour. Elk in Kentucky are free-ranging wild animals. While the elk viewing percentage at this site is high and chances are excellent that elk will be observed, sightings are not guaranteed. We expect to see elk on ev
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Home Page: Pine Mountain State Resort Park
Contact: Dean.Henson@ky.gov

Carolyn Gaskin & Robin Hall will be visiting Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park just before dusk in search of paranormal evidence. They will be leading a team of people through the park with various ghost hunting equipment (cameras, camcorders, etc.) in hopes of spotting and communicating with spirits from the past and hopefully from the battle that took place at this park hundreds of years ago. This group is comprised of mostly women that share this common interest, but it is open to men as well. Each member of the group is passionate and enthusiastic about paranormal activity and each possesses different abilities. They invite the general public to join them at any point during this 4-6 hour quest. This is not a park event, but since it is something that many of our visitors enjoy, this group has made this activity available to all park visitors that wish to learn more about paranormal activity and/or join them on their hunt. This very informal event will be dependent upon weather so call the park that day to confirm.
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Home Page: Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
Contact: ptierney@qx.net

Package of $150.00 per couple includes lodging and dinner the night before your scheduled Elk Watch with a bag breakfast and transportation to and from the elk site the day of your scheduled watch. Stay an extra night(lodging only)with the package for $50.00.
Start Time: 6:45 A.M.   End Time: Noon
Home Page: Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
Contact: Sue.Thomas@ky.gov

Learn to read a sky map, learn some constellations and view space objects through telescopes in the dark skies of Cumberland Falls.
Start Time: 7:00 P.M.   End Time: 10:00 P.M.
Home Page: Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Contact: Steve.Gilbert

Fire Side Chats - 2/6/2009, 2/13/2009, 2/20/2009, 2/27/2009 Fort Boonesborough State Park and the Fort Boonesborough Foundation will be holding a series of “Fireside Chats” with famous characters from Kentucky history each Saturday evening in February. There will be a “Taste of Frontier Fare” from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The program begins at 7 p.m. at the block house. Tickets are $15 for adults or $25 for a couple. Children 12 and under are $5 each. Reservations are required due to limited seating. For reservations or information, call 859-527-3131 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or email: ftboone@bellsouth.net . All proceeds benefit the Fort Boonesborough Foundation. The Schedule for 2010 is as follows: Saturday, February 6, Daniel Boone/ Saturday, February 13, Maggie Delaney an 18th Century indentured servant/ Saturday Feburary 20, William Whitley/ and Saturday, Febuary 27, Isaac Shelby
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Home Page: Fort Boonesborough State Park
Contact: ftboone@bellsouth.net

Come join the staff at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park for an evening full of Appalachian tradition. Start off with a "Wild Game" style buffet meal in the Dining Room at the May Lodge that is sure to please. While you enjoy your meal you will be able to take in the entertainment of live Bluegrass music which is a rich part of our Appalachian heritage. Once your taste buds have been satisfied, come join us in the Meeting Rooms in in the May Lodge for some Folk and Country Line dancing.
Start Time: 4:00 P.M.   End Time: 8:00 P.M.
Home Page: Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
Contact: tshepherd@suddenlinkmail.com

Elk were introduced to Kentucky beginning in 1997 as a restoration project from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Prior to the release, elk had been gone from Kentucky for nearly 150 years. Come witness this magnificent animal. This tour is designed for any age group as the tours occur on vans on reclaimed surface mined areas. Tour price is $20 per adult and $10 for children under the age of 12.
Start Time: 5:45 A.M.   End Time: Noon
Home Page: Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
Contact: jennywiley@ky.gov

Join Natural Bridge on Saturday, February 20, 2010 to celebrate the world famous event of Mardi Gras. This annual occasion located in the Hemlock Lodge's Sandstone Arches Restaurant will feature a buffet of Cajun cuisine, live jazz music and colorful beads. The Cajun buffet will include a Louisiana “Dry-Rub” Roast Pork Loin, Shrimp Etouffee, Bayou Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Cajun Encrusted Fried Catfish and Alligator Beignets. Come out and celebrate the New Orleans tradition. The buffet dinner is $16.95 for adults, $8.95 for children ages 6-12, and ages 5 and under eat free. The buffet begins at 5:00pm and ends at 9:00pm. Jazz musician and vocalist, Gary Nelson, will be performing from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Gary plays the tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone and flute. Gary has performed all over Kentucky as well as in Virginia, Tennessee, Ohio, and Indiana.
Start Time: 5:00 P.M.   End Time: 9:00 P.M.
Home Page: Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Contact: hope.howell@ky.gov

Winter is a wonderful time to hike. You don’t have to worry about poison ivy or ticks and the scenery is just beautiful. Many of the sandstone cliffs in the area are covered with ice and without the leaves on the trees you can see many of the rock formations better than any other time of the year. Join park naturalist, Rebecca Clark as she guides a hike of several trails within the park and forest. Registration fee $12.00 per person.
Start Time: 9:00 A.M.   End Time: 3:00 P.M.
Home Page: Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Contact: rebeccaec.ark@ky.gov

All musicians are invited to our "open mike" jam session from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. inside Dupont Lodge. Come early and enjoy a country buffet at Riverview Restaurant inside Dupont Lodge. If you are not a musician, come and enjoy our local talent and fine country cuisine.
Start Time: 6:30 P.M.   End Time: 9:30 P.M.
Home Page: Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Contact: Steve.Gilbert@ky.gov

Pine Mountain State Resort Park will offer guided fall/winter elk tours in 2009-10. With sightings averaging over 100 elk per trip, the tours have proven to be wildly popular. Participants must sign up in advance for one of 8 tours planned for the 2009-10 viewing season. There are three tour participation options: 1) Basic Tour - $20 The basic tour includes a Friday evening elk program; Saturday sunrise tour, and a continental breakfast. 2) Full Package Tour for 1 Person - $107 The package includes Friday evening dinner, Friday evening elk program; Friday evening lodging, Saturday continental breakfast Saturday sunrise tour, and Saturday lunch for one person. 3) Full Package Tour for 2 Persons - $158 The package includes Friday evening dinner, Friday evening elk program; Friday evening lodging, Saturday continental breakfast Saturday sunrise tour, and Saturday lunch for two people. Participation in the Friday evening natural history program about elk is strongly encouraged, as it serves as an invaluable enhancement to your enjoyment of the Saturday tour. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, camera, water, and snacks. The Saturday van tour leaves the park variably between 6:00 and 6:30 AM depending on the date, and usually returns to the park between 10:00 and 10:30 AM. Observations will be made from both inside and outside the vans. Walking distances are minimal. While outside the vans, all members of the tour must stay together and participants are not permitted to leave the tour to explore on their own. As well, participants are not permitted to follow tour vans in their own vehicles. For children under 8 years of age, careful consideration should be given as to whether or not they will remain attentive and interested for the duration of the tour. As the tour provider, we feel obligated to make every reasonable effort to assure that the tour experience is enjoyable for everyone. The tour is not recommended for children under 3 years of age. Kentucky's Child Restraint Law requires that every child less than 40 inches in height be restrained in a federally approved child safety seat any time the van is in motion. It should also be noted that public restrooms will not be available on the tour. Elk in Kentucky are free-ranging wild animals. While the elk viewing percentage at this site is high and chances are excellent that elk will be observed, sightings are not guaranteed. We expect to see elk on ev
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Home Page: Pine Mountain State Resort Park
Contact: Dean.Henson@ky.gov

Package of $150.00 per couple includes lodging and dinner the night before your scheduled Elk Watch with a bag breakfast and transportation to and from the elk site the day of your scheduled watch. Stay an extra night(lodging only)with the package for $50.00.
Start Time: 6:45 A.M.   End Time: Noon
Home Page: Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
Contact: Sue.Thomas@ky.gov

Fire Side Chats - 2/6/2009, 2/13/2009, 2/20/2009, 2/27/2009 Fort Boonesborough State Park and the Fort Boonesborough Foundation will be holding a series of “Fireside Chats” with famous characters from Kentucky history each Saturday evening in February. There will be a “Taste of Frontier Fare” from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The program begins at 7 p.m. at the block house. Tickets are $15 for adults or $25 for a couple. Children 12 and under are $5 each. Reservations are required due to limited seating. For reservations or information, call 859-527-3131 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or email: ftboone@bellsouth.net . All proceeds benefit the Fort Boonesborough Foundation. The Schedule for 2010 is as follows: Saturday, February 6, Daniel Boone/ Saturday, February 13, Maggie Delaney an 18th Century indentured servant/ Saturday Feburary 20, William Whitley/ and Saturday, Febuary 27, Isaac Shelby
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Home Page: Fort Boonesborough State Park
Contact: ftboone@bellsouth.net

Elk were introduced to Kentucky beginning in 1997 as a restoration project from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Prior to the release, elk had been gone from Kentucky for nearly 150 years. Come witness this magnificent animal. This tour is designed for any age group as the tours occur on vans on reclaimed surface mined areas. Tour price is $20 per adult and $10 for children under the age of 12.
Start Time: 5:45 A.M.   End Time: Noon
Home Page: Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
Contact: jennywiley@ky.gov