Carter Caves State Resort Park, established in 1946 and spanning nearly 2,000 acres near Olive Hill, Kentucky, offers a diverse array of activities and accommodations. The park features a lodge, cottages, a mini-golf course, a swimming pool, gem mining, a campground, miles of hiking trails, and cave tours. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. […]
Fort Boonesborough State Park, encompassing 332 acres near Richmond, Kentucky, was established in 1963. The park aims to preserve Kentucky’s second settlement, Fort Boonesborough, which has been reconstructed as a functioning fort complete with cabins, furnishings, blockhouses, craft shops, and a museum. The fort, a short drive from the campground, is open Wednesday through Sunday […]
Lake Malone State Park, a 338-acre park near Dunmor, Kentucky, was established in 1962. This park offers a boat ramp, campground, beach, picnic areas, and playgrounds, providing everything you need for a fun family vacation. The campground is open from March 15 to November 12, with reservations available for $30 a night. It features 25 […]
Fort Boonesborough, founded by Daniel Boone in 1775, was abandoned in 1778 after enduring a Shawnee attack. It has since been reconstructed as a functioning fort complete with cabins, furnishings, blockhouses, craft shops, and a museum. Established in 1963, Fort Boonesborough State Park officially includes the fort. Resident artisans perform craft demonstrations and live reenactments, […]
We have been camping at Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky for a few years now and always cherish our time there. For years, I’ve wanted to visit Maggie’s Jungle Golf, which is just a twenty-minute drive away. On this trip, we finally made it happen. Family-owned and operated since 1989, this seasonal establishment features […]
While camping at Land Between the Lakes, we decided to take a short drive up to the Kentucky Dam Visitor Center to check it out. The construction of the Kentucky Dam began in 1938 and was completed in 1944. It is operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Standing 206 feet high and stretching 8,422 […]
Lake Malone State Park, located near Dunmor in southern Kentucky, is a delightful destination. This park encompasses Lake Malone, which is surrounded by striking sandstone bluffs. Hikers can explore several trails that showcase Mountain Laurel, holly, dogwoods, wildflowers, and a small waterfall. Along these trails, they will also encounter scenic views of the lake and […]
One morning while camping at Lake Malone State Park in Kentucky, my husband and I set out to find the Big Twigs family. This whimsical family comprises six larger-than-life sculptures, standing 14 to 17 feet tall, scattered throughout the park. The Malone family includes Happy, Bobber, Oakley, Wattson, Annette, and Paige, each engaging in […]
Cascade Cave is a guided cave tour located in Carter Caves State Resort Park, near Olive Hill, Kentucky. It is the longest scenic cave tour in the park consisting of large chambers and many amazing cave formations. Tickets are $11 and must be purchased at the welcome center on the day of the tour. […]
The X Cave is a guided cave tour located in Carter Caves State Resort Park, near Olive Hill, Kentucky. It gets its name from the configuration of its passages which cross in the center of the cave to form the letter “X”. The tour spans approximately 45 minutes, covers a ¼ mile, and includes […]
