Kentucky’s State Parks and National Parks share and preserve the diverse landscape and history of the state. We have visited and made memories at each park in Kentucky. Each showcases the vast landscape of the state, including forests, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, caves, and the beautiful rolling hills. They are wonderful places to explore natural landscapes, learn historical facts, find solitude, and make memories. You can’t go wrong with a road trip to one of Kentucky’s parks!
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EncounterKincaid Lake State Park
We spent a lovely late-summer afternoon at Kincaid Lake State Park swimming, hiking, and playing mini golf. Unfortunately we didn’t...
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EncounterE.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
Want to join a star party in a 554-acre oasis on the edge of Louisville? Make a racquet at indoor badminton...
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EncounterWickliffe Mounds State Historic Park
Ready to fuel up your knowledge on those who have made Kentucky home? The staff and offerings at Wickliffe Mounds...
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EncounterBarren River Lake State Resort Park
Barren River Lake State Resort Park is in the beautiful countryside of Barren County, Kentucky near Mammoth Cave National Park....
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EncounterKentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park is forever tied to the community that sprang up to build one of the...
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EncounterJohn James Audubon State Park
Find your nature at this Kentucky State Park This park inspired what became one of the most expensive books in...
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EncounterCumberland Falls Road Trip & Moonbow Dates for 2025
Piles of delicious food built on plates of cornbread, mountain arts and beautiful views were the centerpieces of our last...
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EncounterPennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park has long held a special place in the hearts of our family. As our children...
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EncounterCarter Caves State Resort Park
Ready for two parks in one? Great! Carter Caves State Resort Park is a dynamic duo of a destination for...
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EncounterLake Barkley State Resort Park
Stepping into Lake Barkley State Resort Park‘s lodge for the first time, or seventeenth time, is impressive. Designed by architect...
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EncounterColumbus-Belmont State Park
On the bluffs above the mighty Mississippi River you’ll find Columbus-Belmont State Park. This 156-acre park is a captivating blend...
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EncounterGeneral Butler State Park
General Butler State Resort Park won our heart years ago when we took our children skiing on its rolling hills....
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EncounterNolin Lake State Park
Nolin Lake State Park is a great place to connect with nature. A campground, a beach, a boat ramp, and...
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EncounterKenlake State Resort Park
Stepping into the lodge at Kenlake State Resort Park is like stepping back in time in the best way. It...
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EncounterBlue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
We were blown away by the beauty and layers of history at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park. From prehistory...
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EncounterDr. Thomas Walker State Historic Park
Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site is the perfect summer location for a leisurely morning or afternoon – with a...
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EncounterSpring Wildflowers in MACA
A Trail Abundant with Wildflowers at Mammoth Cave National Park If you’re a wildflower lover, keep reading! We’re about to...
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EncounterThe Backcountry of Mammoth Cave National Park
The vast backcountry of Mammoth Cave National Park is the majority of its 52,830 acres. It is north of the...
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EncounterThe Lodge at Mammoth Cave reopens
The New Lodge at Mammoth Cave National Park After a long year and a half of renovations, The Lodge at...
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EncounterWaveland State Historic Site
We need to start by telling you about a crucial mistake we made about before our visit to Waveland’s State...
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EncounterA Little Trip to Rough River Dam State Resort Park
There is a little town in Kentucky called Falls of the Rough. It is home to Rough River Dam State Resort...
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EncounterAbraham Lincoln, Cheeseburgers, and Fudge
Hodgenville. A sweet little spot nestled in between Elizabethtown and Bardstown is where our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, was born. When...
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EncounterBasic Info You Should Know about Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park A must not miss when visiting Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park, home to the longest...
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EncounterBest of the Barrens: a Resort, Farmer’s Cheese, and Brigadoon
Barren is definitely not. In our travels we have discovered that Barren County has so many delightful destinations, here’s a...