Raven Run Nature Sanctuary Trail, Lexington, Kentucky
A wooded walk to a Kentucky River overlook and into a scenic creek gorge. The 470-acre Raven Run Nature Sanctuary gets its name from a scenic creek that meanders through southeastern Fayette County and empties into the Kentuc... trails.com
Mammoth Cave Np
Image: Broadway, or Main Cave, is a colossal underground canyon. NPS Foto, royalty free. Mammoth Cave is the longest cave of the world with more 570 kilometers of passages. This length is so extraordinary, the second large... showcaves.com
Green River Lake
In the hills of central Kentucky. An Interpretive Center at the damsite acquaints the visitor with the geology, culture, and history of the area. The Green River is the longest river flowing completely in the Commonw... kentuckytourism.com
John James Audubon
Along the banks of the Ohio River just north of Henderson, KY, John James Audubon State Park houses the world's largest collection of Audubon artifacts and offers exhibits on the artist's life. Here, nearly two centuries ago, Joh... ky.gov
Siltstone Trail, Jefferson Memorial Forest, Kentucky
The Siltstone Trail is the longest, and perhaps the toughest, of several trails in the Jefferson Memorial Forest. The length is 6.2 miles one-way. The trail guide lists the trail as "strenuous", and some sources say that ... waymarking.com
E.p. Tom Sawyer
Welcome to E. P. Tom Sawyer State Park, one of 52 Kentucky State Parks. E. P. Tom Sawyer State Park is named after Erbon Powers Tom Sawyer. He was born in Metcalfe County, Kentucky on November 18, 1915. He spent his life serving ... ky.gov
Pilot Knob Trail, Stanton, Kentucky
An overlook west and north into the Kentucky Bluegrass region. Pilot Knob is not in the Red River Gorge, but it?s just 20 easy miles away. This big hill or little mountain?depending on your point of view?rewards the hiker wit... trails.com
Lost River Cave And Valley
At various times during the Civil War, the Confederate and Union armies were garrisoned in Bowling Green. Many encamped around Lost River Cave. Soldiers on both sides recorded their impressions of Lost River Cave and Valley in ... hmdb.org
Lake Cumberland
Lake Cumberland is an artificial lake in Clinton, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Russell, and Wayne counties in Kentucky. The primary reasons for its construction were a means for flood control and the production of hydroelect... anglerweb.com
Cumberland Falls
The solid hemlock beams and knotty pine paneling complement the massive stone fireplaces in historic DuPont Lodge. Fifty-one rooms offer beautiful views and full amenities including interior corridors. All rooms totally renovated... ky.gov
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap is indeed a national park of superlatives: rich history, spectacular scenery, impressive vistas, unique geologic sandstone formations, magnificent underground caverns, and abundant and diverse plant an... kentuckytourism.com
Ben Hawes
Something for all skill levels, from easy open flowing log roads, more difficult double-track to very difficult singletrack. The state maintains approximately 5 miles of logging road and double-track while locals mainta... singletracks.com
Jesse Stuart State Nature Preserve Trail, Greenup, Kentucky
A lovely, tree-lined ridgetop with views across the Ohio and Little Sandy River valleys. Even if you have never read a word written by the former Kentucky poet laureate, you should enjoy this pleasant loop across ravines and ... trails.com
Grayson To Paintsville: A Lake-to-lake Tour, Grayson, Kentucky
The drive of 54.2 miles heads south from Grayson and winds past some rocky limestone road cuts past the entrance to Grayson Lake. From here, as it continues southwest, it twists and turns through lush woods. Much of the trip ... trails.com
Anderson Woodland Trail
Old Kuttawa Recreation Area is managed by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. The park has available a picnic area, two large picnic pavilions, playground, restrooms, developed swimming area, drinking water, tables and grill... waymarking.com
Lake Barkley
World-class Lake Barkley lodge, designed by Edward Durrell Stone, seems to have just emerged naturally from the wooded shoreline that surrounds it. Using a post-and-beam wood construction of Western Cedar, Douglas fir, and three-... ky.gov
Dinsmore Homestead
A unique historic site where visitors can learn what rural life was like in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Nature enthusiasts enjoy the hiking trails developed in cooperation with the Kentucky Nature Conservancy ... kentuckytourism.com
Kingdom Come State Park Campground, Cumberland, Kentucky
If someone where to threaten to blow you to kingdom come, you might not mind if this state park were your destination. Kingdom Come State Park, the state?s highest park, is truly a land of superlatives and deserves more visit... trails.com