FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 8, 2013) — Kentucky State Parks will be open this winter with a busy schedule of outdoor and indoor events.
These events include wildlife viewing weekends for elk, eagles, and other birds, the Winter Adventure Weekend Jan. 24-26 at Carter Caves State Resort Park, and 5K races. There are more than 250 miles of hiking trails at Kentucky State Parks.
For those who like to stay inside, there are special events planned for a Thanksgiving Day buffet, New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, dinner theaters, and two indoor pools at Lake Cumberland and Lake Barkley State Resort Parks. The park’s historic homes will also have special Christmas tours.
“We keep busy during winter months with many special events at our parks,” Parks Commissioner Elaine Walker said. “This is also a great time for groups to hold meetings and holiday gatherings at our park facilities.”
All 17 resort parks will be open every weekend all winter. All resort parks will be open for Thanksgiving and the following weekend. The winter schedule will take effect the week of Nov. 17.
Seven resort parks will remain open seven days a week. They are: Cumberland Falls, General Butler, Jenny Wiley, Kentucky Dam Village, Lake Barkley, Lake Cumberland and Natural Bridge. The other 10 resort parks will have lodges and restaurants open Thursday dinner through Sunday lunch from mid-November through March 10. Groups interested in lodging, meals and meeting space should call the park sales department to check on availability. All resort parks will be open seven days a week starting March 10, 2014.
All cottages are available for rental seven days a week.
The park system’s golf courses remain open, weather permitting. Five park campgrounds will also remain open during winter months: Carter Caves, Columbus-Belmont, Fort Boonesborough, General Butler and Levi Jackson.
For more information about Kentucky State Parks hours and special events, visit www.parks.ky.gov or call 1-800-255-7275.
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