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Photo Weekend Planned At Blue Licks Battlefield Oct. 14-15

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Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort park

Talk about a beautiful setting for photography! Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park has, literally, countless opportunities to take breathtaking photographs.  It’s also a fun place to take the entire family.  On October 14 and 15, you’ll all want to bring your cameras.

Photographers who want to learn more about outdoor and nature photography should make plans to visit Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park Oct. 14-15, 2011.

Tom Patrick of Georgetown, Ohio, will serve as the instructor for this weekend of fall photography. The weekend will start Friday at 6 p.m. with a discussion on techniques and equipment. Participants will spend Saturday taking photos around the Licking River and the park, for critiques and discussion later in the day.

Photographers of all abilities and backgrounds are welcome. The class has a limited enrollment, so call soon. To reserve a spot for the workshop, contact Patrick at 937-725-8128 or tom@tompatrickphotography.com

The cost for the weekend photography session is $90 per person. There are special lodging rates for participants, so call the park at 1-800-443-7008 for information and lodging reservations.

Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park has a lodge, cottages, campground, Hidden Waters Restaurant, Pioneer Museum and Store, gift shop, miniature golf, picnic areas and hiking trails. The resort is located 45 miles northeast of Lexington off historic Highway 68.

Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort park

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Nature Arts Day Celebration Returns to Nature Station

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Nature Station, Land Between the Lakes

Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area will be offering, Nature Arts Day, on Saturday, October 1 from 10am-4pm. Join us in the backyard for the return of this popular annual event at Woodlands Nature Station (NS).

The day is filled with fun activities to welcome the coming of autumn. Visit with local artists and craftspeople as they display, demonstrate, and discuss their work. Arts and crafts will be available for purchase.

On Saturday evening, enjoy Campfire Tales from 6-8pm at NS. Gather around the campfire for an evening of marshmallow roasting and storytelling! Arrive by 6pm to see the NS’s backyard animals on your way down to the campfire. Then have a seat around the fire to enjoy family-friendly tales from professional storyteller Cassandra Culin from Louisville. Check-in begins at 5:45pm and stories begin at 6:30pm. Admission to Campfire Tales is $5 ages 13 and up, $3 ages 5-12. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and dress for a cool fall night. Reservations are requested.

“Autumn is such a beautiful time, and there is so much going on in LBL–elk bugling, leaves changing colors, fruits ripening, songbirds and monarch butterflies flying south for winter,” said Cindy Earls, Special Events Coordinator at LBL. “Come to the Nature Station to experience fall and discover how local artists and craftspeople use nature as inspiration in their unique creations.”

General admission to the NS is $4 ages 13 and up, $2 ages 5-12, and free for 4 and under. The following is a complete program schedule for the weekend. For more information or to make reservations, please call 270-924-2020.

Saturday, October 1 at Nature Station

  • 10am-12pm Make a Monarch Kite
  • 1-4pm Basic “Sketching Animals” Workshop (sign-up day of event)
  • 3pm Critter Sing-along
  • 6-8pm Campfire Tales (Reservations requested.)

Come Outside and Play! at Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area, managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with “Friends of LBL,” to provide public lands outdoor recreation and environmental education. Friends of LBL encourage visitors to review LBL’s official website at www.lbl.org each season, and throughout the season, for the Calendar of Events, updates on programs and policies, safety information, maps, and temporary trail and road closures. Follow them on Twitter @LBLScreechOwl and on our blog at http://landbetweenthelakes.blogspot.com/. Additional LBL and “Friends of LBL” information is also available  by calling 1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000.

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September Events in The Land Between the Lakes Recreation Area

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Land Between the Lakes - Kenlake Marina at Kenlake State Resort Park Whenever you’re in the Land Between the Lakes Recreation Area, you’ll want to visit Kenlake State Resort Park!

There’s always something going on in the beautiful Land Between the Lakes region, and September is no exception.

Saturday, September 24, Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area will be waiving fees at participating day-use facilities in honor of National Public Lands Day (NPLD).

Description: 2010PublicLandsDay.JPGGeneral admission to The Homeplace (HP), Woodlands Nature Station (NS), Elk & Bison Prairie, and the Golden Pond Planetarium (GPP) show at 1pm will be free. Wranglers Campground will also be waiving day-use riding fees.

NPLD, a program of the National Environmental Education Foundation, supports the goals of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Outside initiative by offering activities at sites around the country to reconnect Americans to the outdoors and encourage family recreation. LBL will join other National Forests and National Parks across the United States in participating in our nation’s largest one-day volunteer event for public lands. There will be opportunities for volunteers to participate in a shoreline clean-up or a trail maintenance project.

It is recommended, but not necessary, to call to register for volunteer work early. Registrations should be made by September 23, especially larger groups. There will be two events taking place that day. The first event is from 8:30am-3:30pm: a trail project on the Fort Henry Trail, meeting at South Welcome. The second event is from 8am-12pm: a hike/canoe/kayak shoreline cleanup at Honker Dam. Volunteers should bring lunch, a water bottle, and dress for outdoor work. For more information on these projects, check out www.friendsoflbl.org or call 270-924-2007.

“Helping Hands for America’s Lands is the 2011 theme for National Public Lands, this is an inspiring way to celebrate public lands and give back to your favorite places,” said Emily Schmadeke, Volunteer Coordinator for “Friends of LBL.” “We appreciate our awesome volunteers who donate their time throughout the year to make LBL a cleaner, safer, and more enjoyable place for everyone.”

“This is a great opportunity for families, and especially groups, who want to demonstrate their appreciation for the environment,” said John Rufli, “Friends of LBL” Executive Director. “It’s a great tradition to start for families or groups that gives you the satisfaction of making a contribution to your community.”

 

38th Annual Camper’s Fair Returns to LBL’s Piney Campground

This is no ordinary weekend camping trip! Set up your campsite at Piney Campground’s 38th Annual Camper’s Fair, Sept. 21-25, and enjoy a variety of activities including arts, crafts, and evening entertainment. Piney is located in Tennessee on the south end of Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area.

Piney is open to the public at no admission fee, Saturday, Sept. 24, from 8am-4pm and Sunday, Sept. 25, from 10am-2pm, for the open house. Displays of camping equipment, RVs, and boats will be provided by area dealers. Piney campers are invited to bring arts and crafts to display at the flea market. Campers wishing to participate in the displays need to notify Piney Campground gatehouse staff upon entering the campground.

“The Camper’s Fair is a great way to celebrate the end of summer,” says Derrick Washington, Piney Campground Manager. “Campers can come out and have a good time with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. If you are considering getting into camping, it’s the perfect event to check out the different types of gear available.”

Piney Campground offers scenic lakefront and wooded sites, which accommodate tents and large motor homes; sites range from primitive to full hook-up. Rustic camping shelters are available as well. Campers can enjoy Piney’s hiking and biking trails, ball courts and fields, playground, and pavilion. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided. The campground also has two boat ramps, a fishing pier, a swimming beach, and bike and camping equipment rentals.

Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping shelters and a limited number of campsites are available by reservation. Reservations are available 24 hours online at www.lbl.org or by calling 1-800-525-7077 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST.

 

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Bryans’ Costume Ball Set for Sept. 23 at Bell House in Lexington

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Bell House in Lexington Kentucky

The Bryans’ Costume Ball will be held Sept. 23 to benefit Waveland State Historic Site in Lexington.

The ball will start at 6:30 p.m. at Bell House in Lexington. Music, dancing, food, costumes and more will fill this nostalgic evening. Bell House, a grand antebellum reception house on Bell Court just off East Main Street, provides the perfect setting. Guests are invited to gather from 6 to 6:30 for appetizers and costume change. At 6:30, the Lexington English Country Dancers will teach easy dances, Jane Austen style (if you can walk, you can do them). No need to bring a partner.
The Capital City Country Dance Orchestra from Frankfort will provide dance tunes, striking up the first dance at 7 p.m. Featured will be a Grand March – a procession to music, guided by a leader – for everyone.

The admission fee of $20 per person covers dancing and lessons; gourmet hors d’oeuvres; a chance to see Bell House, and a new exhibition of decorative arts from Waveland’s huge collection of donated artifacts. Proceeds go to the Friends of Waveland to help preserve and enhance the beauty of Waveland State Historic Site.

Waveland, home of Joseph Bryan, and Bell House, built by the Bell family, are both historic residences. Waveland was built in the 1840s at what is now a state park near Man O’ War Boulevard and Nicholasville Road, but it has no ballroom. Bell House, which burned and was rebuilt in the lavish style of the late 19th century, has space for dancing and mingling.

The costume theme is inspired by the late 19th-century social whirl of Bell House. Imagine a fancy dress party in the 1890s. Guests at such parties loved to wear Victorian versions of historic dress such as Medieval, Renaissance, Colonial or Regency styles. They also liked to dress as European peasants, ancient Greeks, fairy tale and Shakespeare characters, even concepts such as “Summertime” or “The Man in the Moon.” (Dressing rooms for men and women are available at the Bryans’ Ball). The range of costume possibilities is wide open, and modern formal wear is also appropriate. Costumes are not required.

Advance registration is requested by Sept. 15. Reserve tickets through Waveland, 225 Waveland Museum Lane, Lexington, 859-272-3611.

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Kentucky Adventures in Fall and Winter… There’s Still Plenty to Do!

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Panther Creek Park in Owensboro, Kentucky

The end of summer doesn’t mark the end of adventure in Kentucky! There are plenty of fun things left to do and wonderful things to see during the fall and winter months in Kentucky.  For one thing, hiking the trails in our beautiful state parks and city parks (like Panther Creek Park, pictured above) isn’t just fun, it’s good for you.

If you take a camera, you’ll find photo opportunities everywhere you look.  My dad was an avid photographer and he’d take some amazing pictures – not just of the gorgeous roses in his rose beds, but of trees, sunsets, hills, animals, etc.  He’d have his favorite pictures enlarged and my mom would mat and frame them. They made beautiful art work for the walls – art work that just LOOKED expensive.

If you have a really good camera and an even better eye for photography, it’s something you might want to consider.  Pictures like these would make cherished Christmas presents.

Head Outdoors this Fall and Winter in Kentucky

“It’s great to get outside during the cooler temperatures during this time of year in Kentucky,” said First Lady Jane Beshear. “There’s plenty of nature to see and experience throughout our state and being outside is a good way to get healthy and stay fit.”

Here is a listing of some adventure tourism events in Kentucky during November and December. To learn about other events, visit www.tourism.ky.gov/outdoors/.

NOV. 6, 2010
MOONBOW TRAIL TREK
Location: Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
7351 Highway 90
Corbin, Ky. 40701
Fee: Contact Park
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Details: Hikers can choose a challenging 4.5 or 10.8 mile trek through the beautiful Cumberland River Gorge. T-Shirts and refreshments will be available and there will be shuttle service to the trail head. Contact:  Bret Smitley or Steve Gilbert @ 606-528-4131 or Bret.Smitley@ky.gov / Steve.Gilbert@ky.gov.

NOV. 6, 2010
THE ECOLOGY OF SUSTAINIBILITY
Location: Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest
2499 Highway 245
Clermont, Ky. 40110
Fee: Bernheim members: $8; Non-members: $10 (Registration required)
Time: 10:30 a.m. – noon

Details: This program explores a foundation for sustainable living that is rooted in our understanding of the relationship we have with ecology and place. Contact: Susan Ritter @ 502-955-8512 or email: sritter@bernheim.org.

NOV. 6, 2010
NATURE BOOK FAIR
Location: Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest
2499 Highway 245
Clermont, Ky. 40110
Fee: Free
Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Details: Join the fun at this exceptional book event at Bernheim’s Visitor Center.  Enjoy music and light refreshments while you shop for the best selection of nature titles.  There are books for everyone, from the young bud to seasoned naturalist.  Help Bernheim celebrate the first year of the expanded Nature Bookshop, and “grow” your own nature library from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6. Contact: Susan Ritter @ 502-955-8512 or email: sritter@bernheim.org.

NOV. 6, 2010
POLLYWOG PLAY PARTIES: CATCHING THE WIND
Location: Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest
2499 Highway 245
Clermont, Ky. 40110
Fee: Free
Time: 10:30 a.m. – noon

Details: Pollywog play parties combine music, art, language and outside play to teach about nature themes.  Led by engaging child educators, pollywog play parties provide take home lessons for outdoor play learning.  In November pollywogs will be “Catching the Wind” through stories, songs and hands-on activities.  Come to Bernheim monthly on each first Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to noon to connect your family with nature in exciting ways.  Sponsored by PNC Bank, pollywog play parties are free for everyone (free for members and free with admission to Bernheim for non-members).  Class sizes are limited so call (502) 955-8512 by the Friday before the program to reserve your place in the pollywog pond. Contact: Susan Ritter @ 502-955-8512 or sritter@bernheim.org.

NOV. 6, 2010
ECO KIDS ADVENTURES IN NATURE: THE AUTUMN LIFE OF PLANTS
Location: Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest
2499 Highway 245
Clermont, Ky. 40110
Fee: Free
Time: 1-4 p.m.; On Your Own Challenge 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Details: The ECO in Bernheim’s ECO Kids programs stands for Every Child Outdoors.  Each first and third Saturday at Bernheim, ECO Kids Adventures in Nature provides kids and families with opportunities to get outside for play, fresh air and to learn about nature.  ECO Kids programs are free for members and included with admission for non-members.  On Saturday, Nov. 6, the focus is “The Autumn Life of Plants.”  Autumn is a busy time for plants, with colors changing and leaves falling.  Discovery Stations at the Visitor Center will be available from 1-4 p.m.  There is also an on-your-own challenge:  Autumn Plant Bingo.  Challenge sheets are available in the Visitor Center between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.  Contact: Susan Ritter @ 502-955-8512 or sritter@bernheim.org.

NOV. 6-7, 2010
A KENTUCKY WOODSMEN WEEKEND
Location: Fort Boonesborough State Park
4375 Boonesborough Rd.
Richmond, Ky. 40475
Fee:  $50
Time: Call park for exact times

Details: A weekend seminar for re-enactors, historians, educators and others that are interested in learning about life on the Frontier. Detailed presentations based on documentation, covering many aspects of the lives of long hunters, farmers, traders, scouts and others. Fee is $50 per person, you must pre-register, and attendance is limited to 50. Contact:  Phil Gray @ 859-527-3131 or Phil.Gray@ky.gov.

NOV. 7, 2010
WILD EDIBLES OF AUTUMN
Location: Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest
2499 Highway 245
Clermont, Ky. 40110
Fee: Bernheim members $15; Non-members $20
Time: 1-3 p.m.

Details: We’ve all heard, “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.”  Bernheim’s Wren Smith believes this old adage provides a pathway for all of us toward deeper and more heart-felt connections with nature and this place we call home. On Sunday, Nov. 7 from 1-3 p.m., join Bernheim for Wild Edibles of Autumn. Learn to safely and responsibly prepare foods from acorns, walnuts, hickories, persimmons and more. Smith has over 25 years experience with wild foods, and her Wild Autumn Salad, a festive mix of greens, dried persimmons, toasted hickory nuts and gorgonzola, will be just one of many “less than tame” recipes shared.  Advance registration and payment is required, call (502) 955-8512.

Contact: Susan Ritter @ 502-955-8512 or sritter@bernheim.org.

NOV. 13, 2010
THE ART OF OBSERVATION
Location: Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest
2499 Highway 245
Clermont, Ky. 40110
Fee: Bernheim Members $8 ; Non-members: $10
Time: 1-2 p.m.

Details: Increase your nature observation skills with this fun and rewarding program at Bernheim.  Discover how your ability to see natural treasure is connected to seeing patterns and details amid a clutter of visual stimuli. With practice, patience and instruction, you will learn basic skills to help you be more aware and attentive to your surroundings.  For adults and children over six.  Register by calling (502) 955-8512.

Contact: Susan Ritter @ 502-955-8512 or sritter@bernheim.org.

NOV. 13-14, 2010
FALL ELK WATCH
Location: Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
4441 KY Highway 1833
Buckhorn, Ky. 41721
Fee: Package price of $150 per couple ($110 per single) (see details)
Time: 5:45 a.m.-11 a.m.

Details: Enjoy seeing these majestic animals during their rutting season. Morning tours leave the park at about 5:45 a.m. Package price of $150 per couple ($110 per single)includes one night’s lodging, dinner on night of arrival, bagged breakfast and transportation to and from the elk preserve the following morning. Stay the night before or after with package for an extra $45.

Contact:  Sue Thomas @ 606-398-7510 or Sue.Thomas@ky.gov.

NOV. 20, 2010
ECO KIDS ADVENTURES IN NATURE: THE AUTUMN LIFE OF ANIMALS
Location: Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest
2499 Highway 245
Clermont, Ky. 40110
Fee: Free
Time: 1-4 p.m.; On Your Own Challenge 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Details: The ECO in Bernheim’s ECO Kids programs stands for Every Child Outdoors.  Each first and third Saturday at Bernheim, ECO Kids Adventures in Nature provides kids and families with opportunities to get outside for play, fresh air and to learn about nature.  ECO Kids programs are free for members and included with admission for non-members.  On Saturday, Nov. 20, the focus is “The Autumn Life of Animals.”  Autumn is a busy time for nature’s animals, with migration, food storage and hibernation.  Discovery Stations at the Visitor Center will be available from 1-4 p.m.  There is also an on-your-own challenge:  Thinking Like a Critter.  Challenge sheets are available in the Visitor Center between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Contact: Susan Ritter @ 502-955-8512 or sritter@bernheim.org.

NOV. 20, 2010
CANOEING FOR BEGINNERS
Location: Natural Bridge State Resort Park
2135 Natural Bridge Rd.
Slade, Ky. 40376
Fee: $30 per person includes instruction, canoe, paddle and life jacket
Time: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m

Details: Learn the basics of canoeing on Mill Creek Lake at Natural Bridge and then experience river canoeing on the beautiful Red River within the Red River Gorge Geological Area. The river trip is 8 miles on an enjoyable class I section of the Red River. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Registration fee of $30 per person includes instruction, canoe, paddle and life jacket. For more information contact Tyler Morgan at tyler.morgan@ky.gov. Contact:  Tyler Morgan @ 606-663-2214 or Tyler.Morgan@ky.gov.

NOV. 21, 2010
FULL “FROST” MOON HIKE
Location: Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest
2499 Highway 245
Clermont, Ky. 40110
Fee: Bernheim members $8; Non-members: $12
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Details: Bernheim night hikes are great opportunities to relax in the beauty of nature bathed in the light of a full moon.  Interpretive naturalists will guide you and provide information about night ecology, lunar lore and exciting tales.  Each full moon program is timed to begin near sunset and during the rise of a full moon over the tree tops.  In order to walk without flashlights, all full moon programs keep to open areas and established trails.  While cloud cover doesn’t usually cancel Bernheim night programs, severe weather sometimes does.  Please call between 3-5 p.m. on the day of the program to find out about last minute changes due to weather conditions.  Dress for the weather and outdoor hiking.  Please note that while Bernheim does allow dogs on a leash, we ask that you leave your furry friends at home for group hikes.  Registration is required; call (502) 955-8512. Contact: Susan Ritter @ 502-955-8512 or sritter@bernheim.org.

NOV. 27, 2010
NATURALIST WALK
Location: Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest
2499 Highway 245
Clermont, Ky. 40110
Fee: Bernheim members $8; Non-members: $12
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.

Details: Learn how to view nature through the eyes of a naturalist during this walk with Bernheim’s Whitney Wurzel, whose field methods combine wacky science and creative exploration into one adventure. By the end of this walk, naturalists of all ages will discover a world brimming with endless connections, untold stories and fascinating details.  Registration is required; call (502) 955-8512. Contact Susan Ritter @ 502-955-8512 or sritter@bernheim.org.

DEC. 3-4, 2010
SUNRISE ELK VIEWING TOUR
Location: Pine Mountain State Resort Park
1050 State Park Rd.
Pineville, Ky. 40977
Fee: $25 per person, $15 (for children 6 & under)
Time: 5:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Details: Pine Mountain State Resort Park continues its series of guided fall/winter elk tours in 2010-11. With sightings recorded for every tour over the last three years, guided elk viewing adventures have proven to be the current top-end nature experience available in Kentucky today. Participants must register in advance by contacting the park’s guest services desk at (800) 325.1712. Don’t delay; the tours fill quickly! Overnight accommodations are also available; lodging reservations must be made separately. The tour fee is $25 per persons ($15 children 6 & under) and includes the Kentucky’s Elk Herd presentation on Friday evening, and the continental breakfast and guided tour on Saturday morning. Participation in the Friday evening natural history program about elk is strongly recommended, as it serves as an invaluable enhancement to your enjoyment of the Saturday tour. Additional Sunrise Elk Viewing Tour Dates: Nov. 6, 2010, Dec. 4, 2010, Jan. 8, 2011, Jan. 15, 2011, Jan. 22, 2011, Feb. 5 2011, Feb. 26, 2011 and March 12, 2011. Contact:  Dean Henson, Park Naturalist @ 606-337-3066 or Dean.Henson@ky.gov.

DEC. 4-5, 2010
FALL ELK WATCH
Location: Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
4441 KY Highway 1833
Buckhorn, Ky. 41721
Fee: Package price of $150 per couple ($110 per single) (see details)
Time: 5:45 a.m.-11 a.m.

Details: Enjoy seeing these majestic animals during their rutting season. Morning tours leave the park at about 5:45 a.m. Package price of $150 per couple ($110 per single)includes one night’s lodging, dinner on night of arrival, bagged breakfast and transportation to and from the Elk preserve the following morning. Stay the night before or after with package for an extra $45. Contact:  Sue Thomas @ 606-398-7510 or Sue.Thomas@ky.gov.

DEC. 11-12, 2010
HORSE CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTING CLINIC
Location: Hidden Cave Ranch
877 Thrasher Rd.
Burkesville, Ky. 42717
Fee: $450
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Details: TWO DAY HANDS-ON CLINIC INCLUDES: Equine Skeletal Anatomy DVD*; Classroom lectures with real bones;
Equine Chiropractic Adjusting DVD;
Canine Chiropractic Adjusting DVD *; Segment on Dog Adjusting Techniques;
Basic Saddle Fitting Segment;
Anatomy Workbook with picture demonstration;
Equine Chiropractic Technique Workbook with demo pictures; and Hands-on Supervision by Dr. Hampton and State Licensed Veterinarian. Lunch, snacks and drinks included both days.
Contact: Registration and Clinic questions contact Dr. Bill Hampton @ 970-903-8399 or equinechiro@centurytel.net.  Contact Hidden Cave Ranch @ 270-433-3225 or marion@hiddencaveranch.com.

DEC. 18-19, 2010
FALL ELK WATCH
Location: Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
4441 KY Highway 1833
Buckhorn, Ky. 41721
Fee: Package price of $150 per couple ($110 per single) (see details)
Time: 5:45 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Details: Enjoy seeing these majestic animals during their rutting season. Morning tours leave the park at about 5:45 a.m. Package price of $150 per couple ($110 per single)includes one night’s lodging, dinner on night of arrival, bagged breakfast and transportation to and from the elk preserve the following morning. Stay the night before or after with package for an extra $45. Contact:  Sue Thomas @ 606-398-7510.

And, of course…. the most important thing of all. For the most adventure, fun, and excitement during the fall and winter months in the state of Kentucky… Don’t miss a minute of UK Basketball, U of L Basketball, and WKU Basketball.

Let the games begin!!!!

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Winter Rates For State Park Golf In Effect Nov. 1

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Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park has an 18 Hole Golf Course

Golfers, the weather’s cooling off, the trees are colorful, the air is fresh… You know what that means, time for golf in Kentucky to hit its stride!

Beginning Nov. 1, 2010, Kentucky State Park golf courses will move to winter rates for daily play as well as overnight golf packages.

The “Chip Shot” golf package, which includes overnight lodging and 18 holes of golf with a golf cart, start at $59 plus tax per person based on double occupancy. The rate is effective through March 31, 2011.

The park system’s popular all inclusive – “Tee’s and Zzz’s” package – includes lodging, breakfast and dinner, 18 holes with a golf cart, gift card, and preferred tee times. The winter rates for this package start at $89 plus tax per person based on double occupancy through March 31, 2011.

Daily winter rate green fees range from $11 to $17 weekdays and $11 to $22 weekends (golf cart not included) through March 31, 2011.  For more information on daily rates and golf packages visit our website at www.parks.ky.gov/golftrail

There are 18 state park courses to choose from. The courses at Grayson Lake, General Burnside, Dale Hollow, Mineral Mounds, My Old Kentucky Home, Pine Mountain and Yatesville Lake – have all received national and statewide recognition in recent years.

Kentucky State Resort Parks feature full-service lodges and restaurants, along with other recreational opportunities such as hiking trails, tennis courts and picnic areas.

John James Audubon State Park Has a 9 Hole Golf Course

Golf at Kentucky State Parks

18 Hole Golf Courses

  • Kentucky Dam Village
  • Barren River
  • Dale Hollow
  • General Burnside
  • Grayson Lake
  • Lake Barkley
  • Lincoln Homestead
  • Mineral Mound
  • Pine Mountain
  • My Old Kentucky Home
  • Pennyrile Forest
  • Yatesville Lake

9 Hole Golf Courses

  • Carter Caves
  • General Butler
  • Kenlake State
  • John James Audubon
  • Kincaid Lake State Park
  • Rough River Dam

Please click HERE for more information on each of the Kentucky State Park golf courses as well as directions, golfing tips, special packages, weather, and even a video starring Steve Flesch, Kenny Perry and J.B. Holmes!

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Land Between the Lakes Honors Veterans on Veteran’s Day

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Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area will join public lands across the nation in honoring veterans on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11, with a one-day free entrance or user fee waiver at designated facilities.

Land Between The Lakes will offer veterans, active and retired members of the armed forces, and their families free entrance into the Elk & Bison Prairie (EBP), Woodlands Nature Station (NS), The Homeplace (HP), and the 1pm show (does not include special events) at Golden Pond Planetarium. Veterans can pick up their free entry passes for the EBP at the Golden Pond Visitor Center (GPVC) on Nov. 11 from 9am-5pm. Also on Nov. 11, a one-day free vehicle permit will be issued for Turkey Bay Off-Highway Vehicle Area and a free daily trailer permit at Wranglers Campground.

During the fee waiver day, veterans can also pick up a coupon at NS, HP, or GPVC for a “buy one, get one free” return visit for ages 13 and up. The return visit coupon, which expires May 31, 2011, will be good for a future one-time admission to either NS or HP.

Whether you take a drive through the Elk & Bison Prairie, wander around the backyard at Nature Station, learn about life on the farm in the 1850s at The Homeplace, ride the trails on an ATV at Turkey Bay, or enjoy a trail ride on horseback at Wranglers, fall is a wonderful time to get outdoors and enjoy recreating at Land Between The Lakes!

Land Between The Lakes is managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with “Friends of LBL,” to provide public lands outdoor recreation and environmental education. Visit their website at www.lbl.org year-round to check out their Calendar of Events, updates on programs and policies, safety information, and temporary trail and road closures. Additional LBL and “Friends of LBL” information is also available on the website or by calling 1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000.

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Spooky Fun at Winders Farm in Morton’s Gap, Kentucky

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If you live in Western Kentucky, you don’t have much of a drive for sprook-tacular fun and maybe even a fun hayride.  Winders Farm in Morton’s Gap is just waiting to show you a howling great time.

Below is their 2010 schedule.  Gather your ghouls and goblins around and plan an outing soon.

2010 Schedule

Uncle Wallace’s Pumpkin Patch:

Open Fri, Sept 25 at 12:00 noon

It is open every weekend through Sun. Oct. 30

Fri:   3:00 to 6:00 PM

Sat:  12 noon to 6:oo PM

During the week (Mon-Thurs) you will need to make an

appointment.  (We have birthday parties,  businesses

and church groups scheduled on week days & nights)

Cost:  $6.00 per person (includes play area, hayride & pumpkin)

Winders’ Haunted Hayride & Haunted Manor

Fri:  7:00 - 10:30 PM

Sat: 7:00 – 10:30 PM

Cost:  $7.00 for both hayride & manor

Winders’ Ghost Walk

Fri:  10:30 PM

Sat: 10:30 PM

Cost:  $7.00
If you want to do hayride, manor & ghost walk, the discount cost is $14.00

Please note:  Participates should arrive by 9:30 PM to be guaranteed a hayride.

Click HERE for more information!

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Louisville Zoo: The Best Halloween Party in Town

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The greatest zoo in the world will be holding the greatest Halloween party in the world.  How’s that for appropriate?

Meijer presents “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” at the Louisville Zoo October 8-10, 14-17, 21-24 and 28-30, 2010

Be seen, not scared. The sweetest Halloween party in town is almost here.

For 14 nights in October (October 8-10, 14-17, 21-24 and 28-30, 2010) Meijer will present “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” at the Louisville Zoo where little ones can dress up in their wildest costumes and set off on a magical journey through the Zoo.

This beloved annual community tradition provides not-so-scary fun for families and features costumed characters to meet and greet and fanciful, larger-than-life storybook scenes throughout the Zoo. Plus there’s trick-or-treating for kids 11 and under. (In an effort to be “green,” we are asking children to bring their own trick-or-treat bag to the event.)  New this year is Toyland, where everyone’s favorite toys come to life – but they are really larger than life!

As a special treat, on October 22-23, PNC’s Grow Up Great Mobile Learning Adventure at the Zoo’s front entrance will be taking free photos of little ones in their costumes. On October 28-30, the fun will start before guests even enter the party when they visit Meijer’s Mobile Virtual Playground at the Zoo’s front entrance.

Also be sure to check out:

  • Meijer’s Pirate’s Cove
  • Mumpkin the Giant Talking Pumpkin
  • Super Hero City
  • PNC’s Grow Up Great Storybook Land
  • Subway’s Land of Oz
  • Ogre’s Swamp
  • And much, much more!

All main Party festivities are included with regular party admission.

Several special “thrilling” experiences will be available for the adventuresome (special fees and some restrictions apply). These include:

  • Dinosaurs! at Night.  16 super life-like animatronic dinosaurs are amazing during the day but they are spectacular at night! ($4 per person)
  • Spooktacular Haunted Carousel ($2 per person)
  • 4-D ride with SpongeBob SquarePants ™($4 per person)
  • NEW Zip Line over Meijer’s Pirate’s Cove at Waterfowl Lake ($10.80)
  • Sky Trail ® High Adventure Course ( $6.30)
  • The  Headless Horseman of Sleepy  Hollow Tour sponsored by Councilman Jim King, District 10 with additional support from Councilman James Peden, District 23 ($2)

The Zoo closes to daytime visitors at 3 p.m. on event days and Halloween Party guests can enter from 5 to 8:30 p.m. A special ticket for the event is required for visitors age 3 and up.

Ticket price is $8 per person at the Zoo or online now at www.louisvillezoo.org. Advance discount tickets are available at area Meijer stores for $6.50 ($1.50 off full-priced tickets).  Groups of 15 or more can purchase tickets for $6.50 per person online at www.louisvillezoo.org or by contacting the Zoo’s Group Sales department at 238-5348 at least 72 hours in advance.

The party is free for Louisville Zoo members (and any persons covered by their membership) on select nights—October 8-10 and 14-17.  Louisville Zoo Members must purchase half-price tickets ($4) for other nights. These tickets are only available at the Zoo or online.

This event is one of the Zoo’s major fundraising events, so encourage friends and family to support the Zoo by attending this time-honored family activity.

There are various parking options for the Halloween event. To park in the Zoo’s main parking lot, there is a $5 parking fee per car. Free parking and shuttle bus service is available at the Derby City Ball Field (from I-264, drive north toward the Zoo on Poplar Level Road and turn right at Taylor Avenue by Wendy’s Restaurant. Go to the end of the block and follow the signs.) Shuttles start about 15 minutes prior the beginning of the event and do not stop until the last car leaves the ball field. Shuttles are handicapped accessible and can handle strollers and wagons.

For answers to frequently asked questions about the party, visit http://www.louisvillezoo.org/events/halloween.htm.

“The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” presented by Meijer is also made possible by the sponsorship of Momslikeme.com, PNC Grow Up Great and Subway.

Additional sponsorship is provided by Councilman Jim King, 10th District, Gattiland, Kentucky State Fair Board, Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust, UPS and White Lion — the movie.

With additional support from All About Kids, Calistoga Artisan Sandwiches, Caring for your Smile – Dr. Westerman, Carnes and Setzer Transportation, Chili’s Grill and Bar, Delta Dental, Hartland Equipment Company, Lead Safe Louisville, Philpott Hay Company, Sysco, Tumbleweed Southwest Grill and Wolter Chiropractic.

Please Note:

Costumes/Masks: Kids are encouraged to wear costumes but they are certainly not required.  Adults may also wear costumes but we ask that they be family-friendly (not scary).  And since this event caters to small children we must require that adults NOT wear masks that cover the face.

Animals:  For their health and safety most of the Zoo animal exhibits are not guaranteed to be open beyond dusk with the exception of the HerpAquarium.

Road Closings: The following road closings begin at 4 p.m. on event days: Illinois Ave. from Trevilian Way to Taylor Ave., Russell and Grenade. There will also be signs posted for no parking on Illinois Ave. from Trevilian Way to Taylor Ave., Russell, Grenade, Ridgefield, Tycoon and Oak Hill.

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Spirits of Butler Paranormal Weekend Set For Oct. 23-24 at General Butler

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It’s that time of year again – ghosts, goblins, pumpkins, and other unspeakable creatures lurk behind every corner.  At least we have fun thinking they do.

Kentucky knows how to have a ball with Halloween and the fun is starting to shape up.  I have lots of posts about pumpkin patches, Halloween events, and haunted houses in store – so watch for them. The ghouls are about to take over Genuine Kentucky!

Check this one out:  General Butler State Resort Park is hosting a “Spirits of Butler Paranormal Weekend” on Oct. 23-24.

Join Starr Williams, certified ghost investigator and spokesperson of Psy Tech Radio, and the investigation team RIP for a weekend of ghost hunting at the Butler-Turpin State Historic House and cemetery located at General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton.

Learn about the theories, the latest in high-tech equipment and the best practices of ghost investigations followed by an actual investigation led by the “Spirits of Butler” team.

The park is offering a weekend package that includes the Saturday night paranormal event, one night’s lodging, an evening buffet and breakfast at Two Rivers Restaurant. The cost is $159 plus tax per couple and $99 plus tax for individuals.

The park is also offering the Saturday evening program only for $30 a person.

Make reservations for either the Spirits of Butler package or Saturday-only investigation by calling 1-866-462-8853. Ask for Spirits of Butler Weekend.

General Butler State Resort Park has a lodge, cottages, restaurant, camping, boating, hiking and biking, along with other recreational activities. The Butler-Turpin House was built in 1859 and served as the home of one of the state’s most prominent military families. For more information, visit www.parks.ky.gov.

General Butler State Resort Park is located at 1608 Highway 227 in Carrollton.

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