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Cumberland Falls Offers Campout at the Fire Tower

February 21, 2018 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

”Dupont Lodge at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

Dupont Lodge at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

Enjoy an evening camping with a great view on four special camping trips this year at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.

The park is offering guests an opportunity to spend part of the evening in Pinnacle Knob fire tower with a spectacular view of the night sky and the Cumberland Plateau. The dates of the “Campout at the Fire Tower” are March 10, Sept. 29, Oct. 13, and Nov. 3.

Your camp will be on the ground near the tower, which is no longer used for spotting fires. When the sun comes up, you’ll break camp for a short hike back to the park lodge for breakfast.

The park provides a sleeping bag and pad, tent, pack and astronomy equipment. Participants will leave after dinner and return the next morning for breakfast at the park lodge. The cost is $35 per person and includes a snack and breakfast.

Registration is required. Call Steve Gilbert at 606-528-4121 or email steve.gilbert@ky.gov.

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park has a lodge, Riverview Restaurant, cottages, campground, hiking trails, fishing, horseback riding, rafting, other recreational activities and a great view of Cumberland Falls.

Pinnacle Knob Fire Tower

Pinnacle Knob Fire Tower

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Cumberland Falls Storytelling Festival Set For March 17-18, 2017

February 23, 2017 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Dupont Lodge at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

Dupont Lodge at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

An entire weekend in March will be dedicated to Appalachian stories and tales during the Cumberland Falls Storytelling Festival March 17-18.

The weekend kicks off Friday evening at 8 p.m. with a ghost story session. On Saturday, storytellers will take the stage throughout the day. The weekend will close with a Saturday evening concert at 8 p.m.

Participants will also have the opportunity to enter a liar’s competition during the lunch hour. Cost of the entire weekend is $25 per person. Tickets will be available at the door.

An overnight weekend package is available for $149 per person. Special weekend package includes two nights lodging, Friday dinner, three meals on Saturday, and admission to all sessions and concerts.

Featured speakers include:

  • Suzi Whaples offers a unique experience in storytelling. Her stories are her own, drawn from her heritage, her unique creations, or, occasionally a new twist on an old classic. Suzi intertwines the poignant, the encouraging, and the flat-out hilarious, whether she is taking you to the holler or to the county fair. She has performed at The National Storytelling Festival and as Teller in Residence at the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, Tennessee.
  • Stephen Hollen has been telling stories for over 35 years. He is an Appalachian storyteller, Mark Twain impersonator and full-time storytelling professional. His first experiences as a storyteller were sitting on a front porch in Clay County, Ky., listing to uncles, aunts, friends and family tell folk tales, Jack tales and all sorts of bone-chilling stories. Through the years Stephen has told stories in 28 states and Canada.
  • Amy Yeary Holmes began her storytelling career in the principal’s office of St. Paul High School in St. Paul, Virginia. Her knack for “telling it well” afforded her several opportunities, most notably a seminary degree. Amy now travels the Appalachian mountains and beyond presenting workshops, filling pulpits and telling stories. She specializes in spiritual stories about hope, healing and wholeness. She tells Bible stories, historical stories and personal stories sure to delight the audience.

For more information, contact Bret Smitley at the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park at 606-528-4121.

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park Pictures

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park Behind Dupont Lodge
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park Behind Dupont Lodge
Cumberland River
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park Moonbow Sign
Cumberland River Near the Falls
Cumberland Falls
Cumberland Falls at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Cumberland Falls at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

See more Pictures of Cumberland Falls and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park on Genuine Kentucky. This park is gorgeous!

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Kentucky Hills, Woods and Waters Weekend Jan. 20-22 at Cumberland Falls

January 12, 2017 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Cumberland River at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park will host the Kentucky Hills, Woods and Waters Weekend Jan. 20-22, 2017. Do NOT let the fact that it’s winter make you hesitate for a milisecond on this event. See the pictures in this post? They were each taken in January 2016 – and, as you can see, the park is breathtakingly beautiful, no matter what the temperature is.

The Kentucky Hills, Woods and Waters Weekend will give guests a chance to explore Kentucky’s rich cultural and natural history by attending free activities and workshops.

Participants will be able to choose from a wide variety of activities including guided hikes, kayaking, fishing, wildlife watching, and wildlife habitat restoration.

On Friday, Cumberland Falls naturalists will give talks on the history of Cumberland Falls, geology, winter plant identification and astronomy for beginners.

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Cumberland Falls at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
On Saturday morning, biologists from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will present programs on bear biology and grouse and quail restoration. Representatives of Trout Unlimited will lead a program on introduction to fly fishing.

Saturday evening, actor Kevin Hardesty will portray legendary long hunter Daniel Boone in a Chautauqua performance from the Kentucky Humanities Council.

On Sunday there will be field trips to local waterfalls and natural arches, moderate hiking required. All programs are free. Visit http://parks.ky.gov/calendar/details/kentucky-hills-woods-and-waters-weekend-/79913/ for more information.

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park has a lodge, Riverview Restaurant, cottages, campground, hiking trails, fishing, horseback riding, rafting, other recreational activities and a great view of Cumberland Falls. For reservations or more information, call 1-800-325-0063.

Cumberland Falls at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

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5 Kentucky State Parks Recognized in Kentucky Living Magazine’s April Issue

April 14, 2016 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Talk about deserved recognition! Five Kentucky State Parks were recognized in Kentucky Living magazine’s 2016 Reader’s Choice Awards published in April.

The magazine’s annual travel issue presents the winners based on voting by readers for 20 categories.

“We appreciate the support from the voters and Kentucky Living magazine,” said Parks Commissioner Donnie Holland. “All of our parks are special places and the recognition they receive is a credit to our staff and our visitors.” Kentucky Living April 2016 Issue

The following parks received recognition:

  • Selfie Location: 1st Place, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Corbin; 2nd Place, Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Slade.
  • Museum: 1st Place, John James Audubon State Park, Henderson.
  • Outdoor Recreation Spot: 2nd Place, John James Audubon State Park, Henderson.
  • Horseback Riding Trail: 2nd Place, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Corbin.
  • Vacation Getaway: 2nd Place, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Corbin; 3rd Place, Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, Jamestown.
  • Hall of Fame, Golf Course: General Burnside Island State Park entered the magazine’s Hall of Fame for being voted first place in the same category three consecutive years.

Other parks already in the magazine’s Hall of Fame include Cumberland Falls State Resort Park for scenic view and Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site for Civil War site.

To view the entire April issue of Kentucky Living, visit: www.kentuckyliving.com and click on “magazine.”

For more information about Kentucky State Parks, visit: www.parks.ky.gov

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Cumberland Falls Storytelling Festival March 11-12, 2016

March 3, 2016 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

 Cumberland Falls at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Beautiful Cumberland Falls at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park (in January)
As usual, Genuine Kentucky slowed down over the winter months. Like most people, winter for our family involves a lot of homemade soup, chili in front of the tv, following college basketball (go Cats!), and enjoying every single minute of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years.

Like the trees that I’m so obsessed with, I tend to “rest” a little in the winter months – but spring is within reach, so (like them) I’m waking up too.

I can’t tell you how excited I am to see all the new “events” and “announcements” coming in the e-mail.  It’s like the whole state is waking up after a long winter nap!

I have quite a few Kentucky Events to tell you about, so the press releases will be coming hot and heavy over the next few days.  Hopefully you’re as excited to get out and enjoy our beautiful state again as we are.

From the Kentucky State Resort Parks:

Everyone likes to hear a good story.

Make plans to hear some good stories at the Cumberland Falls Storytelling Festival the weekend of March 11-12 at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.

The whole family can kick back and enjoy tales about life in the Appalachian Foothills. Additionally, craft artisans will have traditional handmade items for sale throughout the weekend.

The weekend kicks off Friday evening at 8 p.m. with a ghost walk around the falls area. On Saturday storytellers will take the stage throughout the day.

Tim Lowry
Tim Lowry

The Bluegrass band “Colonel Strings” from Whitley County High School will play at 6 p.m.  The weekend will come to a close with a Saturday evening concert at 8 p.m. by Tim Lowry.   There will also be a liar’s contest open for anyone to enter.   This year’s featured tellers are Tim Lowry, Stephen Hollen and Pam Holcomb.
The cost for the entire weekend is $20 per person. Overnight weekend package are available for $129 per person, which includes two nights’ lodging, five meals and admission to the event.

Click here for more information about the festival.  For reservations, call 606-528-4121.

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park (near Corbin, KY) has a lodge, Riverview Restaurant, cottages, hiking trails, fishing, other recreational activities and a gorgeous view of Cumberland Falls.

Photo Credit: Picture of Tim Lowry is from the Kentucky State Parks.

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