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Trail of Tears Weekend Planned at Pennyrile Forest May 12-13, 2017

April 5, 2017 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Trail Through the Forest

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park is one of the friendliest parks in the Kentucky State Park System. From one year to the next (to the next, to the next), it just proves itself to BE as charming as it LOOKS.

The restaurant (Clifty Creek) in the lodge is also one of the best in the system. Seems friendly people make the best cooks.

There’s an upcoming historical event at this beautiful park that will interest my fellow history buffs.

Learn about the route of the Cherokee on the Trail of Tears in western Kentucky during Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park’s Trail of Tears Weekend May 12-13.

The event, co-sponsored by the Friends of Pennyrile, will feature a bus tour of the trail in Caldwell, Crittenden and Livingston counties. The bus will take participants to Mantle Rock Nature Preserve, which is an important point on Trail of Tears National Historic Trail.

The Trail of Tears was a series of forced removals of the Cherokee living east of the Mississippi to what is now Oklahoma.

Guests can attend an introductory program on Friday evening and a historical and musical program on Saturday evening by Laura Hunt Angel.

Space is limited to 50 people.

The fee is $45 and includes the bus tour, a boxed lunch, evening programs and a tour guide. The park is also offering a 10 percent lodging discount. Call 800-325-1711.

The rustic wood and stone Pennyrile Lodge, with 24 rooms, sits serenely on a high cliff overlooking Pennyrile Lake. Open year-round, the park has 12 cottages in the wooded lodge area and on the lake’s shores. The restaurant seats 200, including a private dining room for up to 80. The park also offers hiking trails, fishing, basketball, tennis, camping and horse campsites that are available year-round.

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

Filed Under: Blog, Events, Kentucky History, News, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, Springtime in Kentucky Tagged With: hiking in Kentucky, Kentucky events, Kentucky historical events, Pennyrile Forest State Park Events

Hiking at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park (Hiking Series)

December 21, 2016 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Trail
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

While I do love this time of year (Thanksgiving? Christmas? Snow? UK Basketball? What’s not to love?!), when it comes to blogging about Kentucky Traveling and Tourism, I find that DAYS often pass by before I have anything to write or post about.  To make matters worse, I haven’t been going anywhere – so there are no new pictures to share or restaurants to review.

Oh well, every year (and human being… for which I usually qualify) needs a little rest now and then.

At least there are upcoming Kentucky events – in spite of the cold. One of our favorite Kentucky State Parks (Pennyrile) has hiking on its mind…

From The Kentucky State Parks:

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park will host a series of free monthly hikes throughout 2017, starting with a First Day hike on Jan. 1 at noon.

The remainder of the hikes starting Feb. 4 will be on the first Saturday of the month at different times. They will all be guided 2-hour hikes and will start from the lodge lobby at the park. The trails will vary by month.

Hikers are asked to dress for the weather and bring water, snacks and a hiking stick. These hikes are not recommended for children ages under 5. Leashed dogs are welcomed.  Hikes may be cancelled due to weather conditions.

For more information, call park naturalist Rebecca Clark at 1-800-325-1711.

The rustic wood and stone Pennyrile Lodge, with 24 rooms, sits serenely on a high cliff overlooking Pennyrile Lake. Open year-round, the park has 12 cottages in the wooded lodge area and on the lake’s shores. The restaurant seats 200, including a private dining room for up to 80. The park also has an 18-hole golf course with a pro shop, riding carts, pull carts and rental clubs. The course is open year-round, weather permitting. The park also offers hiking trails, fishing, basketball, tennis and horse campsites that are available year-round.

For more information about Pennyrile Forest and other Kentucky State Parks, visit www.parks.ky.gov

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park's Lodge

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park’s VERY Charming Lodge


Filed Under: Hiking, News, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, Winter in Kentucky Tagged With: hiking in Kentucky, January Kentucky Events 2017, Kentucky events 2017, Kentucky hiking trails, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park hiking

Kentucky State Parks Announce the Getaway to Golf Package, Available at 10 Parks

May 27, 2016 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Kentucky Dam Village State Park Golf Course
Beautiful Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park’s Golf Course
If you live in or near Kentucky and love golf, look no further than the Kentucky State Parks for beautiful and challenging golf courses.  You should also be on the lookout for various “golf packages” they announce throughout the year.

Kentucky State Parks has launched a new golf package at 10 resort parks across the state: The “Getaway to Golf” package is available now and includes overnight lodging and 18 holes of golf with a golf cart and breakfast beginning at $89 a person. The package price is per person, per night, based on double occupancy, plus tax and is subject to availability.

For more information about golf at Kentucky State Parks, please visit http://www.parks.ky.gov/golftrail/

{Kentucky State Parks Participating in the Getaway to Golf Package are listed below!}

Dale Hollow State Resort Park Golf Course

Dale Hollow is a Favorite with Kentucky Golfers: Challenging, Fun, and Always Immaculate

The Getaway to Golf package will be offered at the following parks. Please call to make reservations:

Barren River State Resort Park: 800-325-0057

Dale Hollow State Resort Park: 800-325-2282

General Burnside State Park (lodging at Cumberland Falls): 800-325-0063

Grayson Lake State Park:  lodging at Carter Caves 800-325-0059

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park: 800-325-0146

Lake Barkley State Resort Park: 800-325-1708

Mineral Mound State Park (lodging at Kentucky Dam Village): 800-325-0146

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park: 800-325-1711

Pine Mountain State Resort Park: 800-325-1712

Yatesville Lake State Park: lodging at Jenny Wiley 800-325-0142; Carter Caves 800-325-0059

The Kentucky State Parks offer excellent championship play at its 16 golf courses. Resort parks also have restaurants, hiking trails and many other recreational activities. For more information, visit www.parks.ky.gov

General Burnside State Park's Golf Course

General Burnside State Park’s Picture Perfect Golf Course

Filed Under: Barren River Lake SRP, Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park, General Burnside State Park, Golfing, Grayson Lake State Park, Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, Lake Barkley State Resort Park, Mineral Mound State Park, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, Pine Mountain State Resort Park, Summertime in Kentucky, Yatesville Lake State Park Tagged With: golf courses in Kentucky, Kentucky State Park Golf Courses, Kentucky State Park Golf Package

Fall Photography Weekend at Pennyrile Forest Oct. 16-18, 2015

October 13, 2015 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Tree

Tree I Photographed at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Earlier This Year

One of the most beautiful parks in the state, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, will host its Fall Photography Weekend on Oct. 16-18, 2015.  With a park as gorgeous as this one, there are countless opportunities to capture the shot of a lifetime.

The weekend consists of a digital photography contest and evening photography programs.

Two judges who are Kentucky Crafted artists with the Kentucky Arts Council will evaluate photos this year. On Friday night Walter Roycraft will present “Understanding and Improving Your Vision.” On Saturday night, David Toczko will present “Photography, a Journey of the Unexpected.”

Both speakers will judge the contest on Sunday morning.

The photography contest is divided into three divisions: point and shoot, intermediate, and master. Prizes are awarded in four classes in each division.  A best in show award will be presented to the photographer who takes the photograph the judges deem to be the “Best in Show.” Participants may register online at https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Parks/Photography, by mail, or at the park on Oct. 16 beginning at 2 p.m. Central time.

The registration fee is $35. Those who register one week prior to the event will receive a $5 discount. Children 16 and under pay just $10 to participate.  For more information on the event email rebeccae.clark@ky.gov

Lodging is limited. The park also has a campground for those who wish to camp over the weekend.

The rustic wood and stone Pennyrile Lodge (with so much Southern charm!) has 24 rooms and sits serenely on a high cliff overlooking Pennyrile Lake. Open year-round, the park has 12 cottages in the wooded lodge area and on the lake’s shores. The restaurant seats 200, including a private dining room for up to 80. The park also offers hiking trails, fishing, basketball, tennis and horse campsites that are available year-round.

Filed Under: Autumn Fun, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Tagged With: Kentucky photography contests, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, photography contests

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park is Renovating their Golf Course

September 23, 2015 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Golf Course

Pennyrile Forest State Park’s Golf Course

The beautiful golf course at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park  will undergo a renovation this fall and winter.

As a result, the course will be closed starting Sept. 25 and will reopen in the spring of 2016. The dry summer weather has been especially tough on the greens. The greens at the 18-hole course will be aerated and reseeded this fall.

Season passholders will be allowed to play at other nearby courses at Lake Barkley State Resort Park and Mineral Mounds State Park. They will be given a prorated pass for 2016.

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park has a lodge, cottages, restaurant and hiking trails. The resort is 20 miles northwest of Hopkinsville on KY 109 N. From Interstate 69, exit at Dawson Springs and take KY 109 south.

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Golf Course

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park’s Beautiful Golf Course

See more pictures of Pennyrile Forest State Park  (including the golf course) on Genuine Kentucky.

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