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Beach Blast at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

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Ready to go jump in a lake?! Kick off what many people around Kentucky think of as “Lake Season” with the opening of Pennyrile Park’s public beach for 2015. The details, from the Kentucky State Parks, are below.

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park invites you to attend the opening of the park’s public beach for the 2015 swim season May 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The park will offer loads of fun activities during the “Beach Blast” beginning with a sidewalk chalk art competition for children and adults.  There will also be a sand sculptor on hand creating a beautiful works of art out of the white sand.

Food will be available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the park’s beach shelter. From noon until 4 p.m. the park will have a disc jockey dance party on the beach including announced games and dances.  Tie-dye T-shirts can be made at 2 p.m. at the beach shelter for an $8 fee per shirt. At 4 p.m., recreation staff will host a beach volleyball tournament.

Pennyrile’s beach will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. beginning May 23 through Sept. 7., unless otherwise posted. Guests are expected to follow all the posted rules and regulations.  No pets, fishing or alcohol allowed on the beach. Swimming is only allowed in the designated swim area.

Pennyrile Forest Beach

Derby Weekend at Pennyrile Forest May 2-3, 2015

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Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Lodge
 

If you’ve never been to Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, I’m here to tell you that you’re missing out on something extra special. The beautiful scenery and the cozy lodge are really something else – and the fried catfish sandwich just might be the best one in the entire state of Kentucky.  The food is always really, really, really good in this state park’s restaurant (located downstairs in the lodge).

When I had to give up gluten and wheat, visions of the epic fried catifsh sandwich at Pennyrile broke my heart in two. See the picture below and you’ll understand why.

Fried Catfish Sandwich at Clifty Creek Restaurant (Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park)
 

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Whether you’ve never been to Pennyrile or are (like us) regular guests, here’s a great chance to go back. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park is offering guests a chance to celebrate the Kentucky Derby at the park with a special Derby Weekend Package May 2-3, 2015.

The package includes one nights’ lodging, a dinner buffet Saturday night, watching the big race on television, a Derby hat contest, music from DJ Brandon Burke and a dance Saturday evening. A Sunday morning country ham buffet is also included.

The package is $150 plus tax for two people. Golf discounts are also available during the weekend.

For information and reservations, call Donnie Jones at 1-800-325-1711.

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Lodge
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.

The resort is 20 miles northwest of Hopkinsville, on KY 109 North. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park is approximately 8 miles south of Dawson Springs. Take Exit 92 on Interstate 69.

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Kentucky Picture of the Day: Beautiful Scene at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

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Tree at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Most people, with their photography, have a certain “look” or “feel” – a favorite technique, if you will – and I’m no exception. Because of my love for animals, trees and landscapes, most of my pics are of these subjects.

And food… let’s not forget food.

I’ve noticed something that’s pretty stereotypical of my tree shots. Apparently I’m all about the “undershot.” When I look through my pics for Kentucky Pics of the Day, for Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram, I see a lot of photographs taken from the vantage point of the one here.

What can I say? I am obsessed with trees and the sight of one reaching into the sky as though it’s touching the Heavens gets me every time. The other night, my husband and I were watching one of our favorite shows on the History Channel and they focused a shot up a tree as it reached toward the clouds – I thought about telling my hubby, “There’s another me out there…” but I didn’t want to alarm him after he’d had a long day at work and all.

I think the tree above is a perfect reminder of the fact that beauty is all around us – every day of the year. It doesn’t have to be a 85 degree day in June for Kentucky to show off. Our beautiful state struts her stuff year round.

Again, all you have to do is look.

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Family Adventure Weekend at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

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Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
 

Although this event has expired, there is always something to see and do in Kentucky. Visit our Kentucky Events  page for up to the minute happenings and be sure to check out our Things to Do in Kentucky  page.

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park is offering a chance to get outside this winter with its first Family Adventure Weekend, Jan. 16-18.

Guests may participate in several outdoor activities, including archery, geocaching, mountain biking (must bring your own bike), bird-watching, hiking, canoeing or kayaking, tree identification, orienteering and horseback riding (must bring your own horse). There will also be an astronomy program Friday night and music on Saturday night.

By registering, you will be able to select three activities to participate in two on Saturday and one on Sunday. The fee is $15 a person. The registration form is due by Jan. 9, 2015, and is available at http://parks.ky.gov/calendar/details/family-adventure-weekend/36602/

Guests will be responsible for appropriate dress, water, snacks and other items. All trips are considered beginning level since this is a family weekend event.

There will be special lodge discounts and the campground will be open for group camping. For more information, contact the park naturalist at rebeccae.clark@ky.gov or 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 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.

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End of Summer Blast at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

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If you live for the summer, I apologize ahead of time for my excitement – but I LOVE autumn like nobody’s business. Pumpkins, Thanksgiving, colorful leaves, seasonal drinks at Starbucks, sweet potato pie, football season, college basketball… I get even giddier when talk turns to autumn.

I guess that’s why I couldn’t help smiling ear to ear when I saw this event notification in my e-mail: End of Summer Blast at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park. We’re (almost) approaching the end of summer, and that means my good friend Autumn is just around the corner.

Yay!!!!

Although this event has expired, there is always something to see and do in Kentucky. Visit our Kentucky Events  page for up to the minute happenings and be sure to check out our Things to Do in Kentucky  page.

The beach at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park closes after Labor Day weekend. so they’d like to extend invitations for their End the Summer Beach Blaston Saturday, Aug. 31.

Activities include beach volleyball, limbo contests and more. Barbecue plates will be sold for $7 per person and will include barbecue, two side dishes, a roll and beverage. Food will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the beach shelter.

Music will be provided by a disc jockey from 4-8 p.m. Bring a beach chair, umbrella, towels and the whole family to close out the summer. No alcohol is allowed.

The park is offering lodging and meal packages. One night with two Saturday lunches is $125. Two nights with two Saturday lunches is $225. Additional lunches may be purchased for $7 a person.

Call the park at 270-797-3421 for reservations and details.

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 the Western Kentucky Parkway, exit at Dawson Springs and take KY 109 S.

Speaking of  Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park and Autumn (two of my personal favorite subjects), you HAVE to make plans to visit Pennyrile this Autumn – as many times as possible.  It’s just breathtakingly gorgeous when the trees put on their colorful Autumn attire.  Seriously, it’ll leave you speechless. The same can be said for just about all of the Kentucky State Parks – they’re beautiful year-round, but Autumn is a show unto itself. Last year we hit Pine Mountain State Resort Park at the perfect time – it made for some amazing pictures (see Pine Mountain State Park Pictures).

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