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Kentucky Pictures of the Day: Fun in the Sun, Kentucky Style

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Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park Golf Course

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park Golf Course

As I look out the window by my computer desk, all I see is white. Lots and lots and lots and lots of white. While it’s beautiful, the birds, squirrels, cats, and I want our green world back in the worst way.

Warmer days aren’t that far away and, before you know it, all the white will be replaced by beautiful lush green.

In the meantime, I thought a little reminder of warmer weather might do us all a bit of good.

Kentucky Lake

Kentucky Lake

Golfing, boating, hiking, bird-watching…  they’re all around the corner – even if the corner is covered in snow and ice at the moment.

Green Turtle Bay Resort and Marina

Green Turtle Bay Resort and Marina (Grand Rivers, KY)

Stay safe, stay warm, take extra precautions with outside pets, and keep thinking warm, green thoughts!

Black Eyed Susans at Rough River Dam State Resort Park

Black Eyed Susans, Rough River Dam State Resort Park

Kentucky Picture of the Day: Crazy Fun on Rough River Lake

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Water Skiing on Rough River Lake

Winter just really, really, really doesn’t want to leave, does it? I was dumbfounded yesterday morning when I went out to fill cat dishes, bird feeders and squirrel stations – sure enough, there were all the water bowls, frozen over.

Sigh.

Oh well, summer will be here eventually…. and when it does come blazing into town, be sure to keep Rough River Lake and Rough River Dam State Resort Park on your radar. If you need a little inspiration, just check out the picture above!

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Picture of the Day: A Rough River Lake Collage

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Pictures of Rough River Lake

Fun in the Sun Rough River Lake Style!

Winter’s beautiful and, make no mistake about it, there are a million and one reasons to love it- but I think warm (even hot) weather is on everyone’s mind and at the top of everyone’s wish list. I thought a little reminder of sunnier, warmer days was called for right about now.. as most of us are looking out the window at what the weather people promise us is Winter 2014’s Last Hoorah.

The pictures in the collage above are from a few wonderful summer days we spent on Rough River Lake.  Just looking at these pictures makes me feel warmer and I’m hoping they’ll have the same effect on you.

Hang in there, Kentucky, each passing day brings us closer to lakes, warm days, and long walks.

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Bingo Luncheons at Beautiful Rough River Dam State Park

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Rough River Dam State Resort Park Gift Shop

Win Gift Certificates to the Rough River Dam State Park Gift Shop!

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.

As I’ve said before, anytime you have a reason to escape to Rough River Dam State Park, throw on your shoes and head out the door. Lace them in the car… just get on your way!

I was just looking through a few “Event Flyers” and found something I knew you’d want to know about: Bingo Luncheons at Rough River.  These luncheons involve fun, food, ridiculously friendly people, and scenery that just can’t be beat, so get out your red pens and circle all the Mondays on your calendars!

Information from the Flyer:

Rough River Dam State Resort Park Presents: BINGO Luncheon (Ages 18 and Up)

  • Bingo Starts at 12:30 pm Every Monday (March – November, 2013)
  • Enjoy the delicious Lunch Buffet Special – only $7.99 per person (plus tax and tip)
  • Purchase of lunch is required for Bingo participation
  • Lunch begins at 11:00 am in the dining room (downstairs in the lodge)
  • Be sure to bring your dining room-issued ticket with you to Bingo at 12:30 pm
  • Win gift certificates to the Rough River Dam State Park gift shop!

Rough River Dam State Resort Park is located at 450 Lodge Road in beautiful Falls of Rough, Kentucky.

Call (270) 257-2311 for more information.

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Rough River Dam State Resort Park Salad Bar

A Salad from the Salad Bar at Rough River Dam State Park – There’s just something about these beets! Seriously, I could eat 20 each and every meal.

Picture of the Day: Sunset on Beautiful Rough River Lake

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Sunset on Rough River Lake

Breathtaking. That was the word that kept running around in my brain as I watched (and photographed) the sunset last summer on beautiful Rough River Lake.  We were on a boat tour at Rough River Dam State Resort Park as part of the lodge’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.  Each time I put the camera in my lap, I’d see something else just begging to have its picture taken!  It was a fun, beautiful, peaceful, and memorable boat tour and if you ever get a chance to take one of the Lady of the Lake tours at Rough River, jump on the opportunity like a cat on catnip.

For more pictures of Rough River Lake and Rough River Dam State Park from the 50th Anniversary Celebration, click the link.

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