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

April 17, 2014 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

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!

Also See: More pictures of Rough River Dam State Park.

Picture of the Day: A Rough River Lake Collage

March 3, 2014 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

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.

See more Rough River Lake and Rough River Dam State Resort Park Pictures.

Picture of the Day: Sunset on Beautiful Rough River Lake

July 12, 2013 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

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.

Picture of the Day: Boating on Beautiful Rough River Lake

January 30, 2013 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Boating on Rough River Lake

I snapped the picture above on one of the Lady of the Lake Boat Tours my husband and I took last summer. If you’ve never been on one of these tours of Rough River Lake, make this the year you take at least one. The minute the tour’s over you want to ask the Captain (quite the character, this guy!) when the next tour leaves.

Whatever you do, keep the following tips in mind:

Bring your camera. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous and you’ll find 1,001 things to photograph.
Plan your day to include at least one meal at Rough River Dam State Resort Park’s Grayson’s Landing Restaurant. If you do the buffet, have the Coconut Cream Pie.
Enjoy a round of golf and/or miniature golf while you’re at Rough River Dam State Resort Park. Again, the scenery is amazing – and everyone is uncommonly friendly.
Did I mention the Coconut Cream Pie….

Check out some of our pictures of Rough River Dam State Park, Rough River Lake, and the wonderfully relaxing boat tours.

It occurs to me that, for whatever reasons, I’m having more cabin fever than usual this winter. From what I’ve heard, I’m not the only one either.

I can’t wait for nice weather to get here and stick around. The great outdoors are calling me!

Pictures of the Day: Christmas at Rough River Dam State Resort Park!

December 24, 2012 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Rough River State Resort Park outdid themselves with their Christmas decorations. Everything was absolutely beautiful! The festive decorations and Christmas trees would have put the Grinch, himself, in the Christmas spirit.

The decorations along the beautiful staircase leading down to Grayson’s Landing restaurant was SO pretty. This area of the lodge always makes me stop and stare, but this time it worked its magic with even more gusto. I told it, “Oh, you’re just showing off now.”

Something else I noticed about visiting Rough River State Park in the winter, with the trees “undressed,” you can see more of the beautiful lake…. and the birds! This bird lover is wild about that.

After Christmas, I have quite a few delicious Rough River reviews and more than a few really cool upcoming events at Rough River to tell you about. I’d tell you all about them right now… but, you know how it is… there are cookies to bake, bread to make, casseroles to assemble, ham to bake…..

We wish you and your loved ones a peaceful, beautiful, and absolutely breathtakingly perfect Merry Christmas. Cherish every loved one and cherish every moment.

Very Best Wishes for a Beautiful Christmas and Wonderful New Year!

– Joi and Michael, and their much-loved colorful family (3 daughters, 2 sons-in-law, 5 cats, 1 Guinea Pig, and 1 hamster!)