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Groundbreaking for Recreational Trail at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

January 19, 2017 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park Lodge

I love Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park – I always have. Even the beautiful lodge, alone, fascinates me. See the picture at the top and the one below? Unless you’ve spent time at the Park, you probably wouldn’t guess that these are pictures of the same Lodge. The fascinating entry to the lodge (below) with its beautiful columns is beautiful in its own right, but the back view really takes your breath away – the way it sits up on the hill overlooking Kentucky Lake? Stunning.

What can I say, I just love photographing and spending time at this Park.

In fact, I actually wrote something once titled Why Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park Fascinates Me. Simply put, it’s a wonderfully relaxing place to spend a beautiful afternoon.

Below is some exciting news from the Kentucky Sate Parks and it concerns KDV, one of the state’s most popular parks.

A groundbreaking for a new recreational trail at beautiful Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 1 p.m.

The 8.5-mile trail will be open to hikers, runners, mountain bikers and wildlife enthusiasts. The groundbreaking will take place at the park’s horse stables, where the trail starts and ends.

The work has been carried out by volunteers and is expected to be completed in the spring. Natural obstacles will await mountain bikers along with easier routes designed for novice riders and those on foot.

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park has a lodge, cottages, campground, restaurant, 18-hole golf course, marina, gift shop and many other recreational opportunities. The resort is 21 miles southeast of Paducah. Take Interstate 24 to Exit 27. For information, call 270-362-4271 or visit www.parks.ky.gov.

Natural Bridge Trek Series Starts March 19, 2016

March 1, 2016 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

No doubt you’re as ready to get outside as I am, so this Kentucky State Park press release is just for you. The Natural Bridge Trek Series starts March 19. Other Trek Dates are May 14, June 11, September 24, and November 12.

From the Kentucky State Parks:

The Natural Bridge Trail Trek Series is an incredible opportunity to get to see much of what Natural Bridge State Resort Park has to offer through five naturalist-led hikes.

Participants will have the opportunity to leave their boot prints on every mile of trail at the park. While many people have visited before, most folks don’t know that the park has much more than just the Natural Bridge Arch itself.

The park has more than 25 miles of trails, other natural arches, a variety of trees, and a lot of interesting history. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get out in the woods with an experienced naturalist. Participants must sign up ahead of time and spots are limited. Participants who attend all five hikes will receive a free t-shirt.

The cost is $8 per person per hike. Ages 10 and up are welcome, but participants ages 17 and younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

The other hikes dates are May 14, June 11, Sept. 24 and Nov. 12. All hikes begin at 9:30 a.m.

To register and for information, call 606-663-2214.

Natural Bridge State Resort Park is home to one of the larger and most famous natural arches in Kentucky and is surrounded by breathtaking topography and unique flora and fauna within the Daniel Boone National Forest. Natural Bridge offers lodging, dining, cottages, and campground accommodations. Hiking trails and other recreational opportunities are available. For more information call 1-800-325-1710 or visit www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/nb.

Photo Credit: One of the many trails at Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Courtesy of the Kentucky State Parks.

Picture of the Day: Panther Creek Park

June 12, 2015 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

One of the Trails at Panther Creek Park, Owensboro

This picture was taken on a recent visit to Panther Creek Park here in Owensboro with two of my three daughters, Emily and Stephany. Unfortunately the third daughter, Brittany, had to work… I know she’d MUCH rather have been walking and catching up on girl talk.

The trails at Panther Creek Park are just amazing. You can get as much or as little exercise as you’d like, simply by taking one of the longer ones or shorter ones.

I guess it depends on how much “talking” you have to do. As for me and my bunch, we take the longest path possible. This is where I tell my husband and their father, NO COMMENT!

I urge you to get out and find a great spot to walk, hike, or even jog if you’re so inclined (I find that you can’t talk while jogging, so, you know, that’s out…). Many of the Kentucky State Parks have excellent trails for hiking if you’re lucky enough to live near one. Otherwise, check out the trails in your area.