Summer Vacation Spots in Kentucky

National Parks in Kentucky

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Where shall we go for a vacation this summer? Did you know there are 10 National Parks/Forests/Refuges in Kentucky? And we have over 1 million acres of national wilderness.

 

Red River Gorge Geological Area

Stanton, KY

 

Reelfoot Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Hickman, KY

 

Sheltowee Trace National Recreational Trail

Morehead, KY

 

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

Stearns, KY

 

Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge

Benton, KY

 

Cumberland Gap National Historic Park

Middlesboro, KY

 

Daniel Boone National Forest 

Cumberland Ranger District

Morehead, KY

 

Daniel Boone National Forest 

London Ranger District

London, KY

 

Daniel Boone National Forest 

Redbird Ranger District

Manchester, KY

 

Daniel Boone National Forest 

Stearns Ranger District

Whitley City, KY

 

Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave, KY

Jefferson National Forest

Whitesburg, KY

 

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

Golden Pond, KY

Types of activities available:

• Boating
• Fishing
• Camping
• Hiking
• Zip lining

Places to stay:

• Hotels on the park grounds
• Hotels nearby
• Campgrounds on park grounds 
• Wilderness camping 

How many of these places have you visited?

Don't we have a gorgeous state?!!