Parks and Nature
Mammoth Cave National Park preserves the cave system and a part of the Green River valley and hilly country of south central Kentucky. This is the ... Read More
The discovery trail behind the visitor’s center gives visitors a glimpse of the drama that unfolded at the springs during Pleistocene epoch, commonl... Read More
Some trails are part of nature preserves and are off limits to pets.
This resort park has a lodge, camping, and pet friendly cabins. They offer a wide range of recreational activities.
The marsh environment in the Carr Creek area is unusual for the Mountains of Eastern Kentucky, but provides a wide assortment of watchable wildlife. W... Read More
This park on the banks of the Mississippi River offers camping and hiking trails on this historic site from the Civil War.
Trails going through nature preserves are off limits to pets. Watch for signs.
This resort park offers golf, boating, and camping.
The park provides the chance to learn about the life of naturalist John Audubon and his family. Parts of the park are also a nature refuge. ... Read More
A large pool and hiking trails are the centerpiece of this urban park.The park also has an off-leash dog park. It is located in t... Read More
Nestled among mountains and dense forests, the Fishtrap Lake area will appeal to anyone who loves boating, fishing or hiking. But don't be surprised i... Read More
The park sits on the site of Kentucky's second fort, established by Daniel Boone. Besides history, the park offers visitors swimming, camping, and ... Read More
This park located on the shores of Lake Cumberland offers many recreational activities, including boating and camping.
This resort state park is a historic site offering hiking trails, boating, and camping.
Sheer sandstone canyons and gentle slopes comprise the 1,512 acres of Grayson Lake State Park. This site was a favorite camping area for Shawnee and C... Read More
The park has 28 miles of multipurpose trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
This resort park has trails for biking, horseback riding, and camping as well as many opportunities for water recreation on the 225-acre lake.
The story of the first doorway to the west is commemorated at the national park, located where the borders of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia meet. ... Read More
This resort state park offers a wide range of recreational activities as well as camping and a pet friendly lodge.
This beautiful lakefront park offers a wide range of recreation and camping for visitors.
Located in Land Between the Lakes national recreation area, this 750-acre preserve provides a window to the way the area looked before it was settled ... Read More
This resort park offers panoramic views, water recreation, hiking, camping, and more.
Some of the most extraordinary rock formations in the state are featured at this park, including Log Rock, a natural sandstone bridge, and Raven Ro... Read More
This large, resort state park offers a wide range of water recreation, hiking, camping, and more.
This resort park offers a wide range of water recreation as well as hiking and camping.
Discover the beautiful landscape of Lake Malone State Park on the 1.5-mile Laurel Trail or the .25-mile Wildflower Trail. These easy-rated hiking trai... Read More
Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park combines the beauty of a rolling, wooded hills park with a historic site that honors the pioneers who braved t... Read More
This park sits on the shores of Lake Barkeley. Fishing and paddling are popular pastimes here.
This resort state park has swimming, camping, hiking, and more.
This resort park offers many recreational activities along with camping and pet friendly cabins.
This resort park offers pet friendly lodge rooms as well as many recreational activities.
Hiking, boating, and camping are all popular in this park. There's even a golf course.
In the fall of 1808, Thomas and Nancy Lincoln settled on the 348 acre Sinking Spring Farm. Two months later on February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln was ... Read More
About 3 miles from where the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers meet is a prehistoric archaeological site. Enjoy the park's picnic areas, trails, and documen... Read More
The park has over 700 acres and was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. It is very popular with dog walkers.
Cherokee Park's main feature is the 2.4-mile Scenic Loop, with separate lanes for vehicle traffic (one-way) and recreational users. One of the orig... Read More
We love dogs! Pets on leashes are welcome in 90% of the park. The only places where pets are not allowed are in the two playgrounds, in the waterplay ... Read More
McNeely Lake Park, one of the largest in the Metro Parks system, features a scenic 46-acre fishing lake with an accessible pier and boat ramp which is... Read More
