Zahria Rogers Courier Journal Published 7:13 p.m. UTC Jun 29, 2018 Kentucky is gorgeous. You should get out and explore it! Take a look at some of the best — and most popular — parks in Kentucky. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park This park in the southeastern part of the state is known as the "Niagara of the South" for its 125-foot waterfall that produces a "moonbow," or rainbow under a full moon. Guests can also kayak on the Cumberland River, hike the winding trails or rent a cabin. Location: 7351 Highway 90, Corbin, Kentucky 40701 Land Between the Lakes Located between the Kentucky and Barkley lakes, this western Kentucky recreation area contains 500 miles of trails and 170,000 acres of forests and open lands. Visitors can drive through a native grassland where elk and other wildlife frequently roam or visit the Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory. Location: 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, Kentucky … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s 7 best parks and recreation areas that you have to explore
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9 events to enjoy Saturday on free admission day at Nebraska state parks
For one day only, Nebraska state parks will drop the park entry fee.May 19, a Saturday, is officially dubbed Free Fishing and Park Entry Day.The deal is good at every Nebraska state park, state recreation area and state historical park, and it doesn’t require a coupon or a secret code. Camping, lodging and other activities still carry their typical fees and fishing laws still apply, but getting through the gate won’t cost you a nickel. No fishing license is required for the day. Parks across the state are hosting events to celebrate. Here’s a look at what’s going on around the state, not including each park’s typical amenities.[17 camping spots within 120 miles of Omaha]Willow Creek State Recreation Area, 54876 852 Road, PierceWillows and Wings Birding Hikes, 6 and 9 a.m.: Bird identification hikes and introduction to the eBird citizen scientist tool.Fort Kearny State Recreation Area, 1020 V Road, KearneyScavenger Hunt and Free Fishing, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: … [Read more...] about 9 events to enjoy Saturday on free admission day at Nebraska state parks
Outdoor notes: April, May ripe for catching crappies; Volunteers needed for Missouri River cleanup
April and May are a good time for anyone looking for an outdoor activity to fish for crappies.“Crappies tend to move into shallow water near the shore in the spring, making them easily accessible to all anglers, whether they are in boats or on the bank,” said Daryl Bauer, fisheries outreach program manager for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.Bauer said crappies start moving on warm afternoons as they seek protected areas where the water may be warmer. Bays and coves protected from the wind are crappie habitat, especially with shallow-water cover such as wood, aquatic vegetation or rocks. As spring progresses, the crappies will stay shallow for their spawning activities. In many Nebraska waters, the same bays and coves that harbored crappies soon after the ice melts will continue to hold fish through the spawn period.“Crappies are not difficult to catch,” Bauer said. “Old-fashioned cane poles work just fine, and in some cases may be the best way to … [Read more...] about Outdoor notes: April, May ripe for catching crappies; Volunteers needed for Missouri River cleanup
Investigation: Cash-strapped state agency fears losing public access to leased land
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Investigation: Cash-strapped state agency fears losing public access to leased land Nearly 30,000 acres of publicly accessible land in Colorado could be lost in the next five years, a Coloradoan public records request found. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. Jacy Marmaduke, [email protected] Published 7:00 a.m. MT March 30, 2018 | Updated 1:00 p.m. MT April 3, 2018 CLOSE The fate of Lonetree Reservoir made news last year, but three more area leases could be vulnerable to loss of public access. Jacy Marmaduke CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN EMAIL MORE At $600 a year, the 500-acre reservoir was a steal. Colorado Parks and … [Read more...] about Investigation: Cash-strapped state agency fears losing public access to leased land
Red Rock State Park: Showing off what Sedona is famous for
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Red Rock State Park: Showing off what Sedona is famous for 5 miles of easy trails, leisurely walks along Oak Creek and ample opportunity to see wildlife await at Red Rock State Park. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. 1 Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Register your digital access. Red Rock State Park in Sedona The House of Apache Fires was built by Jack and Helen Frye. Construction of their new home began in 1947. Photo by Roger Naylor Red Rock State Park in Sedona The House of Apache Fires perches atop a bluff in the middle of Red Rock State Park. Photo by Roger Naylor … [Read more...] about Red Rock State Park: Showing off what Sedona is famous for
Join group hikes at 17 Wisconsin state park properties on New Year’s Day
Wisconsin state parks will once again ring in the new year with First Day Hikes at the following parks and trails Jan. 1.Buckhorn State Park, Necedah: Snowshoe or hike the 1.4-mile Central Sands Nature Trail, then enjoy hot chocolate, coffee and treats at the south picnic shelter. Snowshoes available to borrow. 1-3 p.m.Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo: Join a guided hike and warm up around a campfire. Snowshoes available to borrow. 3:30-5:30 p.m.Harrington Beach State Park, Belgium: Hike any of the park's trails and stop by the Ansay Welcome Center for a fire, hot beverages and treats. 1-3 p.m.Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls: Meet at the group camp to hike or snowshoe the Silverbrook and Quarry trails. 9-11 a.m., guided hike at 10 a.m.Lapham Peak, Delafield: Hike the Ice Age and other trails, or ski on the man-made snow loop, then enjoy hot drinks and snacks at the nature center. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Mirror Lake State Park, Baraboo: Hike 2 miles along the Echo … [Read more...] about Join group hikes at 17 Wisconsin state park properties on New Year’s Day
COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE RIVER VALLEY & OZARK AREA
Feb. 26 Audubon Society Meeting RUSSELLVILLE — The Arkansas River Valley Audubon Society will meet at 7 p.m. in the Lakeview Room at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Karisa Fenton will present a program on mesopredators and potential competition for carcasses with the endangered American burying beetle. Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited. Call (501) 977-3899 for directions. Cake Decorating Phase 2 CONWAY — Cake Decorating Phase 2 will meet from 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 26 to March 26, at UCA Downtown, 1105 W. Oak St. Participants will learn new skills, including cake design, gum paste and fondant 101, making their cakes bloom with button flowers, pansies, rose centers and other flowers. For more information, call Autumn at (501) 450-3118. Feb. 27 Jenna Bush Hager Lecture CONWAY— Jenna Bush Hager, one of the twin daughters of former President George W. Bush and a contributing correspondent for NBC’s Today show, will visit Reynolds Performance … [Read more...] about COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE RIVER VALLEY & OZARK AREA
From fishing to climbing: The best California state parks for all types
By Michelle Robertson, SFGATE Updated 6:13 am, Saturday, October 21, 2017 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 20', … [Read more...] about From fishing to climbing: The best California state parks for all types
Shasta Cascade’s top rivers, lakes and waterfalls
By Tom Stienstra Updated 6:04 pm, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Photo: Max Whittaker, Special To The Chronicle Mt. Lassen is reflected in Manzanita Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California, July 1, 2016. Mt. Lassen is reflected in Manzanita Lake in Lassen Volcanic... Right now, in mid-July, hundreds of lakes and streams in the Shasta Cascade are reborn from a big winter. For vacationers, it’s a midsummer day’s dream. The end of drought in the north state means vast opportunities for lake- and stream-based trips for camping, boating, fishing, waterfalls, swimming holes, paddling and rafting. Shasta Lake received more than 60 inches of rain, and the lake came up 145 feet. In April, Mount Shasta had snowpack totals in the 10-foot range at 8,000 feet, 123 percent of normal. Many rain gauges recorded 50 to 65 inches of rain across the region, and in the mountains, 10 to 20 more inches of water … [Read more...] about Shasta Cascade’s top rivers, lakes and waterfalls
Outdoor notes: New Year’s Day to include free, guided hikes at 26 Iowa state parks
Free, guided hikes will take place in 26 Iowa state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America’s First Day Hikes initiative. Hikers can expect to be surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature in winter, and experience spectacular views, beautiful settings and the cultural treasures offered by Iowa’s state parks. All 50 states will participate in the seventh annual national event that encourages everyone to celebrate the New Year with a guided outdoor exploration. “We are excited to host First Day Hikes again as part of this effort to get people outdoors and into our parks,” said Todd Coffelt, chief of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Parks Bureau. “These hikes are a great way to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and welcome the New Year with friends and family.” Last year, more than 1,200 people began the year in an Iowa state park, hiking more than 1,100 total miles. Staff and volunteers will lead First Day Hikes in … [Read more...] about Outdoor notes: New Year’s Day to include free, guided hikes at 26 Iowa state parks