Kentucky Adventure Tourism Awaits
Hundreds of hiking trails and sites for camping in Kentucky. Thousands of miles of rivers and more than 50 fishing and boating lakes (more coastline than Florida). White water rafting and canoeing expeditions. The longest cave system in the world. Nearly 900,000 acres of national forests and 52 state parks just waiting to be explored — and that's just the beginning of your Kentucky adventure.
Welcome to the Kentucky outdoors. If you're yearning for a vacation offering fresh air, scenic views and pure, unbridled Kentucky adventure, check out the sights and sounds of Kentucky's natural attractions.
Visit the famous Mammoth Cave National Park for caving expeditions. Take advantage of some of the best Kentucky hiking and camping in Kentucky in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Load up the RV and find adventurous excursions down scenic byways. And, don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for the Kentucky elk herd, the largest free-ranging elk herd east of Montana.
Kentucky Adventure Racing season
Spring is a great time to be outdoors in Kentucky. This spring is even more exciting due to some new & exciting events coming to Kentucky. The 2012 Unbridled Adventure Race Series and the 2012 Mudathlon tour are both coming to Kentucky this spring!
Kentucky's Office for Adventure Tourism is excited to bring you this Unbridled Adventure Racing Series that will feature four races to be held at four different Kentucky State Parks. Designed to introduce beginners to the sport of adventure racing, the series kicks off with the 4-hour adventure race at General Butler State Resort Park on June 9, 2012 and ends with the 12-hour Red River Gorge American Classic, or "The Fig" as it has become known. The Fig also serves as a regional qualifier for the 2013 USARA National Championship, and will be hosted at Natural Bridge State Resort Park. For more information on the 2012 Unbridled Adventure Race Series, and to get registered visit their website at http://www.flyingsquirreladventures.com/Unbridled_AR_Series.php.
The Mudathlon is not your ordinary race through the woods. Mudathlon races cover three miles, and feature over 40 fun and challenging obstacles. Creek crossings, net climbs, tunnels of terror, high walls and of course, plenty of mud pits are obstacles comeptitors can expect to encounter. Mudathlon isn't solely about the competition though, its also about having a good time. All athletes get to enjoy the post race celebrations and entertainment. The 2012 tour features four stops in the midwest region, with the first on June 2, 2012 at General Butler State Resort Park. To register for the Mudathlon and check out some great footage from previous events, check them out at www.mudathlon.com.
Kentucky Adventure Blog
Find out what the Regional Adventure Reps have been up to and see what they have to recommend. Click on a region in the map below or view blog entries for all regions.
Seasonal Adventures
May and June are great times for an adventure in Kentucky. Click here to see what is happening
National Trails Day 2012 - See all the special events in celebration of National Trails Day by clicking here!
Check out these adventures happening all throughout Kentucky in 2012
Adventure Trail Map
Use this link to locate national, state and other trails throughout Kentucky, including access ramps for streams, rivers and lakes. Visit Kentucky's Adventure Tourism Mapping Site
Regulations, Licenses & Permits
Kentucky is a paradise for hunters and anglers. The Kentucky Department for Fish and Wildlife Resources works to keep the Commonwealth's great outdoors perfect for wildlife.
Hunting, Fishing and Boating Regulations
Check out the regulations governing your sport:
Licenses and Permits
You can purchase the required licenses on-line. LICENSES & PERMITS