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 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
2011 is almost over. Be sure to get out and enjoy some of Kentucky's adventures this November & December.
Check out these adventures happening all throughout Kentucky in 2011
winter adventure weekend at carter caves state resort park
2012 is here and it is once again time for the Winter Adventure Weekend at Carter Caves State Resort Park. There will be something for all adventure seekers offered this year including hiking, rappelling, canoeing, cave tours and adventure workshops. To find out more about this annual event and get registered, check out the website at
www.winteradventureweekend.com. To visit the Winter Adventure Weekend facebook page and view photos and share with your friends,
click here.
Video Spotlight
2011 USARA Adventure Race National Championship
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