Adventure Tourism Awaits
Hundreds of Kentucky camping sites and hiking trails. 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.
Welcome to the Kentucky outdoors. If you're yearning for a vacation offering fresh air, scenic views and pure, unbridled 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 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 largest free-ranging elk herd east of Montana.
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.
Leave No Trace
The Kentucky State Parks will be providing 30-minute “Leave No Trace” (LNT) outdoor ethics training sessions for all hikers, horseback riders, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts.
Download more information about the free Leave No Trace program as well as locations.
Fall Adventures
Enjoy an adventure in Kentucky this September and October.
Video Spotlight
First Lady Jane Beshear introduces you to The Sheltowee Trace, a 269-mile back country trail through Daniel Boone National Forest, Big South Fork NRRA, and Natural Bridge, Cumberland Falls.
Trails
Trail Finder
What would you like to do? We have places that cater to your every whim.
Upload Your Trail
Have a suggestion for trail? Click below to submit a GPS data file representing a mapped trail you or your trail club wish to have included in the Cross Kentucky Trail Network.
Visit Kentucky's Adventure Tourism Mapping Project
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