Eastern Region - Kentucky's Fall Colors

Wildflower Update 5/8/2013

Wildflowers can be seen springing up all over the park and in huge variety as well. On a day trip on our trails you can view Dwarf Crested Iris, May Apple, Yellow Lady Slipper, Flox, White Trillium, Red Trillium as … Continue reading →

Pine Mountain State Resort Park – May 4

At Pine Mountain State Resort Park in Pineville, the mountain hollows are abundantly adorned with wildflowers. Among the myriad of blossoms to be viewed at this time are wild geranium, golden ragwort, dwarf larkspur, erect trillium, large-flowered trillium, yellow trillium, … Continue reading →

Pine Mountain State Resort Park – April 23

At Pine Mountain State Resort Park near Pineville, wildflowers continue to emerge as early season sun warms the spring woodlands. This week’s colorful display includes long-spurred violet, sweet white violet, halberd-leaved yellow violet, downy wood violet, blue violet, trailing … Continue reading →

Breaks Interstate Park Wildflower Report 4/16/2013

Wow! It seems like all of the wildflowers are really beginning to make a presence in the forest here at the Breaks. Just driving along will turn up a multitude of species. And the best is still yet to come! … Continue reading →

Pine Mountain State Resort Park – April 12

While a few flowers are already blooming at Pine Mountain State Resort Park, the majority are still in their emergent state and not yet at full flower. So far, flowering in limited quantities are blue phlox, wild geranium, violet … Continue reading →

Breaks Interstate Park- April 5th

Boy have we been through it as far as weather is concerned! The days will warm up and just as you begin to get used to it things will switch, and you will find yourself seeking that nice, warm jacket. … Continue reading →

Pine Mountain State Resort Park – April 3

As the park and mountain emerges from winter, long dormant flowering plants that slumbered beneath the fallen leaves and snow begin to stir. It won’t belong before warming soils will push the wildflowers above ground and the spring sun will draw their pastel petals … Continue reading →

Spring in Kentucky!

Spring is officially in Kentucky even though the weather hasn’t been cooperating much. It is coming and while Kentucky is beautiful all year long, we really show our colors in the Spring with horse racing and outdoor adventure to spare. … Continue reading →