General Burnside Island: General Burnside Island State Park was named for the sideburn-whiskered Civil War general Ambrose Burnside. Burnside led patrols along the Cumberland River, circling this 400-acre island while on the look out for Confederate soldiers. General Burnside Island State Park is currently undergoing a complete renovation for a brand new 18-hole golf course, and driving range, designed by Brian Ault.
606-561-4104
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/ge/
Cumberland Falls State Park: Cumberland Falls is a hiker's paradise with 17 miles of hiking trails that wind through the park to scenic areas. The Moonbow Trail connects with many backpacking trails in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Known as the "Niagara of the South," the 125-foot wide curtain of water is dramatic day or night. But it's only at night during a full moon that you can see the moonbow, a phenomenon not found anywhere else in the Western Hemisphere. Visit their website for specific moonbow dates.
Toll-free: (800) 325-0063
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/cf/
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park: Enjoy the beauty of the beech, oak and hickory forests and scenic lake overlooks on two park hiking trails. A four-mile loop trail around the Lure Lodge area, and a 1.5-mile trail (one-way, 3 miles total distance including return) with a lake overlook near the park entrance (parking available).
Toll Free: 800-325-1709
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/lc/
SomerSplash: Kentucky's best waterpark offering 30 different features, from the Lazy River to the 3 Body Slides, and the 40 foot tall Tube Slide!
606-679-SWIM
Somernites Cruise: SomernitesCruise is the largest monthly car event in Kentucky and
held every Fourth Friday & Saturday, April thru October, rain or
shine!! Best of all, SomernitesCruise is totally FREE for participants
and spectators!!!
http://www.somernitescruise.com
Big Southfork Senic Railway: "Ride the 16 mile round trip upon the 100 year old, Kentucky & Tennessee Railway. Known as the “Route of the Painted Rocks,” and today preserved by the Daniel Boone National Forest and Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, this ride is full of spectacular vistas, lush vegetation and free flowing mountain streams as it descends 600 feet into the river gorge. The Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and remnants from the communities that once lined the railway now serve as reminders of days gone by."
Sheltowee Trace: is 260-mile back country trail through Daniel Boone National Forest, Big South Fork NRRA, and Natural Bridge, Cumberland Falls, & Pickett State Parks in Kentucky and Tennessee.