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• Communities invited to learn more about marketing sites along the new Kentucky Lincoln Heritage Trail
  Monday, May 12, 2008
  A series of workshops on Marketing Lincoln and the Kentucky Lincoln Heritage Trail is planned over the next two weeks to assist local communities and historic sites in cooperatively promoting places associated with President Abraham Lincoln as well as nearby businesses and attractions of interest to the traveling public.
• Use precautions to prevent Noise Induced Hearing Loss
  Monday, May 12, 2008
• Living History Encampment Will Recreate Frontier Life at William Whitley House
  Monday, May 12, 2008
  The William Whitley House State Historic Site will present on Saturday May 17 a living history encampment that recreates life on Kentucky’s 18th century frontier.
• Artist John P. Lackey to Demonstrate Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Saturday, May 10, 2008
  On Saturday, May 17, John P. Lackey of Lexington will demonstrate his painting techniques from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Movie Night at Carter Caves
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  Cool to watch movie in a cave.
• Media advisory
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  The Historic Properties Advisory Commission to meet Tuesday, May 13, 2008.
• Carter Caves Launches Summer Tour Season
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  Olive Hill, Kentucky. –Stay cool as the weather warms up by heading underground into one of Carter Cave State Resort Park’s cave tours. Interact with trained guides at Cascade Cave, Saltpeter Cave, X-Cave and in the Bat Cave. Walking distances and duration are varied as is degree of difficulty and schedules.
• Doug and Mary Ridley Create Santas from Cypress Tree Knees at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  On Friday, May 16, Doug and Mary Ridley of Paducah will create Santas from Cypress tree knees with a power carver from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Ky. Dam Village to Host 33rd Annual Crafts Fair May 24-25
  Friday, May 09, 2008
  Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park will hold its 33rd annual spring arts and crafts show on Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25.
• Discover the Music in Your Own Backyard
  Thursday, May 08, 2008
  Kentucky is alive with music, particularly as the summer months heat up. From bluegrass and gospel to orchestral and rock ‘n roll, there is something for every taste offered within the commonwealth’s borders. To check out the variety of events log on to www.kentuckytourism.com and decide how you’d like to tune in.
• Beef Festival Will Be Sizzling at Old Fort Harrod June 5-8
  Thursday, May 08, 2008
  Who grills the best steaks and hamburgers? You can find out at the third annual Kentucky’s Fort Harrod Beef Festival to be held June 5-8 at Old Fort Harrod State Park and the Mercer County Fairgrounds in Harrodsburg, Ky.
• Cumberland Falls Cleanup Scheduled for May 17
  Wednesday, May 07, 2008
  Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is looking for volunteers to help clean up around one of Kentucky’s most scenic areas on Saturday, May 17.
• See the Ky. Frontier Come to Life at Fort Boonesborough's 18th Century Trade Fair
  Wednesday, May 07, 2008
  See a weekend of early American history come to life at the 18th Century Trade Fair at Fort Boonesborough State Park May 24-25, 2008.
• Governor Beshear Launches Kentucky’s Adventure Tourism Initiative
  Tuesday, May 06, 2008
  Gov. and Mrs. Steve Beshear today launched Kentucky’s Adventure Tourism initiative in Knott County. This plan opens more areas of the state as tourist destinations for biking, hiking, camping, boating, fishing, hunting, off-roading and horseback riding.
• Get Up Close and Personal with Wild Animals at Wickliffe Mounds May 17
  Tuesday, May 06, 2008
  Live animals native to Kentucky’s woodlands will be on view – up close and personal – at Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site on Saturday May 17, 2008.
• Celebrate National Air Quality Awareness Week What you can do: It all adds up to cleaner air
  Tuesday, May 06, 2008
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 2, 2008) – The Kentucky Division for Air Quality works hard every day to help ensure clean air for all Kentuckians -- inspecting air pollution sources, responding to complaints from citizens, and maintaining a statewide monitoring network. But individuals also have a role to play in keeping our air clean. Every time you use energy -- whether burning wood, gasoline, diesel, or electricity -- you are contributing to air pollution in your community and those downwind of you. Saving energy helps your pocketbook as well as your lungs. Here are a few tips to help you get started: · The Division for Air Quality will be giving away energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs at the Governor’s Derby Breakfast in Frankfort on May 3; come by to get yours! · Purchase ENERGY STAR- rated products, from light bulbs and appliances to home entertainment systems. · Conserve electricity and set your air conditioner at a higher temperature. · Keep your vehicle maintained and your tires properly inflated. · Mow your lawn and refuel your vehicle during cooler morning and evening hours. · Combine errands and reduce car trips whenever possible. · Avoid burning trash, which is illegal and highly polluting. If every Kentuckian took one or more of the above actions, the impact would be tremendous – because it all adds up to cleaner air! National Air Quality Week, April 28 – May 2, 2008, creates an opportunity for Kentuckians to “Be Air Aware.” Information on air quality is available at the division Web site, www.air.ky.gov.
• Celebrate National Air Quality Awareness Week “Current Air Quality Information at Your Fingertips”
  Tuesday, May 06, 2008
  Editor’s note: National Air Quality Week is an opportunity for Kentuckians to become “air aware” and learn various aspects of air quality. The following article provides insight into the Air Quality Index. FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 1, 2008) – Ever wonder if the air is clean enough to go for a run or work on your yard? The Air Quality Index, or AQI, is a color-coded system describing how clean or polluted the outdoor air is in a specific location. The system explains what health effects may result for the local population, focusing on effects a person might experience within a few hours or days after breathing polluted air. For example, the AQI uses orange to mean that the air quality might be harmful to sensitive populations. However, sensitive populations are not just children, the elderly, or people with existing heart or lung conditions. Sensitive populations also include healthy adults who work or exercise outdoors. Generally, the AQI is calculated for either ozone or particle pollution, depending on which level is most prevalent. Being aware of air quality levels before going outside to exercise is vital to protecting your and your children’s health. Especially on poor air quality days, the AQI can also remind you to “Do your Share for Cleaner Air” by remembering to turn off unused lights, electronics, and appliances. Other actions you can take include making the switch to compact fluorescents, tuning up your car, properly inflating your tires; and reducing, reusing, and recycling. In Kentucky, the AQI is available in nearly real-time via phone or the Division for Air Quality website. The phone number is 1-800-AIR-IN_KY, and the website is www.air.ky.gov. Forecasted AQI levels are also available in Louisville and Lexington by visiting www.airnow.gov. National Air Quality Week, April 28 – May 2, 2008 creates an opportunity for Kentuckians to “Be Air Aware.”
• Celebrate National Air Quality Awareness Week "What Affects My Air?"
  Tuesday, May 06, 2008
  Editor’s note: National Air Quality Week is an opportunity for Kentuckians to become “air aware” and learn various aspects of air quality. The following article provides insight into ozone and particulate pollution. FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 29, 2008) -- Air quality varies depending on weather conditions, sources of air pollution in your community, and pollutant transported by wind. Ozone and particle-forming pollutants come from a number of sources. Mobile sources like cars and trucks account for over 25 percent of air pollution in the United States. In Kentucky, power plants, industry, and open burning are the largest sources of pollution in Kentucky. Illegal backyard burning is estimated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to be the largest non-point source of dioxin pollution in the United States. Dioxin is a toxic air pollutant that has been associated with cancer, birth defects, and nervous system damage, and is released when anything containing chlorine, like plastic, is burned. Natural sources like wildfires also contribute to particle pollution. The role of weather cannot be underestimated when it comes to pollution. Winds carry pollution in and out of communities. Heat and sunlight promote the formation of ozone. Temperature inversions can trap pollution in an area for days on end. To learn more about ozone and particle pollution, or to check on the air quality in your region, visit the Division for Air Quality website at www.air.ky.gov. National Air Quality Week, April 28 – May 2, creates an opportunity for Kentuckians to “Be Air Aware.”
• Governor Beshear Declares National Tourism Week in Kentucky
  Monday, May 05, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear today declared the week of May 10-18 National Tourism Week in Kentucky, noting the importance of tourism to the state’s economy.
• Kentucky Main Street Program communities announce Downtown Living Tours in May, June
  Monday, May 05, 2008
  To highlight the variety of downtown housing options available in communities of all sizes across the state, a series of Downtown Living Tours is being offered throughout May and June by local programs that participate in the Kentucky Main Street Program, administered by the Kentucky Heritage Council / State Historic Preservation Office. The tours are free.
• Sharon Chartier Haines to Demonstrate Dried Botanicals at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Monday, May 05, 2008
  On Saturday, May 10, Sharon Chartier Haines of Park City will demonstrate dried botanicals from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Regional Woodcarvers Demonstrate Skills at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Sunday, May 04, 2008
  On Friday, May 9, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Elizabeth Worley to Demonstrate Basketry at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Saturday, May 03, 2008
  On Saturday, May 3, Elizabeth Worley of Lexington will demonstrate her basketry from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Discover Your Own Backyard and Win!
  Friday, May 02, 2008
  If rising gas prices aren’t enough to keep Kentuckians closer to home throughout the vacation season, perhaps winning a contest will sweeten the attraction.
• Derby Museum and Walking Tours Offer Insider's View of Churchill Downs
  Thursday, May 01, 2008
  With Kentucky Derby interest reaching fever pitch, the focus of millions of horse racing fans around the world is turning to Louisville’s storied Churchill Downs. What you may not know is that there is much more to Churchill Downs than Derby Day, and many more opportunities to experience the world of the famous race track than the first Saturday in May.
• Capitol grounds decked out for Derby celebration
  Wednesday, April 30, 2008
• Pike County Fish Catch Mistaken for Fish Kill
  Wednesday, April 30, 2008
  Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet inspectors investigating an April 25 citizen report of a 60-count fish kill on the Russell Fork of the Big Sandy River in Pike County found the carcasses of approximately 30 filleted fish on the banks of Russell Fork.
• Jobless rates up in 86 counties from March 2007 to March 2008
  Tuesday, April 29, 2008
• Governor Beshear Appoints Members to Kentucky Horse Racing Authority
  Monday, April 28, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed new members to the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority.
• Kentucky Artists Showcase at Governor’s Derby Celebration
  Monday, April 28, 2008
  Visitors to the Capitol on Derby Day morning will have an opportunity to purchase some of Kentucky’s finest traditional and contemporary pieces of work at the Governor’s Derby Celebration.
• Youth Bowfishing Tournament Set for May 10 at Rough River
  Monday, April 28, 2008
  The Third Annual Future of Bowfishing Youth Tournament will be held at Rough River State Resort Park on Saturday May 10.
• Derby Breakfast Offers Traditional Southern Cuisine
  Monday, April 28, 2008
  The menu for the annual Governor’s Derby Breakfast will have a decidedly southern flair when thousands of visitors flock to the state capitol grounds the morning of May 3 for some pre-Kentucky Derby fun.
• Governor’s Derby Celebration Continues Tradition
  Friday, April 25, 2008
  Gov. and Mrs. Steve Beshear invite all Kentuckians and their guests to visit the Capitol on May 3 for the annual Governor’s Derby Breakfast. The traditional celebration has been hosted by Kentucky governors for more than 30 years.
• Resort Parks Will Serve Up Special Mother's Day Buffet
  Friday, April 25, 2008
  For a Mother’s Day treat this year, consider taking Mom to dinner at one of 17 Kentucky State Resort Parks. The Mother’s Day menu will be served from noon until 8 p.m. Sunday, May 11.
• Yatesville Lake State Park “Eagle Ridge” Golf Course Set to Re-Open
  Thursday, April 24, 2008
• Barren River Park 5k Race Set for May 17
  Thursday, April 24, 2008
  Lace up your running shoes and head over to Barren River State Resort Park’s ’s 5k Classic on Saturday May 17.
• Learn Birding and Wildflower Identification Skills at Cumberland Falls May 9-10
  Wednesday, April 23, 2008
  If you’ve ever wanted to learn bird-watching skills or find out how to identify spring wildflowers, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park has a program to get you started.
• Kentucky’s March jobless rate increases to 5.7 percent
  Wednesday, April 23, 2008
• Smithsonian Exhibit on "Roots Music" to Visit Six Ky. Cities
  Tuesday, April 22, 2008
  Riverbend Academy’s School of Visual & Performing Arts, in cooperation with John James Audubon Museum and the Kentucky Humanities Council, will explore various aspects of America's roots in music as it hosts the Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition, New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music.
• Wyman Rice to Create Handbuilt Pottery at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Saturday, April 19, 2008
  On Saturday, April 26, Wyman Rice of Lexington, will create hand-built pottery from both slabs and coils of clay from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky National Guard's 202nd Army Band Celebrates Armed Forces Day with Concert
  Friday, April 18, 2008
  On Armed Forces Day, May 17th, the Kentucky Army National Guard's 202nd Army Band will be playing a free concert at the Thomas D. Clark Center in Frankfort, Ky.
• Governor Beshear Accepts $1 Million Donation for Jefferson County Park
  Friday, April 18, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear announced today that Jean Sawyer Hayes and family are donating $1 million in matching funds to build the Sawyer Hayes Community Center at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park in Louisville. The state will contribute another $1 million toward the project, which is scheduled to be completed in 2009.
• Kentucky National Guard, Emergency Management prepared to respond to earthquake
  Friday, April 18, 2008
  Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and Adjutant General Edward W. Tonini are confident in the state's ability to respond to seismic disaster.
• Regional Woodcarvers Demonstrate Skills at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, April 18, 2008
  On Friday, April 25, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Friday’s demonstrators will be Dean Owsley of Somerset, Jack Johnson of Somerset, and Keith Flowers of Richmond.
• New flashing beacons installed near Beattyville Elementary School
  Friday, April 18, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has installed new flashing beacons and school zone signs in the vicinity of Beattyville Elementary School in Lee County. The additions include new overhead flashers at the crosswalk on KY 11 (Broadway) in front of the school, as well as two new school zone signs with flashers.
• Governor Beshear Optimistic about Delta Future at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear met today with Delta Airlines president and chief financial officer Ed Bastian to discuss the impact of the pending merger of Delta with Northwest Airlines. Earlier this week the two airline giants announced plans to create what the companies termed “America’s Premier Global Airline.”
• Kentucky State Park Golf Courses Participate In Play Golf America Month
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  Free Rounds For Young Golfers In May
• 2008 Governor’s Derby Poster Features Citation
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  The 2008 Governor’s Derby Poster celebrates the distinguished career of Kentucky-bred Citation. The tribute marks the 60th anniversary of his victory in the Kentucky Derby and ultimately the Triple Crown in 1948.
• Celebrate Earth Day with Geocaching at Lake Cumberland and Dale Hollow Lake
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  Looking for a fun way to celebrate Earth Day? Come to Lake Cumberland and Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Parks and mark the occasion by participating in the 3rd Annual Geocache Weekend, April 18-20, 2008.
• Governor Beshear Appoints Member to Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed Enrico Ascani to serve as a member of the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority.
• Estill Co. Receives Grant to Explore Adventure Tourism Options
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (April 15, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear has announced the approval of an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Flex-E Grant in the amount of $12,400 for the preparation of an Estill County Tourism Development and Marketing Plan.
• Bell County Receives ATV Park Development Grant
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY (April 15, 2008) –Gov. Steve Beshear has announced the approval of an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Flex-E Grant for the Bell County ATV Park development project in the amount of $20,000.
• State Awards $520,947 Grant to Protect Corbin City Reservoir Watershed
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  The Kentucky Division of Water has announced the award of a $520,947 grant to Third Rock environmental engineering consultants, based in Lexington, for improving water quality and preventing nonpoint source pollution in the Corbin City Reservoir watershed in Laurel County.
• $728,270 Grant Awarded to Protect Clarks River Watershed
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  The Kentucky Division of Water has announced the award of a $728,270 grant to the Jackson Purchase Resource Conservation and Development Foundation for improving water quality and preventing nonpoint source pollution in the Upper East Fork of Clarks River in Calloway, Marshall and McCracken counties.
• REPORT ADDRESSES WATER QUALITY PROBLEMS FROM PATHOGENS IN LITTLE RIVER
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  A draft report addressing water quality problems in the Little River related to pathogens is available for public comment through May 23.
• Governor Beshear Signs Adventure Tourism Bill
  Wednesday, April 16, 2008
  Tourists looking for outdoor adventures may now enjoy parts of Kentucky like never before. Gov. Steve Beshear, joined by First Lady Jane Beshear, today signed Senate Bill 196, opening more areas of the state as tourist destinations for bikers, hikers, campers, fishermen, hunters, off-roaders and horseback riders.
• Enjoy Diverse Spring Adventures at Kentucky State Parks
  Tuesday, April 15, 2008
  If you’ve got spring fever and are looking to plan a refreshing getaway to more natural settings, Kentucky’s state parks have many options for you in May. Here are some of the adventures that parks are planning to get you “back to nature.”
• Discover Your Own Backyard... Ky. Water Adventures
  Monday, April 14, 2008
  As the spring temperatures warm up across the state, many Kentuckians begin looking at the calendar to make plans for a trip or adventure that involves water.
• The Trains Are Coming to Estill County
  Monday, April 14, 2008
  As Estill County prepares to celebrate its bicentennial, brightly painted statues of railroad locomotives are cropping up around the eastern Kentucky communities of Irvine and Ravenna, which are about 20 minutes east of Richmond on KY 52.
• Encounter Reptiles & Amphibians at Natural Bridge
  Monday, April 14, 2008
  The public will have a chance to learn more about nature’s most misunderstood creatures in their natural habitat at Herpetology Weekend May 2-3, 2008 at Natural Bridge State Resort Park.
• Celebrate the Wedding Anniversary of Abe Lincoln's Parents
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks were married on June 12, 1806 near Springfield, Ky. On June 14, 2008, Lincoln Homestead State Park will stage a play with period music, dancing and other reenactments to mark the anniversary of the wedding of Abraham Lincoln’s parents more than two centuries ago.
• Try Your Hand at Bowfishing at Kenlake State Resort Park
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  If catching fish appeals to you but you don’t have the patience of an angler, bowfishing might be of interest. Kenlake State Resort Park is offering a brand new program called Bowfishing 101.
• Artist Marianna McDonald to Demonstrate Pastel Painting at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  On Saturday, April 19, Marianna McDonald of Lexington, will demonstrate pastel painting from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Drive Smart enforcement blitz planned April 13-19 for KY 15 corridor in Breathitt, Perry and Wolfe counties
  Friday, April 11, 2008
  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Department of Transportation Safety has a message for motorists traveling KY 15 in Breathitt, Perry and Wolfe counties: Wear your seat belts, obey the speed limit, and don’t drive while intoxicated. To help reinforce that message and reduce the number of traffic accidents, the Cabinet's Drive Smart program will be coordinating a KY 15 Safety Corridor enforcement blitz in the three counties during a weeklong effort beginning Sunday, April 13.
• Please slow down! My daddy works here!
  Monday, April 07, 2008
  A reminder for those driving through highway work zones this year: Be careful! That’s someone’s mom or dad working out there! National Work Zone Safety Week is being recognized throughout Kentucky, with a salute to those who keep our highways in good order and risk their lives doing it.
• Evening Golf Scrambles Are Underway at Barren River
  Monday, April 07, 2008
  Barren River Lake State Resort Park has launched twice-a-week golf scrambles that will continue throughout the summer at the park’s course in Barren County.
• Louisville to host 30th Annual Meeting of the National Council on Public History April 10-13
  Monday, April 07, 2008
  Workshops, tours and plenary sessions focusing on the theme "Public Histories of Union and Disunion" will highlight the 30th annual meeting of the National Council on Public History (NCPH) April 10-13 at The Brown Hotel and other venues around Louisville. Andrew Ferguson, author of "Land of Lincoln: Adventures in Abe's America," are among the presenters.
• Earth Day Celebrated April 18 Making Re-Cycled Paper from Bluegrass at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Saturday, April 05, 2008
  In celebration of Earth Day the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will feature the creation of handmade paper from recycled native Kentucky bluegrass by Berea artist Virginia Petty on Friday, April 18, from 10:30 – 3:30 pm at the Center.
• Earth Day Celebrated at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea: Jeweler Inspired by Nature and the Desire to Protect It
  Saturday, April 05, 2008
  The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea celebrates Earth Day, with a demonstration on Saturday, April 12 by Josie Lamb Williams of Lexington. Josie will demonstrate her jewelry made from 100% re-cycled sterling silver wire, re-cycled glass, and an eclectic variety of woodland materials from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Dance for a Good Cause at General Butler Boogie Bash
  Friday, April 04, 2008
  Put on your dancing shoes later this month for the General Butler State Resort Park’s Butler’s Boot-Scootin’ Boogie Bash.
• COMMENT SOUGHT ON IMPAIRED WATERS LIST
  Friday, April 04, 2008
  The Kentucky Division of Water is seeking comments on its draft 2008 list of impaired waters, as required by the Federal Clean Water Act, through May 7.
• Discover Your Own Backyard: Kentucky's Spring Food Festivals
  Thursday, April 03, 2008
  From Bar-B-Q to burgoo, Kentucky is known for tasty food traditions that please the palates of residents and visitors alike. Add to the mix pleasant settings and the warmth of Kentucky’s late spring, and you have the makings of one of the commonwealth’s most popular pastimes – the outdoor food festival.
• Buckhorn Lake Will Host Arts and Cleanup Events This Weekend
  Wednesday, April 02, 2008
  Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park will host an “Arts in the Park” weekend April 4-6, 2008, with a wildflower slide presentation, wildflower walk, pottery demonstration, craft show and book signing by Kentucky authors.
• MEDIA ADVISORY - Explore Country Music
  Wednesday, April 02, 2008
  On Friday April 4 and Saturday April 5, the U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum will stage educational programs on country music in conjunction with an ongoing exposition of the Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit, “New Harmonies.”
• Kentucky State Parks Offers Family Fun with Adventure Quest
  Wednesday, April 02, 2008
  The Family Adventure Quest is similar to a scavenger hunt where participants must complete “quests” that may include anything from answering state park related questions to taking part in activities such as caving, hiking and photography.
• Cumberland Falls Entices Photographers with Weekend Workshop
  Tuesday, April 01, 2008
  Cumberland Falls State Resort Park will host a nature photography weekend Friday through Sunday, April 18-20, 2008.
• Carla Van Hoose Performs at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Tuesday, April 01, 2008
  On Saturday, April 5, musician and singer Carla Van Hoose of Lexington will perform her music from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Kentucky State Parks Offer Excellent Camping Options Across The State
  Monday, March 31, 2008
  If you’re planning to enjoy the outdoors this year and go camping, make sure to try out a Kentucky State Park campground.
• Wildflower Watch Provides Updates as Spring Blooms in Ky.
  Monday, March 31, 2008
  Spring is here, and the Kentucky Departments of Tourism and Parks are teaming up once again to provide travelers with tips for trips to state parks and nature preserves where the region’s wildflowers and trees are bursting forth in bloom.
• Reed Baskets Created by Jan Treesh at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
  Monday, March 31, 2008
  On Friday, April 4, Jan Treesh of Lexington will create a variety of her unique reed baskets from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Governor Beshear Announces Passage of Adventure Tourism Bill
  Friday, March 28, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear announced that he will sign Senate Bill 196 which today passed the Senate unopposed. The “Adventure Tourism Bill,” sponsored by Sen. Brandon Smith (R-Hazard), allows the state to enter into agreements with private property owners for the use of land for recreational activities such as horseback riding, hiking, fishing, hunting and motorized vehicle use. Under the current law, property owners face liability issues if they allow the public to use their land.
• PSC POSTPONES START DATE FOR AREA CODE 364 TO APRIL 2010 - Number reallocation extends lifespan of area code 270
  Friday, March 28, 2008
  Measures taken to extend the lifespan of area code 270 have worked as expected, allowing another postponement in the starting date for area code 364 in far western Kentucky, the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) said today. The optional use of area code 364 will now take effect on April 1, 2010, 15 months later than previously announced.
• Volunteers From Nine States To Work At Carter Caves State Resort Park
  Thursday, March 27, 2008
  Nearly 100 volunteers from nine states are scheduled to work at Carter Caves State Resort Park this weekend as part of the 2nd Annual Carter Caves Restoration Camp
• Robert Brigl to Create Pottery Face Jugs at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, March 25, 2008
  On Saturday, March 29, Robert Brigl of Bowling Green, will sculpt faces onto clay jugs created using a potters wheel from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Woodcarvers Cut-It-Up at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Tuesday, March 25, 2008
  On Friday, March 28, three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate woodcarving from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Dogwood Writing Conference April 25-26 At Greenbo Lake
  Monday, March 24, 2008
  All writers and would-be writers are welcome to attend this conference, which will include speakers, editors and agents.
• Aviation Fuel Sales At Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park Airport Halted
  Friday, March 21, 2008
  Action taken for safety of aviators after contaminated fuel found
• New Trail Guide Map and Web Site Promote Travel in Appalachians
  Friday, March 21, 2008
  Frankfort, Ky.--Kentucky has plenty of scenic beauty along its roads and highways and now some of the most beautiful areas are featured in a new trail guide map and website that promotes travel and tourism in the Appalachian region.
• First Lady Jane Beshear Testifies Before House Tourism Committee
  Thursday, March 20, 2008
  First Lady Jane Beshear today testified before the House Tourism Committee on Senate Bill 196. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Brandon Smith (R-Hazard), passed unanimously out of the committee and will now go to the full House for action.
• Cleanup of Columbus-Belmont State Park Set for April 5
  Thursday, March 20, 2008
  COLUMBUS-BELMONT STATE PARK is one of the sites that will benefit from Park Day-related activities, a cleanup effort on Saturday April 5.
• New Trail Guide Map and Web Site Promote Travel in Appalachians
  Thursday, March 20, 2008
  Kentucky has plenty of scenic beauty along its roads and highways and now some of the most beautiful areas are featured in a new trail guide map and website that promotes travel and tourism in the Appalachian region.
• Governor Beshear Announces Friendly Wager with Governor Chet Culver of Iowa Over WKU/Drake Game
  Wednesday, March 19, 2008
  Gov. Steve Beshear announced today that he and Iowa Gov. Chet Culver have made a friendly wager based on the outcome of Friday’s Western Kentucky University game against Drake University.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘spring clean’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the commonwealth
  Tuesday, March 18, 2008
  Volunteers will be out in full force next week to spring clean highways in Breathitt, Estill, Lee, Magoffin, Menifee, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Powell and Wolfe counties. The Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced today that the Adopt-a-Highway Spring Clean Week will be held March 23-29.
• Many Kinds of Horse Events and Activities Start in April Around Kentucky
  Monday, March 17, 2008
  Spring officially begins March 20, and Kentucky awakes to green fields, redbuds, dogwoods and horses! Horse lovers young and old will find activities coming in April that will entertain and educate right in your own back yard.
• Adopt-a-Highway groups poised to ‘spring clean’ roadsides, help preserve scenic beauty of the commonwealth
  Monday, March 17, 2008
  Volunteers will be out in full force next week to spring clean Kentucky’s roadsides. The Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) today announced that the Adopt-a-Highway Spring Clean Week will be March 23-29.
• Patricia Truett to Create Reed Baskets at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Monday, March 17, 2008
  On Saturday, March 22, Patricia Truett of McKee, will be creating her reed baskets for visitors to see from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Scouts Offered Camping Discount at General Butler
  Monday, March 17, 2008
  General Butler State Resort Park is offering campground discounts to Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops from April 6-13, 2008. The promotion allows scout groups to pay for one night of camping and get a second night free.
• Unusual Textile Weavings Demonstrated by Neil Colmer at Kentucky Artisan Center
  Saturday, March 15, 2008
  On Friday, March 21, fiber artist Neil Colmer of Berea will demonstrate 4 unusual textile weaving techniques from a variety of cultures – Inkle weaving, card weaving, Kumi Himo from Japan, and a knotting technique originating from nautical use – from 10:30 – 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
• Environmental Education Certification Program holds graduation ceremony
  Friday, March 14, 2008
• Kentucky State Parks Participate In Earth Week
  Friday, March 14, 2008
  Several Kentucky State Parks will be participating in Earth Week during April with hikes, wildflower weekends and clean up efforts across the state.