FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 7, 2024) — The Kentucky Science Trail, an online guide to scientific attractions, launched recently, featuring over 70 sites, including seven Kentucky State Parks. The attractions on the trail include museums, places to view the night sky, engineering marvels, geological tours, sites with live animals, nature preserves, botanical gardens, educational centers and more.
The seven Kentucky state parks included on the Kentucky Science Trail are John James Audubon, Jenny Wiley, Cumberland Falls, Natural Bridge, Wickliffe Mounds, Carter Caves and Big Bone Lick. Each attraction has a description and link to its website, as well as an interactive map, making it easy for visitors to find nearby attractions.
"We are thrilled to be included on the Kentucky Science Trail, especially as we celebrate Kentucky State Parks’ 100th anniversary," said Kentucky State Parks Commissioner Russ Meyer. "Our parks offer visitors the opportunity to explore the wonders of nature and history, and we hope that the Kentucky Science Trail will encourage more people to experience all that Kentucky State Parks have to offer."
The Kentucky Science Trail was launched on April 29 by the Kentucky Academy of Science (KAS), a nonprofit organization founded in 1914 that strives to catalyze scientific communication and collaboration to improve research, education and evidence-based public engagement in Kentucky.
View the Kentucky Science Trail on the KAS website at kyscience.org.
Kentucky State Parks is planning a series of events throughout 2024 to celebrate its 100th anniversary. For the latest updates and information on events, visit Celebrating 100 Years (ky.gov). Kentucky is home to 44 state parks, including 17 resort parks and 13 golf courses. For more information about Kentucky State Parks, visit parks.ky.gov.