Great Outdoors
Caves, kayaks, and campgrounds, oh my! Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or a nature-lover, there’s always something to do here.
Caves
Underground Discoveries…
CAVE BACON – Cave Bacon is any cave drapery that looks like bacon.
CAVE PEARLS – Cave Pearls look very much like oyster pearls.
COLUMN – Columns are formed when a stalactite (which grows down from the ceiling and a stalagmite (which grows up from the floor meet and grow together.
POPCORN -Cave popcorn is shaped just like the popcorn we eat with lots of round, knobby bits.
SHELF STONE – These are flat-topped calcite that projects over the edge of a pool where it has grown into the pool.
SODA STRAWS – Soda straws are thin, usually straight hollow tubes.STALACTITES – Stalactites are vertical cave formations that grow from the ceiling down and look like icicles.
STALAGMITES – Stalagmites are vertical cave formations that grow from the ground up. They can be wide or narrow, tall or short.
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DIAMOND CAVERNS
Featuring intricate drapery deposits and
bacon formations that cascade the cave walls.
Over 150 years of cave tours!
Open year-round.
1900 Mammoth Cave Pkwy., Park City, KY
270-749-2233
MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK
The Mother Cave with over 400 miles of mapped passages; International Biosphere Reserve; World Heritage site; Celebrating 200 years of cave tours!
Mammoth Cave Parkway
Mammoth Cave, KY
270-758-2180
Cave City
CRYSTAL ONYX CAVE
An old favorite now reopened!
Open DAILY through October 31, 2019
10am-7pm
425 Prewitts Knob Rd., Cave City, KY
270-773-3377
ONYX CAVE
Featuring beautiful cave coral, cave bacon, flowstone and a massive 40 foot column.
Open year round
101 Huckleberry Knob Rd., Cave City, KY
270-773-2323
OUTLAW CAVE
Famous as the hideout for outlaw Jesse James and handicap accessible
Open year round
3057 Mammoth Cave Rd., Cave City, KY 42127
270-773-2560
Videos
Horseback Riding and Horse Hotels
Everywhere Else
Double J Stables & Horseman’s Campgrounds
Located off the Northeastern corner of Mammoth Cave National Park. No need to cross or ride on any public roads to enter the park, just mount up and ride on in.
542 Lincoln School Rd.
Mammoth Cave, KY
(270) 286-8167
Cave City
Carey's Horse Farm
Overnight boarding for those traveling with their horses
202 Farmer Road
Cave City, KY
(270) 646-7424
Jesse James Riding Stables
1/2 hour, 1 hour, and 2 hour rides for all levels of experience. No reservations required.
3057 Mammoth Cave Rd
Cave City, KY
(270) 773-2560
Mammoth Cave Horse Camp
(seasonal, closed Mon)
Outdoor market
802 S. Dixie Highway
Parks
Glasgow
American Legion Park
Day Camp Building
9 Hole Disc Golf Course
Grills (2)
Girls Softball Field
Restroom/Concession Building
Shelters (3)
Batting Cage
Playground (ages 2-5)
805 Happy Valley Road Glasgow, KY 42141
Gorin Park
Coach Pitch Baseball Field Pitching Machine Baseball Field Richardson Stadium (High School Baseball Field) Tennis Courts (8) Office Building/Garage Restroom areas (3) Outdoor Basketball Courts (2) Shelters (1) Playgrounds (2) one for ages 2-5, one for ages 5-12 Picnic Tables (6)
201 Gorin Park Drive Glasgow, KY 42141
Twyman Park
Gazebo Horse Shoe Pit Shelters (2) Restroom Outdoor Basketball Court Playground (ages 5-12)
545 Bunch Avenue Glasgow, KY 42141
Weldon Park
Shelter Playground (2) ages 2-5 & ages 5-12 Walking Trails (2) Batting Cages (2) Restroom Live Arm Baseball Field Basketball Goal
100 Weldon Drive Glasgow, KY 42141
Beaver Creek Trail
Zip Line
Cave City
Kentucky Action Park
3057 Mammoth Cave Rd. Cave City, KY 42127
270-773-2560
Shooting Range
Golf
Everywhere Else
Barren River Lake State Resort Park Golf Course
1149 State Park Rd, Lucas, KY 42156
Diamond Caverns Resort & Golf Club
660 Doyle Rd Park City, KY 42160-7942
(270) 749-2891
Glasgow
Willow Oaks County Club Golf Course
350 Country Club Road Glasgow, KY 42141
270-308-OAKS (call or text)
Fox Hollow Golf Course
280 Clubhouse Lane Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-7277
Cave City
The Golf Place
810 Mammoth Cave Rd. Cave City, KY 42127
270-773-8337
Indoor Golf Simulator
Agri-Tourism
Everywhere Else
Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese
2033 Thomerson Park Rd, Austin, KY 42123
(270) 434-4124
Legacy Dairy
2896 Goodnight-Hiseville Rd, Cave City, KY 42127
(270) 576-2626
They are just a small-town farm family trying to survive in the dairy industry. They are creating their niche by offering their own milk to their community. They want their customers to stop by and see where their milk comes from.
Ken Davis Produce
3153 New Bowling Green Rd, Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-5467
A third generation business and the go-to place for fruits and vegetables in the Glasgow area for over 50 years.
Glasgow
Barren Wholesale Greenhouse
2920 Scottsville Rd. Glasgow, KY 42141
270-678-6669
Experienced growers of bedding plants, hanging baskets, and flowering pot plants for the wholesale market.
Fishing
Everywhere Else
Barren River Lake
Encompasses over 10,000 acres and fishing opportunities abound. Hybrid bass (stocked regularly by State of Kentucky), striped bass, largemouth bass, all types of catfish, crappie, brim and many others are harvested. Boat ramps are conveniently located at all recreation areas and include Peninsula, Barren River Lake State Resort Park, The Narrows, Beaver Creek, Baileys Point, Walnut Creek, Austin and Browns Ford.
11088 Finney Road Glasgow, KY 42141
Cave City
Ridgetop Lake
4083 Mammoth Cave Road Cave City, KY 42127
270-773-9940
Ridgetop Lake is a clean, quiet, fishing lake with a family atmosphere. Stocked with farm-raised catfish three days a week. Also stocked with big catfish (10 lbs and up) on a regular basis. Kids can fish for bluegill, too! Bring the family and enjoy the fishing! Catfishing, bait, groceries, camping supplies. No license required.
Hiking Trails
Everywhere Else
Barren River Lake State Resort Park
5 miles of trails available for guided hikes, non-guided hikes, or leisurely strolls
1850 State Park Road Lucas, KY 42156
270-646-2357
Brigadoon State Nature Preserve
187 acres with foot trails through ridgetops, mature forest and scenic ravines, moderately strenuous, for hiking, birding and nature photography.
39 Mutter Rd Glasgow, KY 42141
Mammoth Cave National Park
1 Mammoth Cave Pkwy, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
270-758-2180
97 miles of back country and front country, mixed use trails (hiking, biking, horseback riding-and the Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike and Hike Trail.
(Advance tickets strongly recommended on holiday weekends and Memorial Day – Labor Day)
Maps (downloadable PDF files)
Water Fun
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Karst Beach
950 Mammoth Cave Rd., Cave City, KY 42127
Karst Beach is a 2.3 acre lake with a sandy beach featuring a 1300 sq. ft. Wibit, an inflatable sports park! The Wibit is not the only feature of Karst Beach. They also offer other inflatable play including a volleyball net, inflatable loungers, small slide and Corcls (small boats)! They offer beach loungers and chairs for children and adults! Inside they offer a full retail/camp store and a full food services are including a Nathan’s Famous hot dog restaurant. They are located within Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Mammoth Cave!
Glasgow
Glasgow City Pool
805 Happy Valley Road, Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-9296
Wedding/ Party Venue
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The Venue @ Barren Breeze
554 South Lucas Road Lucas, KY 42156
(270) 646-2957
Barren Breeze Event Center is a brand new stylish, rustic venue and accommodation space located in Lucas, KY. Their property offers you 13 acres of rolling hills and meadows which serves as a beautiful backdrop for a country-style wedding.
Glasgow
FAB Studios and Catering Co.
201 W. Water St, Glasgow, KY 42141
(270)590-5030
Offering a full catering menu and event space. Catering your place or ours! We travel up to 50 miles from Glasgow and serve anything between bbq and prime rib! Menus specialized just for your party!
Country Ridge Venue
8023 Finney Rd, Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 646-6287
Country Ridge is the perfect setting for a storybook wedding. From the rustic-romantic feel from the cedar log exterior and interior, large exposed beams, pond with lighted fountain, large wrap around porch with sites for outdoor and indoor ceremonies.
The Ole French Restaurant
255 Perkins Rd, Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 646-6134
Let us help you with your next reception, engagement party, wedding, business meeting, baby shower, etc…
For information please contact Roger Bryant, our wonderful chef, at 270-646-6134.
Willow Oaks Golf Club LLC
350 Country Club Road, Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 308-OAKS
The Ballroom is the perfect destination for rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, banquet dinners and more! Facility rentals are available with private rooms that can accommodate groups of 15 to 500. Wedding venue in Glasgow, KY
Lera B Mitchell Clubhouse
1214 S. Green St Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-6641
The Lera B. Mitchell Clubhouse is available for meetings, potluck meals, wedding showers and numerous other events and occasions. We only rent the Clubhouse out on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays.
Yancey's Vinyl Lounge
128 S Public Square, Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 590-6625
The Vinyl Lounge is perfect for weddings, receptions, Christmas parties, business meetings, seminars, company parties, fundraisers, birthdays, anniversaries, wedding showers, and any other occasion you’d like to entertain.
Photography
Glasgow
Leslie Kidd Photography
(270) 234-6816
We love watching a kid become more confident during experiences with LKP. We love watching a family laugh together during their LKP photo session. We look forward to getting to know you and creating magic together!
Photography By Autumn
368 Ramp Rd, Austin, KY 42123
(270) 576-0439
I live this life all thanks to the good Lord above for blessing me not only with the talent I need to do the best job possible for you all, but also for blessing me with wonderful clients like yourself who see worth in art that comes from my point of view.
L Chantel Photography
https://www.facebook.com/lchantelphotography15/
Get in touch with her by the link or email: lchantelphotography@outlook.com
Hey, I am Alexis Buford and this is a small insight on how I create my own perspective of the things in this world through my eyes but behind my lens!
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Brian Hogan Photography
(270) 646-5954
At Hogan Photography we strive to provide quality photography services at reasonable pricing.
Water Trails
Visit: River App for Green River conditions
Cave City
CAVE COUNTRY CANOE
856 Old Mammoth Cave Rd., Cave City, KY 42127
(270)773-5552
Camping, fishing, canoe, and kayak
for all ages. Canoe rental and outdoor outfitter.
GREEN RIVER CANOEING
3057 Mammoth Cave Rd., Cave City, KY 42127
(270)773-5712
3 hr to 2 night canoe or kayak trips though
Mammoth Cave National Park. Campsites available
Glasgow
Carver's Kayaks
3134 N Jackson Hwy, Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 646-0488
They are open most Saturdays from 9-4. They are available by reservation only Sunday-Friday. Call or message them to set up a reservation!
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MAMMOTH CAVE CANOE & KAYAK
1240 Old Mammoth Cave Rd., Cave City, KY 42127
(270)773-3366
3hr to 3 day excursions
BARREN RIVER LAKE STATE RESORT PARK MARINA
1850 State Park Road, Lucas, KY 42156
(270)646-2357
Boat and ski rental
Museums
Cave City
MAMMOTH CAVE WILDLIFE MUSEUM
409 E Happy Valley St., Cave City, KY 42127
(270)773-2255
Taxidermy collection of international wildlife
Glasgow
South Central Kentucky Cultural Center "Museum of the Barrens"
200 W Water St, Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-9792
Center featuring a local-history museum, plus local art, genealogy resources & a gift shop.
First Houchens Park (Site of First Houchens Store)
447 Browning School Rd Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 646-3005
Houchens Park is a place to step back and revisit history. Home of Houchens first grocery store.