A great way to enjoy a Kentucky vacation is aboard a houseboat on any

of the large lakes. Lake Cumberland is a perennial favorite among house-

boat enthusiasts. It has more shoreline that the coast of Florida and offers

numerous secluded coves perfect for your floating vacation home.

Kentucky’s southern lakes offer unlimited

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CUMBERLAND COUNTY TOURIST & CONVENTIONCOMMISSION270-433-5133, www.cumberlandcounty.com

DALE HOLLOW LAKE STATE RESORT PARK The lodge& restaurant sit above a 28,000-acre lake & at theedge of 3,400 acres of unspoiled wilderness. b6371 State Park Rd., Burkesville270-433-7431, 800-325-2282parks.ky.gov/resortparks/dh/index.htm

KENTUCKY TROPHY FISHING Experience the thrillof trophy Striped Bass fishing. ;9074 Crocus Creek Rd., Bakerton270-433-6333, www.kytrophyfishing.com

TAYLOR CO. TOURIST COMMISSION800-738-4719, www.campbellsvilleky.com

FRIENDSHIP ONE-ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE A one-room school house used as a museum.300 Ingram Ave., Campbellsville, 270-465-5410

GREEN RIVER LAKE An Interpretive Center at thedamsite acquaints the visitor with the geology,culture, and history of the area. b544 Lake Rd., Campbellsville 270-465-4463, www.lrl.usace.army.mil/grl

GREEN RIVER LAKE STATE PARK Lakeshore camp-ground and sand beach on 8,200-acre lake. ;179 Park Office Rd., Campbellsville, 270-465-8255parks.ky.gov/stateparks/gr/index.htm

HIESTAND HOUSE MUSEUM 1823 dwelling is oneof 12 German stone houses in Kentucky. Hasdetached kitchen and beautiful gardens. b ;1075 Campbellsville Bypass, Campbellsville 270-789-4343

TEBBS BEND BATTLEFIELD ASSOCIATION Adjacent toGreen River Lake where the Atkinson-Griffon House,Confederate Hospital is located. 3 mile driving tour.314 Summit Dr., Campbellsville, 270-465-8726

THE HOMEPLACE ON GREEN RIVER 1803 house,1850s bank barn, corn crib, feedlot, 227 acres.6045 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville270-465-4511

COLUMBIA/ADAIR COUNTY TOURISM COMMISSION270-384-6020, www.columbia-adaircounty.com

JOHN B. BEGLEY CHAPEL Designed by F. Fay Jones,the world’s foremost chapel architect. b ;210 Lindsey Wilson St., Columbia270-384-8400, 800-264-0138www.lindsey.edu

GREENSBURG/GREEN CO. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE270-932-4298

CANOE KENTUCKY LIVERY Canoeing, outfitter.Greensburg, 800-KCanoe-1

GREEN RIVER PADDLE TRAIL PARK Cabins, canoe,and kayak rentals.West Columbia Ave., Greensburg 270-932-4298, www.greensburgonline.com

GREENSBURG WALKING TOUR A self-guided tour,featuring Greensburg’s National Register HistoricDistrict and other surrounding properties. ;105 W Hodgenville Ave., Greensburg 270-932-4298, greensburgonline.com

OLD GREEN COUNTY COURTHOUSE Oldest court-house west of the Alleghenies. Built in 1803.100 Courthouse Square, Greensburg 270-932-4298, www.greensburgonline.com

GREENSBURG AREA

COLUMBIA AREA

CAMPBELLSVILLE AREA

BURKESVILLE AREA

Dale Hollow State Resort Park Golf Course.

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RUSSELL CO. TOURIST COMMISSION888-833-4220, www.lakecumberlandvacation.com

AJ GUIDE SERVICE Specializing in striped bass.1085 Snow Rd., Russell Springs 270-866-6207, www.ajguideservice.com

BATES GUIDE SERVICE Specializes in year round trophy striper fishing.32 Comancha Way, Russell Springs 270-866-8703, www.fishlakecumberland.com

KENTUCKY OFF-TRACK Live horse race simulcastsfrom top tracks. ;628 N Main St., Jamestown, 270-343-3939

JAMESTOWN AREA

A relaxing day of bass fishing.

Indian Hills ResortAlligator II Marina

2108 Highway 1383, Russell Springs KY 42642

270/866-6616 toll free 877/363-9911www.indianhillsresort.com

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LAKE CUMBERLAND STATE RESORT PARK One of thefinest fishing & boating areas in the eastern U.S.b ;5465 State Park Rd., Jamestown270-343-3111, 800-325-1709parks.ky.gov/resortparks/lc/index.htm

SHELL’S WOLF CREEK OUTFITTER310 Kaufman Rd., Jamestown270-343-2510, www.fishwolfcreek.com

STRIPER MANIA GUIDE SERVICE We can arrangeto pick you up. b219 M. Tucker Rd., Russell Springs 270-866-6717, www.stripermania.com

ECONOMIC DEV. AUTHORITY OF CASEY COUNTY606-787-9973

CLEMENTSVILLE MOTORSPORTS Mud racing at itsfinest. Truck and tractor pulling.1805 Casey Creek Rd., Liberty, 606-787-5541

MONTICELLO/WAYNE CO. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE606-348-3064, www.monticellokychamber.com

MILL SPRINGS MILL This historic grist mill is listedon the National Register of Historic Places. bKY 379, Monticello, 606-348-3064 www.monticellokychamber.com

VICTOR’S STRIPER FISHING CHARTER Fish all yearround on Victor’s boat.Beaver Creek, Monticello, 800-505-6447

MONTICELLO AREA

LIBERTY AREA

Enjoying the sights at Lake Cumberland.

Planning your vacation? Get your free Visitor’s Guide to a magnificent recreational waterland.Houseboats, Civil War history, camping, great

accommodations & much more!

Somerset-Pulaski Visitor Center800/642-6287 • 606/679-6394

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SOMERSET/PULASKI COUNTY CVB800-642-6287, www.lakecumberlandtourism.com

BEAVER CREEK PUBLIC WILDLIFE AREA Fishing,hunting, hiking trails, and wildlife viewing.Somerset, 606-376-8083

D.C. GUIDE SERVICE Located at Lee’s Ford Marina.475 Lees Ford Dock Rd., Somerset606-636-6458, 800-804-5819www.dcguideservices.com

GENERAL BURNSIDE ISLAND STATE PARKA 430-acre island surrounded by 50,250-acre LakeCumberland. Explore cool, secluded lake coves. b ;8801 S Hwy. 27, Burnside, 606-561-4104 parks.ky.gov/stateparks/ge/index.htm

HANEY’S APPLEDALE FARM Annual trips into theorchards to pick favorite apples and more. b ;8350 W Hwy. 80, Nancy, 606-636-6148 www.haneysapplefarm.com

LAKE CUMBERLAND The second largest lake in theCumberland River system. b855 Boat Dock Rd., Somerset, 606-679-6337 www.orn.usace.army.mil/pao/lakeinfo/WOL.htm

LAKE CUMBERLAND SPEEDWAY 3/8 mile dirt round track.360 Race Track Rd., Burnside, 606-561-8994

MILL SPRINGS BATTLEFIELDPO Box 814, Somerset606-679-1859, www.millsprings.net

SOMERSET AREA

One of many watersports to enjoy on Lake Cumberland.

Big South ForkScenic Railway

P. O. Box 368, Stearns, KY 42647800/462-5664Big South Fork

National Park Concessionairewww.bsfsry.com

The railway originally served as the backbone of the Stearns

Coal and Lumber Company,hauling logs and coal out of the

remote and beautiful Big South Forkriver valley. Travel along cliff linesand roaring streams to a restored coal mining town aboard enclosed and open-air cars to see what life

was like almost a century ago.

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MCCREARY COUNTY TOURIST COMMISSION888-284-3718, www.kyvacations.com

BIG SOUTH FORK NATIONAL RIVER ANDRECREATION AREA Pristine natural setting offeringpanoramic views, hiking, fishing & rafting. b ;Stearns, 606-376-5073, www.nps.gov/biso

BIG SOUTH FORK SCENIC RAILWAY 18-mile roundtrip. Visitation of a restored coal mining camp. Livemusic before each train. b ;100 Henderson St., Stearns, www.bsfsry.com606-376-5330, 800-462-5664

BLUE HERON MINING COMMUNITY Historic restoredmining tours with photos, exhibits & more. b ;Hwy. 742, Stearns, 606-376-5073

DANIEL BOONE NATIONAL FOREST – STEARNSRANGER DISTRICT US 27 N, Whitley City606-376-5323, www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone

KOGER BARTHELL MINING CAMP Reconstructed1910 mining camp, company store, 12 miners’houses, schoolhouse and 1909-34 antique cars. b1 Barthell Rd., off KY 742, Stearns606-376-8749, 888-550-5748

MCCREARY COUNTY MUSEUM Located in 1907Company Headquarters Building. Highlights thearea’s history. b ;1 Henderson St., Stearns, 606-376-5730 www.mccrearymuseum.com

NATURAL ARCH SCENIC AREA Magnificent sandstone arch.KY 927, Parkers Lake606-679-2010, www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone

YAHOO FALLS – BIG SOUTH FORK NRRA State’stallest waterfall.KY 700, Whitley City, 606-376-5073

STEARNS/WHITLEY CITY AREA

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.

STATE FLOWERGOLDENROD

KENTUCKY STATE SYMBOLSTo learn more about Kentucky’s symbols and traditions, log onto www.kytourism.com/facts.aspx

STATE TREETULIP TREE

STATE FRUITBLACKBERRY

STATE BIRDKENTUCKY CARDINAL

STATE FISHKENTUCKY BASS

STATE WILD ANIMALGREY SQUIRREL

STATE BUTTERFLYVICEROY BUTTERFLY

STATE HORSETHOROUGHBRED

STATE MINERALCOAL

STATE GEMSTONEFRESHWATER PEARL

STATE FOSSILBRACHIOPOD

STATE MUSICALINSTRUMENTDULCIMER