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1 year ago

Good playground. Kept the 4th grader occupied for 30 minutes. Entry was not well marked.

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Barren River Lake State Resort Park

Barren River Lake State Resort Park

3.4
(16 reviews)
21.3 mi

This was our third Christmas banquet for our Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter at…read morethis location. We've always had very good service from the restaurant, but this time the young man (Rhett) who did much of the taking care of us was so absolutely delightful that I felt compelled to write this review. There was also a lady who worked with us and was very efficient as well; I regret I didn't get her name. So many young people these days seem to have little to no ability to render interpersonal skills in providing service, but Rhett was exceptional and it did not go unnoticed. He was so accommodating, caring and he let his delightful personality show yesterday evening. I hope management will commend him. The food and drink was exceptional as always. I'm usually not a huge fan of mashed potatoes, but these were exceptional. My partner's favorite is always the dried fish. I would highly recommend this location for group activities or at least for a visit to the restaurant!

The governor has just about ruined the state parks here in Kentucky. Only open Wednesday dinner…read moremenu,Thursday lunch and dinner menu, Friday and Saturday lunch and dinner buffet menu, Sunday lunch only. State pay for servers and workers so low and limited hours hard to get workers and definitely not a living wage

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Private dining rooms available.
Private dining rooms available.
A room at the Villas at state park
A room at the Villas at state park
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Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave National Park

4.4
(492 reviews)
26.3 mi

The Domes & Dripstones Tour at Mammoth Cave National Park was easily one of the highlights of our…read moretrip to Kentucky. If you're looking for a cave tour that combines incredible scenery, fascinating geology, and a bit of a workout, this is the one to book. The ranger-guided tour is well organized and packed with interesting information about the cave's history, formations, and the natural processes that shaped this underground world over millions of years. The descent into the cave through the natural sinkhole entrance is an adventure in itself, and while the 638-640 stairs sound intimidating, they're absolutely worth it. The highlight for us was Frozen Niagara. The stunning collection of stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, and delicate cave curtains is unlike anything we've ever seen. It's amazing to think these formations were created one drop of water at a time over thousands of years. Throughout the tour, the massive domes and enormous passageways constantly reminded us why Mammoth Cave is the world's longest known cave system. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to answer questions, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. The cave's constant 54-degree temperature also makes it a comfortable activity no matter the season. Be prepared for plenty of stairs and wear comfortable shoes, but don't let that discourage you. The tour is paced well, with opportunities to stop and admire the scenery along the way. If you're visiting Mammoth Cave National Park, the Domes & Dripstones Tour is an unforgettable experience and one we would enthusiastically recommend to anyone looking for a memorable underground adventure. Five stars! Check out our video on our socials @reessroots

Completely utterly speechless with this experience! Its been a lifelong dream of mine to see the…read morelongest cave in the world (425 miles long) and today I got to experience it and it was unbelievable! I've been to many many national parks and this one is probably now my favorite! I signed up awhile back for their wild cave tour which is their most strenuous, difficult tour. This tour when I showed up this morning was sold out so I am glad I booked it in advance. This tour also only runs 3 days/week. Our NPS rangers Alex and Lizette were awesome! They were great trip leaders and I would come back anytime just to do the wild cave tour with them again. I was skeptical this would be a strenuous tour as NPS tends to grade their events harder than they really are but this was a pretty accurate depiction of this tour. If you aren't physically fit, or able to fit into tight spaces, this tour isnt going to work for you. Its also basically 5 hours of hardcore horizontal caving, so keep that in mind. I kind of lucked out with my group as most were younger and fairly fit. I might have been the oldest person on this tour. We did a lot of crawling, climbing, scrambling and fancy footwork. I probably sweated out a couple of liters for sure. Everything I was wearing was soaked in sweat. Everyone in our group kept up and the rangers even told us after that our group was really awesome and invited us to come back anytime to this wild cave tour with them! Cool! The visitor center is pretty big and they offer so many cave tours, which is quite overwhelming. They have tons of gift shops so take your choice in where you want to shop. What's also great is that the Park Store is here too! This was a phenomenal experience and its just an above and beyond experience. Definitely come check it out!

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Our guide telling us about the days where you could scribe your name on the walls of caves. Nice fella!
Our guide telling us about the days where you could scribe your name on the walls of caves. Nice fella!
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08.29.25 There are two seasons of operation at Mammoth Cave: winter and summer. Summer is the most popular time to visit

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08.29.25 There are two seasons of operation at Mammoth Cave: winter and summer. Summer is the most popular time to visit
Cave Country Canoe

Cave Country Canoe

4.5
(4 reviews)
27.1 mi
$$

Cave Country Canoe was SO great to work with when my boyfriend and I decided to spend a few days in…read moreMammoth Cave National Park. We rented one canoe (which came with oars and lifejackets), were led to the endpoint (we chose Houchins Ferry) to park our car, and were then driven with the canoe to our starting point (Dennison Ferry). We canoed around 12 miles of the Green River the first day, camped on Boardcut Island, and then finished the 20-mile trip the following morning. All we had to do at Houchins was leave the canoe, oars, and lifejackets out and make a phone call to Cave Country...so convenient! Best thing about working with Cave Country was their friendly service. They even went so far as to give us a s'mores fixings care package (complete with firestarters, graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate)! We also had some great conversation with their employees, both exchanging stories and getting some great advice for canoeing on the river. I would highly recommend going with Cave Country Canoe if you're thinking of making a trip to Mammoth Cave or the Green River.

We had a great experience with Cave Country Canoe (love the alliteration). The staff were very…read morefriendly and super helpful. We rented a canoe which came with life jackets and oars. We were shuttled to the drop site and picked up quickly when we were done. The prices were competitive and the service was top notch. We didn't get s'mores like the other reviewer, but we also didn't book a 2 day trip. Just FYI, the National Park Service prohibits consumption or possession of alcohol on the Green River. Fines can be in excess of $500 per adult in the boat. Also, they require that you wear life jackets, not just have them in the boat. Fines are also assessed per person not wearing one. Rangers will tour the river and ticket you for not following the rules. Safety first, Yelpers!

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Taking a break
Couldn't ask for a better end to your day.
Couldn't ask for a better end to your day.
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