our early season stay at Sheltowee Adventure Resort was top notch. the facilities were warm, clean,…read moreand accommodating and the property has so much to offer. the staff were helpful and incredibly friendly the entire time, including booking a shuttle over the phone, checkin processes, and shuttle to our section hike of the Sheltowee Trace Trail. a special shout out to Dale our shuttle driver who was especially kind and personable.

My nephew booked a riverboat lunch for 8 for my sister in laws 70th birthday. When he received…read morethe confirmation email the address was provided. We arrived at 11: 58 expecting to be boarded for noon departure and enjoy a special day with the family. Instead we were greeted with rudeness. We were told we were at the wrong address. That we were late and we passed the boarding area. There was no indication in the confirmation email and speaking with the representative 3 times did not confirm address. We feel conned out of our money and after driving quite a distance to get there we were very upset. This place totally ruined our day!! Would not recommend anyone to go there as where we were told to go actually was a gift shop. You can figure that one out for yourselves

A little bit off the road to get to and then a short walk down a paved stone trail to reach the…read moreviewing area, this is a lovely little park and the view here was spectacular. It is part of the Daniel Boone National Forest and this park has a picnic pavilion and some primitive restrooms. Lots of parking which requires a $5 self-paid entry fee. There are envelopes and a drop for that. Spend a few minutes checking it out or spend the whole day. At the time of year we visited, we were the only ones around. So quiet and peaceful. It was perfect. [Review 269 of 2025 - 285 in Kentucky - 23832 overall]

NOT TO BE CONFUSED with the Natural Bridge Resort near Slade KY, this Natural Arch is about 1 hour…read moreand 15 minutes SOUTH of Richmond, KY and sits off Day Ridge Road in the Stearns District of the Daniel Boone National Forest. There is ample parking, but requires a $5 fee for a single day visit or $7 for a 3-day pass. Most of the short trail leading to the loop is paved, and contains plenty of man-made steps. TRAIL DIRECTIONS: From the 2nd parking area, take the concrete path to the left of the picnic pavilion then turn onto the asphalt path leading past the Amphitheater. In just a few hundred feet you will come to a beautiful overlook of the Natural Arch where you can stop for some scenic photos of it in the distance. Continue along the 510 trail as it descends down the mountain. There are a series of stairs to help tackle the steepness of the terrain, but don't worry, it's not a long trail and you will reach the arch before you know it. After the last set of steps you will come to a fork in the road. GO RIGHT to stay on the 510 loop trail. Left at the fork will lead you down the 508 trail to Buffalo Canyon. WHAT TO EXPECT: The Natural Arch is nice, but difficult to photograph without a wide angle lens. It is over 100 feet wide and you are in very close proximity. I found the best point of view was taking the loop trail through the arch to the other side. There is a wooden boardwalk to let you know you are on the right path. You can continue around the loop or go back the way you came to reach the parking area quickly. We did not follow the loop and instead returned back to our car. All in all it took us about 25 minutes round trip to hike at a leisurely pace and about 15 minutes to explore the area around the natural arch totaling 40 minutes. It is a family friendly hike, but some of the steps can be tall, so you may have to carry really little ones back. The trail is 1 mile round trip IF you circle the entire loop. I have included some of the PDF trail maps from the USFS website to help guide you. The monument signs maps near the parking area are rather confusing. For example: the monument map states the 510 trail is "not accessible", but it is referring to wheelchairs and for some reason doesn't state it that way. There ARE restroom facilities, but my wife was unpleased with the amount of flying bugs, so we opted to drive elsewhere for bladder relief. About 20 minutes away is the fabulous Cumberland Falls if you are looking for other things to do while in the area. This was a short stop for us as we travel through the state heading to Ohio. HAPPY EXPLORING!!!

First of all, I am scared to death of horses. I had only been on one 40 years ago, which wasn't a…read moregood experience. However, my group wanted to go and encouraged me to push through my fear. I am so glad I did. The guy who was helping assured me I'd be fine and he'd watch out for me. My horse was Oreo, a beautiful black and white horse. The trail takes about 45 minutes. It was a bit muddy, which they said was unusual, so the horses had to leap around some of the mud, but it still was so much fun. I'd go again, for sure.

This was such a fun experience! Nearly an hour riding trails definately worth the $21! The staff…read morewas great: calm, cool & collected. The trail was hilly and beautiful through the lush forest. Our horses were well mannered and definitely experienced. I'd you have never rode a horse before this would be a fantastic first experience.

The place is really clean and quiet. The food there is very yummy. There is a lot of deer around…read moreeven during the day so it's nice to watch them roam. Most of the rooms have a great view of the lake even through the trees.

This is our first time to Lake Cumberland State Resort Park. The people at the Front Desk are very…read morenice. First, we had a campground reservation. Hubby went to change the oil in our truck and there was oil in the coolant. It was not drivable. After speaking with multiple people including the park manager, we were not allowed to simply switch our reservations from the campground to the lodge. They are two separate entities. Keep this in mind when booking. When I called to book at the lodge, I asked about fridge and microwave and was told they rooms don't have them. Check in went well. When we arrived at our room, there was a minimal number of lights. It was quite dark. One lamp between the two queens. No floor lamp. The screen door to the balcony was busted. I called the front desk and we were moved to another room for $40 more. The elevator was gross. I used my fingernail to see if the rust-like stuff would come off and it was easily removable. The entire trip I was tempted to get a Brillo pad! The new room had a fridge and wasn't missing lights. The next thing we discovered was that there was no daily housekeeping. Supposedly this was because of COVID. There isn't fear of catching COVID but here in KY people simply stopped working during COVID and they didn't return to the workforce after COVID. Towels, coffees, etc. were available two buildings over at check-in lobby. The next crazy thing about the lodge is there is minimal food! There was a breakfast buffet and a dinner buffet, but no diner and only take out for lunch. The nearest grocery store is more than 10 miles so bring whatever you need to eat, plus utensils! The breakfast buffet was good. Service was good. Again, nice people. It was a small breakfast buffet but adequate. No fruit, cold cereal, muffins, omelets, veggies... but the basics were available for $15. The pool and hot tub were good temps. Clean. Lots of kiddos from the campground on the rainy day. Speaking of the campground, the outdoor pool was supposed to open before the holiday, but they were only interviewing lifeguards that Friday to start after Memorial Day weekend. Poor planning? Here is a very odd thing. On the rainy day, our lodge/camper group wanted to play games. We went to the activity room. There were two nice game tables but there were no chairs!! So we went to the area off the lobby to play cards. We were the only ones in the area by the fireplace and the ceiling fan was on. The front desk figured out how to shut if off, but the AC vents were blasting cold air out. We tried moving the table and chairs but air was blowing everywhere. We played a couple rounds but we were freezing! We asked the front desk if the temps could be adjusted to make it warmer or just shut the system off. It was only 50 outside, rainy and cloudy. We were told the temperature inside the lobby area was electronically controlled by "the state"!! Very very interesting that a State Park which should have some environmental conscience wouldn't allow staff to adjust indoor air temps based on outdoor temperatures. Doesn't seem like a way to conserve. Lastly because of the baby, the kids brought the golf cart to the campground. It's street legal, licensed, insured, etc and they paid $25 to have it with them. Some lodge guy told the kids that the park ranger would ticket them for using the between the campground and lodge. Nice to know after the fact. We watched the baby while the kids had a date night at the State Dock restaurant. One of the cooks had quit that day. The 45 min wait time was an hour and a half, the food was bad. My son-in-law had diarrhea starting that evening and throughout the next day! Nobody else thankfully caught it, so probably something with the food. All in all, the park has so much potential, but Kentucky seems to struggle for average. We rented a pontoon on our last day, and the rental at State Dock went smoothly. Unless you have a boat, I recommend visiting Dale Hollow.

We rented a boat through Safe Harbor this weekend. For Friday and Saturday we spent a little over…read more$1000. The process of getting the boats went smoothly and the loading and unloading was decent when it wasn't crowded. Our biggest complaint was the condition of the boats that they are renting. The boats themselves are nice but they do not seem to be taken care of very well. I've attached pictures of the molded seats and the poor duct tape jobs to cover the gashes in the seats. Paying such a high price point for 2 days, we were expecting a cleaner boat. Would have also been nice to have an anchor included with the boat.

Nice marina, great gift shop, great place to put your boat in and enjoy the lake! Located in…read morebeautiful Burnside!

10 out of 10 recommend! This place has a wonderful atmosphere and so welcoming! You seriously feel…read morelike you've walked into a family gathering with all staff! The staff there were all super friendly and funny. They were very involved with making the atmosphere fun. Pool tables, darts, cornhole, snacks, beer, etc. This is a place anyone can enjoy. Very clean also.We found an awesome place in Somerset where the whole family can have fun together. As this was our first time for some ax throwing, our instructor "Coach" was great. He took his time to explain the process and then helped us to improve. Over all this was a great experience that we would highly recommend. There really is something for everyone. Over all this was a great experience that we would highly recommend. There really is something for everyone.

Nice large space! Helpful and friendly! We were shown how to throw the axes! The Axe watcher was…read morevery attentive! You can also play cornhole, darts, and pool! They had great beer and soda and some food items! We all enjoyed our 4 hours at this place! You have to go and support this local business and Somerset this place is a win-win

This small park is named for, yes, that Sanders. Harland Sanders who is also known as Colonel…read moreSanders, the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken who built the very first one right here in Corbin. The park is free and open, with a number of plaques that depict a few key events from his life and his rise to fame. There is free street parking along Main Street and a free lot in the back. A train depot with some trains and a live actual rail line run behind. [Review 20153 overall - 194 in Kentucky - 1129 of 2023.]

Sanders bark is a cool place to visit when you're in the area. This place is all dedicated to…read moreColonel Sanders and his achievements over the years. He is very popular for creating KFC in this park is dedicated to him in his hometown where he created this chicken.

Really neat camp sites, but hardly anyone there. Advertise…read morea bit and it would fill up.

Words cannot begin to accurately describe this heaven on earth. With all the amenities of home, a…read moregently whispering creek in your own back yard, fireplace, Jacuzzi, boardgames, movies, and a marvelous collection of classic short stories and novels. With Big South Fork only miles away and Cumberland Falls just a little bit further this is the most optimal, affordable, and truly magnificent place to make the world go away. Bravo Mary and Randy Ross...hope to visit your place often.