With COVID-19 restrictions loosened and many places open and running at usual capacity, there seems to be plenty of things to do and it can get overwhelming. Luckily, we've assembled the perfect summer bucket list of things to do around Kentucky.
Whether it be outdoorsy, food-centered or kid-friendly (or a combination of the three), we've got you covered.
Ready to get out and explore the best of what Kentucky has to offer? Here's our unofficial ultimate Kentucky summer bucket list.
The park's name comes from the fossils found there, Pleistocene megafaune (also known as mammoths.) Admission to the park, museum and visitor center is free to all visitors. Big Bone Lick's website recommends visiting the bison herd, touring the museum and diorama pit, seeing the salt springs along the Big Bone Creek trail, camping overnight and, of course, grabbing a souvenir t-shirt.
Situated between Kentucky and Tennessee between Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, this national recreation area offers a great setting for camping, hiking, boating, fishing and more.