Calling All Nature Lovers!
Choose Your Northern Kentucky Adventure
A visit to Northern Kentucky offers a plethora of outdoor activities, all within a quick drive of urban exploration on both sides of the Ohio River. From bike trails & hiking to public art walks and top-rated disc golf courses, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy outdoor fun in NKY.
Rent a bike and explore the 700-acre Devou Park. Take in the sights and sounds of Licking River as you journey along Licking River Greenway Trail. For a thrilling experience, go zip lining at Screaming Eagle Adventures at the Ark Encounter. The paved trails at Florence Nature Park are stroller- and wheelchair-friendly, making it the perfect family nature escape. Doe Run, Camp Ernst, Prisoner’s and AJ Jolly Lakes are prime fishing spots. Interested in natural history? Discover the Birthplace of American Vertebrate Paleontology at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site. The site’s Discovery Trail details the region’s prehistoric past. How about a round of disc golf? England-Idlewild Park features a 24-hole championship course. Art lovers can take a self-guided art walk along the Riverside Drive Statue Tour to see bronze statues of historic Kentucky figures.
In Northern Kentucky, you’ll find dozens of outdoor attractions fit for all types of adventurers.
Discover Letcher County
Your Eastern Kentucky Escape
Adventure is calling! Letcher County is surrounded by nature. Take in its vast beauty on five Pine Mountain overlooks. Hike to the 60-foot Bad Branch Falls. Climb over rocks and around ledges along this moderate trail to the enchanting waterfall. Along the way, you’ll see sandstone cliffs, rock formations and giant hemlock pines.
Take It All In!
Make Memories in Winchester
Welcome to Winchester, KY — an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise nestled in the heart of Clark County! Surrounded by breathtaking beauty and offering a plethora of recreational activities, Winchester is a haven for those seeking adventure, relaxation and unforgettable experiences. If you’re craving an outdoor adventure or seeking solace in the lap of nature, make Winchester your next destination.
Get Back to Nature in Jessamine County
Beauty. Charm. Adventure. Find it Here!
Jessamine County has 42 meandering miles of riverbank with spectacular views along the Kentucky River Palisades and a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities. Be sure to check out Jim Beam Nature Preserve, Asbury Trails and Jessamine Gorge near Nicholasville and historic downtown Wilmore for hiking, photography and all kinds of outdoor fun.
Get Away to Shepherdsville, KY
Explore Bullitt County for Tasting Tours and Outdoor Fun!
Start planning your Shepherdsville adventure. Journey along Bullitt County’s Wine, Whiskey & Ale Trail, with stops at the James B. Beam American Outpost and four award-winning wineries. Looking for some outdoor fun? Explore more than 16,000 acres at Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest — and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the resident Forest Giants.
