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    Basil Griffin Park

    4.0 (4 reviews)

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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 - Balcony

    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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    Mammoth Cave Canoe & Kayak

    Mammoth Cave Canoe & Kayak

    4.7(12 reviews)
    27.0 mi

    The women who answered the phone was legit the sweetest! She called me sweetheart and I instantly…read moreloved her Anyways, the trip was great! We did the 8 mile trip with 1 canoe and 1 kayak. If we had to go another further, I have died because I was so tired. We stopped at a few little islands along the river. Definitely an experience we won't forget!

    It's been a life time of waiting but Nicole managed to finally bring us to Mammoth Cave on our trip…read morenorth to Ohio. We could not get tickets ahead of schedule as they were all booked. We got to the park when it opened at 9am Sunday morning and managed to snag some tickets for the 12:15 self guided tour. In the intervening hours I ran 10 miles in a slow drizzle on a path that was crushed gravel following along the same stretch of road that we took to enter the park. When it was our turn we were called by the over head PA to meet at Shelter for a short talk by the ranger before descending to the cave 200 ft below. A walk way takes you to the mouth of the entrance. We were able to walk a total of 2 miles in the tunnels which had an average temperature in the 50s. Wear a sweater or jacket before you go. The cave system is the longest in the world and we definitely could have kept going but were turned around at 3/4 of a mile into it. The caves possessed an artifact as old as 5000 years but the network of caves had inhabitants for much older. We got our National Park Pass stamped and also enjoyed exploring the gift shop and museum at the visitor center. The park has a great network of trails and camping and a lodge / hotel. We finished up at around 2pm and after about 5 hours in the park. It was a pristine day in the park with so much more to see, so we look forward to the next time.

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    Cave Country Canoe

    Cave Country Canoe

    4.5(4 reviews)
    27.1 mi
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    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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