Great Hike. We had lots of run on this trail and reaching the Devils Bathtub…read moreTake the plunge and jump in it play in the water.

Strenuous hike with multiple creek crossings. Be mindful of your steps as you trek over roots &…read morerocks. A stellar experience the whole way. Please carry trash out. It's a very special place. Plan to spend the day, it's worth immersion in the whole environment.

Had the best time! The trails were very kid friendly and the waterfall was beautiful!read more

Very good place to camp and have events. Spacious, clean and all around very well kept.read more

5 stars for Lilley Cornett woods and guide Robert Brown…read more We took the long walk and were delighted by the variety of trees, understory and vegetation. We were happy to have good weather (end of September) because we climbed a lot during the first half of the hike and were surprised that it seemed more difficult to climb down. The trail looked and felt like a game trail but was not too steep in any area. We were grateful for the restrooms and water fountain at the education center. The roads near the woods are surprisingly good in this remote location. It would be hard to find without a GPS and there is little to no Internet signal in the woods. Robert Brown is a superlative guide. He sets a pace matched to his group and is comfortable to spend a few hours with. He talks about specific trees and can identify any plant of interest. He is a native of Letcher County (home of the woods) and placed the history of the woods in historical and social context. He leads hikes year-round (not the idea you get from the Internet) and his narration reflected his love of the woods. There is no charge for the guided hike. Imagine that! There is no charge for a 6-hour guided hike in an old growth forest with an interesting history of generosity by a local family. Much thanks to Eastern Kentucky University stewards of the woods and to Robert Brown who earned our praise. We were pleased to press on him a generous tip. Be sure to make your reservation and bring the recommended items.

It is on the backroads and not much to see but the visiting center is super inviting and…read moreinteresting. The people who work there really care about the place.

Kingdom Come State Park is my favorite nature park, and I love to return there when I can. It is…read moreKentucky's highest state park, with an elevation of 2,700 feet. The scenery of the mountains and the beauty of the forest is what really makes this a special place for me. Located in the Appalachian Mountains in Harlan County, Kingdom Come was established in 1961. Prior to its designation as a park, much of the land was subject to extensive logging and coal mining. The park's name comes from the novel titled "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come" by John Fox Jr., published in 1903. The book tells the story of orphan Chad Buford and his journey through the hills of Kentucky into the furor of the Civil War. It was the first novel to sell a million copies in the US. The hiking trails of the park offer truly great scenic overlooks. Before you start your trip, you should get the trail map from the visitor center at the parking lot. Only foot travel is permitted on the trails, but there is Little Shepherd Trail leading to the overlooks on Pine Mountain. This road is open to cars, foot travel, and cycling. The visitor center has a gift shop and a pedal boat rental for use on the lake. The park also has two picnic shelters with grills and several picnic areas.

Apparently you can come here and see bears wandering around, lazily eating and napping all over the…read morepark. I, however, must want to see them so bad that they sense my desperation and are thus disinterested. However, that being said, the park has views for days, overlooks, and beautiful trails that interweave for different tastes. The log rock arch was impressive, and the park was so quiet and peaceful. There's a lovely mountain lake, biking or hiking opportunities, and if you're not cursed like me, the opportunity to see BEARSss!

I have went to this park since I was a child and even when I go now it's very nostalgic for me it…read morefeels like a family environment where if you have stayed on the campground or in a campsite in a camper more than likely you have made friends there and will see them back there too. Lots of different things to checkout but you can take your time and soak nature in.

Wow, what a beautiful place!! Even the drive in is impressive! Stop by the Towers Overlook for an…read moreamazing view of the Breaks! The trails are well marked and well maintained. Believe them when they say they are strenuous, though! The Bottom of the Breaks Trail is stunning, but it's quite a trek! The lodge is set up hotel style, and the Dogwood Lodge is pet friendly! I saw an elk and so many deer! Hit all the overlooks, hike the trails, eat at the restaurant, and stay somewhere in this gorgeous park! There's a lake and nearby rivers if you are a boater or a paddler!

Located at the intersection where Main Street meets the bridge, Triangle Park has street parking…read moreand a colorful green space. It is the home to Thursdays on the Triangle, a series of local art & culture mini-festivals helping to create space for art and local food in the downtown economy. It is also set up as a transportation hub with a covered area for buses to stop and load/unload. There isn't much shade here, making it quite hot on a July afternoon. There are a couple of benches. [Review 13465 overall, 784 of 2020.]

I have lived in Perry County all my life , as a teenager and now as a mother, grandmother I can see…read morethat Perry County Park has grown in a lot of ways that is good but as far as where our children play I'm so disappointed in the play equipment, it needs to be updated so bad, there's nothing for preteen children to do. Nothing for our babies to play with or ride. The playground area needs to be updated to foam, I have been to other Park's and they have so much more for children of all ages. *

Nice place to take a walk and spend some time with family. Good selection of trails to choose from.read more