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It's more than bourbon and bluegrass, with lots more to beat the heat during the summer season at start parks and lake resorts.

Check out the long and beautiful shores of Kentucky's network of recreational areas boasting great fishing, swimming, boating and water skiing...

Kentucky State Parks - The official site searchable by keyword or browseable by area, including the I-65 and I-75 regions, with info on vacation packages, golfing, resorts, a special look at parks rich in Kentucky history and more.

Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkely & Land Between the Lakes - The Kentucky Lakes area in one neat package with online hotel & accommodation booking, major attractions, fishing & weather reports, boating, camping facilities, scenic drives, photo gallery, maps & directions.

Barren River Lake State Resort - Public beach, marina, campgrounds and more with location and contact info, maps, pictures, and links to nearby attractions.

Lake Cumberland Vacation - The online visitors guide with info on recreational activities and current events calendar, lodging and camping facilities, detailed maps, pictures, e-cards and wallpapers.

Western Kentucky's Beautiful Lake Barkley! - With more than a thousand miles of shoreline offering swimming, boating, fishing, camping, and water skiing, plus additional info on historical attractions, restaurants, lodging.

Cave Run Lake - With emphasis on their reputation as muskie fishing capital of the South, along with info on swimming, hiking and camping, including a photo gallery, video clips, maps, driving directions and related links to Kentucky recreational activities.

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