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| Goldenstar: Photo by R. Vanover |
April 19-21, 2013
Spring is arriving and with that comes the beauty of wildflowers bursting with splendid beauty. Carter Caves State Resort Park will be hosting a wildflower weekends on April 19-21. Experienced field trip leaders and naturalists will be leading hikes to observe these "spring beauties." In addition, there will be birding field trips, canoeing excursions, fern walks, invasive species hike and eradication, and much more. For information about the Carter Caves Weekend, please see the PDF File link below. It has a complete schedule of events for your review.
Carter Caves PDF Wildflower Flier
Media information posted by Gil Lawson: Admission to field trips and workshops is $15 for adults and $10 for children (ages 6-12). Guests will sign up for programs at the park Friday night or Saturday morning. Evening programs will also be scheduled.
An overnight package including two nights’ lodging and registration for two is $169.95 (plus tax). The campground also will be open. Call the park at 1-800-325-0059 to register.
Carter Caves State Resort Park is located at 344 Caveland Drive in Olive Hill. The park has a lodge with a restaurant, cottages and campground. Besides cave tours, activities include hiking, horseback riding, swimming, boating and fishing.
Directions: From Interstate 64, Exit 161, take U.S. 60 east. Go approximately 2 miles and turn left on KY 182 north. The park entrance is 3 miles from the left turn onto KY 182 north.
