Kentucky Department of Parks

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park Positioned just along the edge of the Daniel Boone National Forest, this resort appeals to nature-lovers or anyone who just wants to get away from it all.

Group Field Trips

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park offers a variety of nature activities. We have two hiking trails - one is an interpretative trail -- along with sessions on birds of prey emphasis on owls, song birds and their singing calls, mammals of the area (deer, elk, and bats), the effects of strip mining, water cycle, water shed, orienteering (grades 4-12) and outdoor survival skills (grades 4-12). Other topics that can be covered include Kentucky history (famous Kentuckians, history of the area, and state park history), team building, Kentucky crafts (basket making and corn husk dolls), and dancing (folk, square and line dancing). Cost is $3-$5 per student, depending upon the program and number of students. Other programs are available with advance notice. Call 1-800-325-0058 for information.

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