Museum of the Barrens Travel Information (Glasgow, KY)

Bailey's Point Campground As you might imagine by the name, Bailey’s Point is on a peninsula; it’s also the site of a pre–Civil War homestead. Much of the peninsula, which juts into lower Barren River Lake, is high ground with... Finney, KY

Beaver Creek Campground Simply put, Beaver Creek is one of those small, out-of-the-way campgrounds to which tent campers gravitate. It is located at the point where the Skaggs Creek and Beaver Creek arms of Barren River Lake... Lucas, KY

Glasgow to Burkesville: Scenic Driving at its Best This 54.8- or 91.6-mile drive offers two options. Option A twists and turns through the hills and past small towns from Glasgow to Tompkinsville. The scenery is beautiful and is up close and personal.... Glasgow, KY

Mammoth Cave, Cave City, and Horse Cave, Kentucky The best reason to head to Kentucky’s “Cave Country” is to experience the wonder of Mammoth Cave, said to be the longest known cave system in the world. If you have kids in tow, there are many differe... Cave City, KY

National Parks of Kentucky This chapter is an excerpt from the book "Guide to the National Park Areas: Eastern States" and contains National Parks, National Monuments, National Preserves, National Historic Sites, and other attr... Glasgow, KY

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Trail Biking in Mammoth Cave National Park (Distance: 14.5 mi) Trail Biking Pedaling opportunities have improved at the national park over the last few years. Expect them to get better. At one time, the Headquarters Bicycle Trail was the single venue for pedalers...

Cave City, KY - Rail-Trails - length:unknown

Road Biking in Mammoth Cave National Park (Distance: 16.1 mi) The roads of Mammoth Cave offer some fine opportunities for exploring, whether by mountain bike or road bike. Luckily, the park visitor center is located in the heart of the park and makes for an idea...

Cave City, KY - Road Biking - length:unknown

Interpretive Trails in the Mammoth Cave National Park Vistor Center Area (Distance: 16.3 mi) Mammoth Cave National Park has many interpretive trails. Most are short and fun to walk; all are designed to display and inform visitors about the unique natural beauty that the park offers. The vast ...

Cave City, KY - Hiking - length:unknown

Other Mammoth Cave National Park Interpretive Trails (Distance: 16.5 mi) Interpretive trails offer an understanding of how Mammoth Cave was formed and the relationship between the land and water above and the cave below. Furthermore, the trails tell of the interaction betw...

Cave City, KY - Hiking - length:unknown

Turnhole Bend Trail (Distance: 17.5 mi) This north–south path runs from the Good Spring Loop Trail southward, roughly tracing an old road to meet the Buffalo Trail. From there it follows a regraded old roadbed, making for easy walking. The ...

Cave City, KY - Hiking - length:2.5 mi

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Fox Hollow Fox Hollow Golf Club Public, 18 holes 5379 yards, par 70 1.0 miles from center of Museum of the Barrens

Glasgow Glasgow Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6169 yards, par 71 2.8 miles from center of Museum of the Barrens

Cedar Cedar Point Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6306 yards, par 72 7.9 miles from center of Museum of the Barrens

Mammoth Cedar Point Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6073 yards, par 70 7.9 miles from center of Museum of the Barrens

Diamond Caverns Diamond Caverns Golf Course Public, 18 holes 5410 yards, par 70 10.4 miles from center of Museum of the Barrens

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