Category: Western

Pumpkin Patches in Kentucky

Central, Eastern, Fall, Family Fun, Northern, Statewide, Uncategorized, Western

Pumpkin Picking! We have compiled a list of pumpkin patches in Kentucky, listed by county.    Pumpkin Patches in Kentucky: If your favorite pumpkin patch isn’t listed let us know and we will add it. As always, with any review or list that we compile; give the business a call before going, especially for 2023 to check for changes.    Anderson County: Buckmeadow Farms   Boone County:  Benton Farms Farm Haven Kinman Farms McGlasson Farms Redman’s Farm & Winery Sandyland Acres Sunrock Farm   Bourbon County: Reed Valley Orchard Middle Springs Farm   Bullitt County: Shady Lane Farm Slow Poke

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Review of Barren River Lake State Resort Park

Fall, Spring, Summer, Uncategorized, Western

Barren River Lake State Resort Park   As it’s likely clear from our website, we are really interested in promoting all of the wonderful places without Kentucky for families to explore and visit.  We know that plenty of folks will venture far and wide to find family fun on vacation but we hope to show that there’s also an immense amount of interesting places and true natural beauty here in Kentucky that make for outstanding destinations.  And, without the cost of airfare and really long drives, it’s instantly more affordable. Recently, we took to I65 to check out Barren River

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Review of Beech Bend Park

Summer, Uncategorized, Western

Beech Bend Park is an amusement park, water park, campground and race track located in Warren County, Kentucky, just outside the limits of the city of Bowling Green. We recently spent the day at the amusement park which is half amusement park, half water park. Beech Bend is smaller than its nearby competitors, so 10am-6pm was plenty of time for us. (Reminder: the park is in central time). (This post is from 2016 and some of the times/prices may have changed) I recommend going to the gift shop first to get a $5 locker key ($10 deposit) for your swim/dry

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Let’s Go to the Louisville Zoo – Winter Family Fun

Central, Family Fun, Northern, Outdoor, Western, Winter

A popular Kentucky destination  offers Winter fun for the whole family plus discounted admission. The Louisville Zoo is teaming up with Kroger to help Dare to Care again support families in our community with a winter food drive during the Zoo’s Wild Winter Days presented by Kroger through February 29, 2024. What to do: Bring at least one canned food item per person to a discounted admission. Visitors who bring in one canned food item (per person) to donate to Dare to Care may purchase tickets at the Zoo windows for $10 per adult and $7 per child/ senior ticket.  Want

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Five FREE Family Attractions in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Fall, Spring, Summer, Western, Winter

Lost River Cave Thought you have to pay to tour the cave, you can walk the trails and enjoy the nature play area at no cost.  It is a very interesting hiking area in terms of the different things you see (bird watching area, bridges and more) and it’s manageable  – you don’t need to be an intense hiker to handle it!   Basil Griffin Park This park has a lot of offer!  The playground is very large and has such a variety of equipment so I always recommend it since it appeals to families with kids of all ages.

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Things to do over Spring Break in Owensboro

Uncategorized, Western

Your spring break doesn’t have to involve far away travel or a lot of expense to be memorable. Take Owensboro for example, they have fantastic things to do as a family that aren’t tremendously expensive! Below are some ideas of fun things to do in Owensboro over spring break. On the top of the list is Smothers Park, it has fountains which put on a show every 15 minutes; it also has a waterfall. Playgrounds, a spray park and snack stands are also found on its premises. The best part? It is free to use the playground! Slow the pace down

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