Christmas in the Parks

(Originally posted 12-2012)
Yup, that’s me and my Mom, dressed to kill at Carter Caves State Resort Park circa 1978. What you may not be able to tell is that we’re standing in the middle of Smokey Lake. What you see behind us is the old beach house and boat rentals. As you can imagine it was an extremely cold winter that year and several of the park family’s ventured out for a not-so-typical day on the lake. Looking back, some of my fondest memories are of being at a Kentucky State Park. Granted, one might say I was a captive audience at the time, growing up on a state park, but even now parks still hold a place in my heart. The first time I ever met someone from another country was at a state park. The first time I ever rode a horse was at a state park. Up until just a few years ago, my family’s first Christmas tree was a grand site just across from the current campground
registration booth at Carter Caves. I guess you can say it’s in my blood.

Having been at Blue Licks Battlefield for nearly 12 years now, I’ve had the chance to visit with many families over the years. Even having some of the families I grew up with at Carter Caves coming to visit with me here. Kentucky State Parks, simply put, is a place for families. Whether you had the privilege of experiencing them growing up, or whether you’re just now starting to see all that the parks have to offer, there is certainly something out there for everyone.

As you come together with your family this Holiday season, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I look forward to sharing more about my park experiences with you over the next year and to let you know what experiences you can make with your family here at Blue Licks. Please stop back by often and if you have some of those child hood memories of Kentucky State Parks to share, please feel free to send me an email, I’d love to here them. Email me HERE.