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Caves, Parks and Trails Fill Barren County With Outdoor Adventure
Love the great outdoors? Then you’ll love Barren County. The region is full of outdoor adventures, from caves and caverns just waiting to be explored to parks, swimming pools, lakes, sports complexes and camping areas.
Mammoth Cave National Park
Barren County is probably best known among outdoor enthusiasts for Mammoth Cave National Park, the world’s longest surveyed cave with 365-plus miles of mapped passageways. It draws millions of visitors each year with its fascinating... Read More »
Golfers in Glasgow-Barren County Stay on Their Tees
If golf is your bag, Glasgow-Barren County has several beautiful courses – both public and private. There are also additional courses within a short driving distance of the county line. Here is a brief overview:
Barren River Lake State Resort Park
This public course in Lucas is 18 holes and measures 6,440 yards, with a par 72. The front nine runs along a lake in the park, while the back nine takes players through the park's woodlands. There are four sets of tees, and Barren River Lake... Read More »
Glasgow, KY is a Top Place to Start a Fall Foliage Tour
A starting point for a more unconventional tour of fall colors is Glasgow, KY. Yes, there is plenty of tree gazing to be done here, with a collection of parks and natural areas like the 1,500-acre Barren River Lake State Resort, but Glasgow’s best-known attraction is Mammoth Cave, with almost 400 miles of mapped passageways. An added bonus for residents? Mammoth Cave’s temperatures remain constant, so it will still be a source for fun when winter comes. The colors inside the... Read More »
Fun Things To Do in Glasgow-Barren County
Rich in history and recreational opportunities, there's something fun for everyone to enjoy in Glasgow-Barren County.
1. Visit Barren River Lake State Resort Park to enjoy camping, boating and other outdoor activities.
2. Watch musical acts and theatrical productions at the Plaza Theatre.
3. Explore the world's longest known cave system at Mammoth Cave National Park.
4. Enjoy a round of golf at Barren River Lake State Resort Park Golf Course or Fox Hollow Golf Club.
5. ... Read More »
Defy Death at Glasgow, KY's Mammoth Cave
Long before James Franco grossed out moviegoers portraying an actual mountaineer's adventure gone wrong in 127 Hours, another real-life explorer found himself between a rock and a hard place with even more gruesome results. In 1925, cave explorer Floyd Collins got trapped 55 feet underground with his leg pinned under a boulder in Mammoth Cave, located in and around Glasgow, KY. Attempts to rescue him created a media sensation, but Collins died after about 14 days underground. Modern-day... Read More »
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