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Pennyrile Forest: National Trails Day Hike

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road, Dawson Springs, KY, United States

Come celebrate National Trails Day at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park. The park naturalist will be leading a night hike on the golf course path. We will see what kind of creatures enjoy the night time! Come see what critter you can see and hear on this fun hike. Approximately 1 mile long and about…

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Pennyrile Forest: Moonlight Canoe and Kayak trips

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road, Dawson Springs, KY, United States

We will use the almost full moon to guide us over the water to see what creatures are using the lake. Trips will last about 2 hours on the water. Bring water, bug spray, and a head lamp. Fee: $40 per person. $20 per person if you bring your own canoe or kayak. Participants must…

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Summer Solstice Night Hike

Mahr Park Arboretum 55 Mahr Park Dr., Madisonville, KY, United States

Join us on Saturday, June 17, 2023 as we celebrate the Summer Solstice, The summer solstice occurs on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, and is the longest day of the year. The summer solstice happens when one of Earth's poles has its maximum tilt toward the sun!On this hike, you will learn about the summer solstice…

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Pennyrile Forest: Independence Beach Blast

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road, Dawson Springs, KY, United States

Come celebrate Independence Day with us at Pennyrile! Lots of fun family friendly activities will be held at the beach all day long. Rent a boat or make your own tie-dye shirt as you relax in the sand and sun.

Guided Hike: Pollinators

Mahr Park Arboretum 55 Mahr Park Dr., Madisonville, KY, United States

Join us for a hike around the arboretum as we learn about the importance of pollinators and their habitats!Meet at the Welcome Center; insect repellant and closed-toe shoes are recommended.

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Pennyrile Forest: Moonlight Canoe and Kayak trips

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road, Dawson Springs, KY, United States

We will use the almost full moon to guide us over the water to see what creatures are using the lake. Trips will last about 2 hours on the water. Bring water, bug spray, and a head lamp. Fee: $40 per person. $20 per person if you bring your own canoe or kayak. Participants must…

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Nature Photography Hike

Mahr Park Arboretum 55 Mahr Park Dr., Madisonville, KY, United States

Join us as we learn about nature photography and how to capture the perfect shot! There will be a brief photography presentation in the Mahr Historic Home's Gallery before we…

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Dawson Springs Community Center Golf Scramble

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road, Dawson Springs, KY, United States

Join this 4 Man Golf Scramble to raise funds for the Dawson Springs Community Center! Start time- 8 am. The 1st place payout is $400! 4 mulligans plus men get a skirt and women get a toss. Payouts for longest drive, putt, and closest to the pin. Food provided. Tickets are $300. (Sign up before July 22nd, 2023. Late registration fee…

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Pennyrile Forest: Moonlight Canoe and Kayak trips

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road, Dawson Springs, KY, United States

We will use the almost full moon to guide us over the water to see what creatures are using the lake. Trips will last about 2 hours on the water. Bring water, bug spray, and a head lamp. Fee: $40 per person. $20 per person if you bring your own canoe or kayak. Participants must…

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Pennyrile Forest: Labor Day Beach Blast

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road, Dawson Springs, KY, United States

Come celebrate Labor Day and enjoy the last day before the beach closes for the season! Lots of fun family friendly activities will be held at the beach all day long. Rent a boat or make your own tie-dye shirt as you relax in the sand and sun.

Hopkins County Tourist and Convention Commission

28 Sugg Street
Madisonville, Kentucky 42431

270.821.4171
877.243.5280