The Kentucky Wildlands

Outdoors

Tygarts State Forest

Our mission is to provide regulatory guidance, environmental awareness and implement an energy strategy that will bring economic benefits to the Commonwealth while protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for Kentucky businesses, workers and the public in general.

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Wet N’ Wild Watersports

Located at Green River Marina State Dock, Wet N’ Wild Watersports offers jet-skis, kayaks, and paddle board rentals for everyone to enjoy! This 8,210-acre lake in the heart of Kentucky offers over 28 miles of picture perfect water lying between 147 miles of shoreline. It’s perfect for fishing, boating and all water sports.

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Wood Creek Lake

Considered one of Kentucky’s best kept secrets and home of the 2nd largest state record largemouth bass, weighing in at an incredible 13 pounds 10 ounces! One of the smaller lakes in Kentucky, Wood Creek Lake harbors many species of trophy fish including trout, crappie, catfish, bass, and panfish. The lake is available for public

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Yahoo Falls

The Yahoo Falls trail provides access to and allows good views of 113 foot Yahoo Falls. The trail is easy with the exception of some very steep metal steps. The trail actually passes behind the falls under one of the largest rock shelters in the area. As with most waterfalls in the region, water volume

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Yatesville Lake State Park

Lying in the heart of the awe-inspiring Appalachians, pristine Yatesville Lake offers great boating and paddling, jet-skiing, tubing, abundant fishing, hiking and mountain biking, family-friendly swimming and birding. Yatesville Lake State Park features more than 20 miles of densely wooded multi-use trail systems, great for hiking, backpacking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Birding opportunities are

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