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Kentucky Lake – Kentucky

If you enjoy the outdoors then you’ll absolutely love Kentucky Lake in Kentucky. The gorgeous scenery, interesting history, and endless waters of Kentucky Lake will make any vacation here totally memorable. Kentucky Lake is ideal for boating, fishing, and swimming but also has unbelievable natural beauty to make it a one-of-a-kind vacation destination. Some of the other activities that visitors enjoy at Kentucky Lake include biking, hiking, wildlife watching, and camping. Plus, there are world class water parks, horseback riding, and great golf courses that make Kentucky Lake a full package vacation spot.

With miles upon miles of logging roads surrounded by stunning natural beauty, the region surrounding Kentucky Lake has become very popular among bikers. There are extensive mountain-biking trails here that are well suited to all levels of bikers from beginner to advanced. Moreover, many of these trails offer unrivalled opportunities to explore the lake and shoreline and you may even find a nice, secluded beach or two. There are two main trails at Kentucky Lake – the Canal Loop Trail which has more strenuous terrain but beautiful lake views and the North/South Trail which is ideal for mountain-biking and features easier terrain.

Wildlife spotting in Kentucky Lake should also not be overlooked. Large birds like turkey and eagles are common around Kentucky Lake making it a popular locale for bird watchers. As with bike trails, there are numerous hiking trails that make wildlife spotting much easier. In fact, there are more than 200 hiking trails that allow you explore the most remote regions of the lake. Moreover, there are excellent camping facilities at Kentucky Lake which will continue to draw tourism for years to come. Kentucky Lake is no stranger to parties either and during the summer months this lake transforms into a hot spot for locals from Kentucky to vacation on this pristine lake. Finding a great lake vacation in Kentucky is as easy as could be since Kentucky Lake has everything you could want from a lake destination. There are excellent water sports to be enjoyed by the whole family but also a lot of water to be explored by boat. Kentucky Lake features many fine boat launches and marinas which make this lake a boater’s paradise. Come out and enjoy some of Kentucky’s finest snorkeling, swimming, and water skiing at Kentucky Lake. There’s no better place to enjoy a relaxing, party filled vacation on the water!

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03/27/2008

molly

Kentucky Lake

Kentucky and Tennessee. Created in 1944 by the Tennessee Valley Authority's impounding of the Tennessee River by Kentucky Dam, the 160,309-acre (649 km²) lake is the largest artificial lake in the United States east of the Mississippi River.

It provides a source for hydro-electric power and, as one of the lakes alluded to by the name of Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area, is a recreational magnet in western Kentucky and Tennessee. The lake holds records for the largest of three species of fish ever taken in Kentucky: white bass (5 lb.), Buffalo carp (55 lb.), and yellow perch (1 lb., 4 oz). It is also the major attraction for two Kentucky state parks: Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park to the north and Kenlake State Resort Park to the west.

When Kentucky Lake was created back during World War II, many farms, homes, towns, roads, and railroads had to be relocated. The most notable community to be affected was Birmingham. Roads that were affected include US 62, US 68, US 79, Kentucky 58, Kentucky 80, Kentucky 94, and several others. Railroads to be relocated include the Illinois Central (now Paducah & Louisville Kentucky Lake is a major navigable artificial lake along the Tennessee River in Railroad) and the now-abandoned Louisville & Nashville. The currents of Kentucky Lake have now wiped out most of the remnants of roads and foundations.

Although many homes were moved there still are many homes and buildings below the surface. Many graves were moved, but in the first years following the flooding of the area it was not uncommon for the water to make its way below the lake floor and loosen a lost or forgotten casket and cause it to float to the surface. Maps are readily available for people to use a guide to dive to see old homes and grave sites.

Many of the old roads are still used with just a small fence stopping traffic from driving into the lake. If a person stands at the end of the road as it goes into the lake they can usually look across the lake and see the road reappear and also used. Another use of many of the old roads that go into the lake are premade public used boat launch ramps.