Kentucky State Parks Culinary Trail now open for second year

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ)- For the second straight year, guests can sample some tasty regional fare at nine Kentucky State Parks on the 2019 Kentucky State Parks Culinary Trail.

This highly successful trail is part of the Better in the Bluegrass culinary tourism initiative that showcases one-of-a-kind restaurants and chefs specializing in local ingredients and distinctive cuisine. Better in the Bluegrass was highlighted by the last season of Top Chef that took place in Kentucky.

A Kentucky State Park restaurant in each of the nine tourism regions offers one of these signature meals. Pick up a culinary passport at any state park where guests can receive stamps after trying the featured meals at all nine parks along this culinary trail to receive a gift. Meals will be served May 19 through Oct. 31, 2019 and local producers will be utilized for portions of each regional meal.

State Parks Featured:

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, Dawson Springs

Bluegrass Blues & Barbecue Region

Rough River Dam State Resort Park, Falls of Rough

Bourbon, Horses & History Region

Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Slade

Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region

Barren River Lake State Resort Park, Lucas

Caves, Lakes & Corvettes Region

Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, Prestonsburg

Kentucky Appalachians Region

Pine Mountain State Resort Park, Pineville

Daniel Boone Country Region

Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, Carlisle

Northern Kentucky River Region

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, Jamestown

Southern Shorelines Region

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, Gilbertsville

Western Waterlands Region

To learn more about each region’s cultural heritage, signatures dishes, recipes, and the Kentucky State Parks Culinary Trail, please visit betterinthebluegrass.com.

To plan your next vacation or getaway, visit kentuckytourism.com. For information about Kentucky State Parks, visit parks.ky.gov.