Happy National Maritime Day! Did you know that Kentucky Dam Village is home to one of the largest man-made lakes in the country? Rent a boat from Kentucky Dam Marina and tour tour the lake while learning about the history and importance of the Tennessee River and Kentucky Lake. ⛵🌊https://kydammarina.com/ #kydammarina #lakesbestplace #maritimeday #boattour | KY Dam Village State Resort Park

15K views · 223 reactions | Nearly 2 million gallons of water rush over Kentucky Dam's spillways every second - that's more than 2.5 times that of Niagara Falls. After heavy rainfall, we are releasing water from the Tennessee River ahead of the flood crest on the Ohio River. As the Ohio River begins to crest, we will reduce flows from Kentucky Dam, storing water and helping reduce flooding near Paducah, KY, and Cairo, Ill. | Tennessee Valley Authority | Facebook

1.2K views · 35 reactions | Hike, boat, golf, dine and relax at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park this season for an unforgettable lake getaway! Start planning your trip today at https://parks.ky.gov/calvert-city/parks/resort/kentucky-dam-village-state-resort-park. #kystateparks | Kentucky State Parks | Facebook

1.7K views · 47 reactions | Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park is the vacation spot you don't want to pass up. Enjoy golf, hiking, boating, fishing and more! Learn more at https://parks.ky.gov/burkesville/parks/resort/dale-hollow-lake-state-resort-park. #kystateparks | Kentucky State Parks | Facebook

🥾 National Take a Hike Day is coming up on November 17 — and Kentucky State Parks have more than 300 miles of trails to explore! Today, we’re joining Park Naturalist Curtis Pelston at one of the most iconic lookout spots at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park. Find your trail and make plans to celebrate with us on November 17! parks.ky.gov #kystateparks #newkyhome #TakeAHikeDay | Kentucky State Parks

Meet the Bufflehead! 🦆 These tiny ducks migrate south for the winter and often stop at large lakes like Kentucky Lake. Park Naturalist Kim Hagan at KY Dam Village State Resort Park just sent us this clip! The bold black-and-white birds are males. The females wear softer brown with a small white cheek patch. Birdwatching is a great pastime at Kentucky State Parks. Explore recent bird sightings and discover great spots across the state: parks.ky.gov/things-to-do/birding #kystateparks #newkyhome |