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Stocking bigger trout to improve angler satisfaction
The fisheries division of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources recently added some bigger rainbow trout to its usual stockings at streams in three popular tourism destinations. Areas receiving the upsized fish include the Middle Fork of Red River near Natural Bridge State Resort Park, East Fork of Indian Creek in the Red…
Read MoreBald Knob Prescribed Fire Planned at Big South Fork NRRA
During the latter part of this week, April 11-14, 2018, fire crews hope to conduct a large prescribed fire within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Prescribed fires, as defined in the approved Fire Management Plan, will be located within the boundaries of the park. A prescribed fire at Bald Knob in the…
Read MoreHomemaker Cultural Art competition
The McCreary County Homemaker Cultural Arts competition was held in March at the McCreary County Public Library. Blue ribbon winners at the county level moved on to the ten county area event in Cumberland County where McCreary County competitors earned four blue ribbons. Those four will compete at the state level in Louisville in May.…
Read MoreMountain Craft Center Artist Spot Light
Our Effie Neal has so many talents it is hard to know where to start. She is a very gifted lady! If Effie is not crocheting a wonderful afghan or precious toys for children, she is making baskets, quilting, or painting! We must mention that she has also been blessed with the ability to sing…
Read MoreMcCreary Central Softball Golf Scramble
By Steve LeMaster [email protected] STEARNS – The McCreary Central High School softball team will host a golf scramble at Stearns Heritage Golf Course starting at noon on Sunday. The McCreary Central Softball Golf Scramble will begin with a shotgun start. The fee for the scramble is $45 per player or $180 per team. Mulligans and…
Read MoreWildflower Hike: Yahoo Falls Loop, April 21
Earn points towards your 2018 GO BIG patch by joining park rangers from the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and the Daniel Boone National Forest on a two hour guided hike to Kentucky’s tallest waterfalls, Yahoo Falls. The hike begins at 10:30 a.m. (ET) on April 21 at the Yahoo Falls parking…
Read MoreOscar Blevins Trail Runs at the Big South Fork Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival, Saturday, April 28
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is partnering with the Knoxville Track Club to hold three trail runs on the scenic Oscar Blevins Nature Trail during the 18th Annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 28, 2018. The three run program includes a one mile kids fun-run beginning at 9 a.m.…
Read MoreBig South Fork Receives Grant for “GO BIG” 2018 Challenge
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is pleased to announce it has recently been awarded a grant by Eastern National for the “GO BIG” 2018 Challenge. The GO BIG 2018 Challenge is an all-inclusive, year-long, self-paced, park-wide event designed to encourage visitors to focus on their personal fitness while getting out and exploring…
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LifePoint Health Named Recipient of 2017 John M. Eisenberg Award for Innovation in Patient Safety
Company recognized for National Quality Program in which HOSPITAL participates Somerset – LifePoint Health® (NASDAQ: LPNT), of which Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a part, has been named the recipient of the 2017 John M. Eisenberg Award for Innovation in Patient Safety at the Local Level. Presented annually by The Joint Commission and the National…
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