| Recreation, Activities, and Events around Dale Hollow Lake |
Golf • Hiking • Horseback Trail Riding • Kayaking • Mountain Biking County Fairs McCreary Fest • www.mccrearyfest.com The Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery Golf You will also find the golf capital of Tennessee in Crossville, Tennessee. Conveniently located off of I-40 at exit 317, or off of Hwy 127 South, has not only one 18 hole golf course, but 12 golf courses! Crossville has some beautiful courses such as 18 hole Stonehenge Country Club at Fairfield Glade which is a public course and has been rated as Tennessee's #1 Public Golf Course by Golf Digest, and Bear Trace which is one of five world class golf courses that Jack Nicklaus designed. You can learn more about their golf packages, golf courses, and make reservations by calling toll free 877-GOLF TN 1 (877-465-3861) or visit their website at www.golfcapitaltenn.com. Of the many quality golf courses in the Middle Tennessee and South Central Kentucky regions, arguably none stand out in as many ways as the 18-hole Dale Hollow Lake Golf Course situated in Burkesville, Ky. Contact information: Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park, 5970 State Park Road, Burkesville, KY 42717, 866-903-7888 Directions From I-75 South, turn onto KY 461 at exit 62, headed toward Mt. Vernon. Travel entire length of KY 461 to KY 80. Turn west on KY 80 to Somerset. From I-75 North, take I-75 exit 41 to KY 80/Cumberland Pkwy to US 27 at Somerset to KY 90 W. From KY 90 traveling either west or east, turn onto KY 449 S to KY 1206. KY 1206 ends at Park. Other Area Golf Courses: Lake Cumberland Golf Club Monticello Country Club (private) Lakewood Country Club Hidden Hills Golf & Country Club Tennessee Cookeville Golf Club Ironwood Golf Course Southern Hills Golf & Country Club White Plains Golf Course Crossville Deer Creek Golf Club Dorchester Country Club Druid Hills Golf Course Heatherhurst Golf Course Lake Tansi Golf Course River Run Golf Club Stonehenge Golf Course Cumberland Bend Golf Course Macon County Park Commission Hidden Valley Golf & Country Club Mountain Ridge Golf Club Riverwatch Golf Club Sparta Golf & Country Club Hiking One of my favorite day hikes around the Dale Hollow Lake is the hike which begins at the trailhead of Bunkum Cave situated at the Cordell Hull Birthplace and Museum in Byrdstown, TN. Cordell Hull Birthplace Museum State Park highlights the significance of the humble worldwide statesman, Mr. Cordell Hull. Cordell Hull, founding father of the United Nations, longest serving secretary of state, and Nobel Peace prize winner came from what is now the Dale Hollow Lake area, where his father worked in the logging/timber industry and floated logs down the Cumberland River to Nashville – and also made a meager living making moonshine in the cave now owned by the State of Tennessee. This trail leads down to the base of the cave’s opening – which is known as the largest cave opening discovered to date in Tennessee. The trail has been lovingly crafted by AmeriCorps teams that wanted to give back to a community project. Under direction of Park Manager Robin Peeler, this trail was completed in several stages, with the last stage completed in 2009 with improved wooden stairs leading to the cave opening. The round trip of the trail is around 2.5-3.0 miles. It is an easy to moderate hike - great for the novice or a more experience hiker. Families love this hike. The cave opening is great spot for a picnic and stays cool throughout the year. Even when it is 90 + degrees outside, the trail and cave opening is much cooler due to the umbrella of trees lining the trail and the natural cool air coming from the cave. Another favorite hike is the hike at the Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park which originates in the parking lot across from the lodge and main office area. This trail is known as the Eagle Point Trail. It is 1.8 miles and meanders through forest, up and down hills, and the end point is a majestic cliff overlooking Trooper Island complete with a panoramic view of Dale Hollow Lake. Hikers and horse riders alike love the view and there have been many times that upon reaching this great destination, there have been several groups taking pictures of the wonderful view overlooking the island, soaring birds, and boaters. There is nothing like enjoying a picnic there or just taking a few moments to thank God for the beauty that He created. This hike is easy to moderate and quite enjoyable - a favorite among many Dale Hollow visitors. Some other favorites are the Twin Arches at Pickett State Park, Angel Falls Overlook at the Big South Fork, and an ultimate favorite for the Burckhards is the cable hike at Fall Creek Falls State Park. All of these points are within a one hour drive of Dale Hollow Lake. These trails offer both the novice and experienced hiker different levels of trails and a great day outing. For more information, visit the websites, to pull the trail maps and wear appropriate footwear, bring plenty of water, your cell phone, and let someone know where you are hiking to. Happy Trails! Horseback Trail Riding Kayaking Outfitters/Rentals/Trips Mountain Biking Theatres Train Rides Upper Cumberland Arts Alliance Shopping Listing (Also See Marinas - marked S) Festivals & Events 2012 EVENTS
Bargain hunters, this story is for you. The Rollercoaster Yard Sale is a dream come true for yard sale enthusiasts. It is the oldest and most authentic marathon yard sale in Tennessee or Kentucky. 2012 will mark its 27th year! 150 miles of scenic highway loaded with some of the best bargains around at a wonderful time of year – the weather is usually not to hot or cold. The marathon route makes a complete circle around the Dale Hollow Lake region including the towns/cities of Cave City, Glasgow, Temple Hill, Tompkinsville, Burkesville, and Albany in Kentucky and Celina, Livingston, and Byrdstown in Tennessee. You can start and end anywhere you choose. There are a multitude of small businesses along the route to welcome visitors to the area with places to stay, dine, and shop. If you have members of your group that would rather not yard sale, there is plenty for them to do as well. They could spend their time out on the lake or at any of the many historical sites along the route. Most communities also feature special events to offer a taste of their community to those visiting. Whether you are looking for antique cars or gently used furniture, there is so much to choose from. Items such as wagon wheels, general yard sale fare, old tools, quilts, handcrafts, produce, and so much more have often been spotted along the route. Many of the sales congregate in central locations making it easier for shoppers to visit their sales – plus save fuel. Many charitable organizations use the sale as an opportunity to raise funds for their projects throughout the year. The Celina Lions Club is a good example. Their annual pancake breakfast makes it possible for them to assist needy families in the area. They also organize the set up of vendors at the fairgrounds to promote people coming to their town – to buy and sell. Thousands of people enjoy the sale each year and plan their vacation around it. We welcome each of you to visit the area and have a wonderful time! For current information, please visit the sale website at www.TheRollercoasterYardSale.com. Participating Chambers: Quilt Trails Around Dale Hollow Lake Be sure to make plans now to visit the Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival in 2012 – www.Quilt-Festival.com. Quilt lovers are in for a treat around the Dale Hollow Lake region. Quilt trails abound and the Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival is not to be missed. You don’t have to travel far to spot the bright squares adorning buildings of all sorts – barns, stores, homes and outbuildings. Some might wonder why they are so popular, but when you learn how treasured quilts are by those living here, you wonder no more. They want to share a part of themselves, the rich history of the area, and much more. Due to many factors, local families relied on their ingenuity and resourcefulness to survive, as did many families in other areas of the country – especially during The Great Depression. Families were close and possessed a strong work ethic. The quilters in the family made quilts (as well as clothing) out of whatever they could find sometimes. Even though raw materials were sometimes hard to come by, they still took the time to put love, creativity and care into each stitch. Quilts were valued and especially appreciated in the cold winter months. The skills and values of the previous generations have been passed down to the current ones, plus others have moved to the area and share the same passion. Even those that can’t quilt - love the designs and memories they bring. The region wide Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail alone has over 300 squares on their route and more are being added. New signage has been added recently, plus they have an informative website - www.UpperCumberlandQuiltTrail.com. There you can learn more about their scheduled tours and more. Many counties around the lake are working on organizing their block trails on a local level. Several businesses in Livingston, TN have recently added blocks to their facades. Tompkinsville and Albany, KY were working diligently last year to expand the blocks displayed in their communities. They are beautiful! The 24th Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival will be held September 13-15, 2012 in Algood, TN. The theme will be “Trip Around the World.” The Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival is a primary fundraiser for the Algood Senior Citizen Center and an annual delight for quilt lovers from all over. The Festival will feature over 500 quilts on display including approximately 200 entered into competition in ten classes entered by 60-70 Upper Cumberland area artists. Additionally, there will be special exhibitions of 30 “Keepsake” quilts and 50 quilts along the theme of “Food for Body and Soul.” Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation-Masters will feature quilts made by residents and their families. The two schools located in Algood will feature quilts made by parents, grandparents and friends of the schools. There will also be a very special exhibition of the quilts of JoAnn Gill a long-time supporter and 2011 Festival Exemplary Service Award winner. Over thirty vendors, merchants and crafters are expected to be on hand displaying and selling their wares. The Algood Senior Citizen Center will feature the Country Store serving snacks and beans and cornbread along with material, crafts, baked goods, etc. A Preview Dinner and Auction and a special tour of homes and barn quilts in the Upper Cumberland area will also be offered. Check out their website at www.quilt-festival.com. Quilt Trails (Call for the most up to date information) |