Английская Википедия:Barren River Lake State Resort Park

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Barren River Lake State Resort Park is a Шаблон:Convert park located in Barren County, Kentucky and extending into parts of Allen County and Monroe County.[1] Barren River Lake, its major feature, is an artificial lake created with the building of a Шаблон:Convert dam by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begun in 1960. It covers approximately Шаблон:Convert and has Шаблон:Convert of shoreline.[2] The park was dedicated in 1965.[3]

Attractions

Fishing is a major attraction at this park. The largest hybrid striped bass ever taken in Kentucky (20 lb., 8 oz.) was caught in Barren River Lake in 1991.[4] The lake contains several other species of fish, including crappie, smallmouth bass, white bass, and big channel catfish.[3]

The lake also includes 4 marinas to support boating and water skiing. Numerous trails provide hiking and biking opportunities. The most popular hiking trail is the Шаблон:Convert Lewis Hill Trail[3] which is also known as the Connell Nature Trail.[5] Guided horseback rides are available seasonally. The park also features an eighteen-hole golf course.[3]

Events

The Trashmasters cleanup day is a popular volunteer event that helps keep the park clean. Also, each June, the park plays host to Glasgow's Highland Games, a miniature version of the Glasgow, Scotland tradition.[3]

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External links

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