Your new home of Kentucky boasts some of the greenest forests and unblemished natural resources found anywhere in the continental United States. Whether you want to just make a day trip or take your kids on their first overnight camping trip, one of Kentucky’s 52 state parks will undoubtedly meet your needs.Over 2.5 million has been poured into revamping and refurbishing Kentucky campgrounds, ensuring a top of the line, satisfactory experience for both you and your family. The state is proud to offer more than 2,600 improved camping sites, many complete with a wide array of campground activities ranging from cookouts to nature programs to arts and crafts to even miniature golf.Kentucky features the most resort parks of any state, with 17 in total. Each resort park offers a full service lodge and themed dining room, offering a menu full of regional Kentucky selections and specialty dishes. Among the local favorites is the Kentucky Hot Brown, an open-faced sandwich piled high with turkey and bacon, then covered in Mornay sauce and baked until the sauce shows the perfect shades of brown.To burn off all those delicious calories, hiking enthusiasts of all ages and skill level can enjoy the 300 miles of trails that stretch across the state. If you like to explore nature, but aren’t big on walking it yourself, Kentucky State Park horse trails may prove to be a satisfying compromise. Seasonal stables are available at a selection of parks, so casual riders can saddle up for a ride.Fishing is widely available in Kentucky state parks, with many parks even renting fishing equipment for. Whether you’re a savvy angler or a first time fisherman, you will certainly enjoy Kentucky’s plentiful ponds and streams. The state’s well-populated waters feature both largemouth and smallmouth bass, striped bass, bluegill and trout in addition to plenty of other slightly less common species.