Hardin was our last westward stop in Kentucky on our way to spring in the Rocky Mountains. From the Red River Gorge to Corbin, it was a couple hour drive in the rain. It was also our last chance to see elk again until the Rockies.
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Corbin Kentucky
We visited Cumberland Falls last time we were in the area but this campground wasn’t open at the time.
We returned wanting to explore more waterfalls and hiking trails.
We had 50amp service and good water pressure but no sewer. Unfortunately, the rain prevented much hiking, but we had one partially sunny day, so we took advantage.
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green was a 3 hour drive from Corbin. This was primarily a layover stop for us.
KOA had full service. Even though we were between two highways, we didn’t hear them in the coach.
Best part was, the Corvette Museum. Neither of us ever considered owning one, other than a classic or the latest rear engine, but we enjoyed the museum.
The museum opened in 1944. It takes about an hour to tour the facility. There are quite a few Corvettes on display. It was nice to see the changes over the years and Corvette’s racing heritage.
In 2014 a sinkhole collapsed in the museum swallowing eight Corvettes. The wreckage was on display.
Our first lilacs of the year.
Hardin, Kentucky
It was a couple hour drive from Bowling Green to Hardin.
Kenlake State Resort Park, Hardin
We had 50 amp service and good water pressure, but we needed 50 feet of electric and water line to reach them. Our site had great views of Kentucky Lake at Land Between The Lakes.
Elk & Bison Prairie, Hardin
Closer to the RV park is the Elk and Bison Prairie.
Last time we were here, we only saw bison.
There were bison, but not as visible this time.
Patti’s 1880 Settlement
In 1975 Bill and Patti Tullar fell in love with Grand Rivers, Kentucky.
They purchased a motel, then opened Patti’s Ice Cream Parlor, and eventually Patti’s 1880’s Restaurant.
Its located about 30 minutes north of Hardin in the Land Between the Lakes area. We had a nice lunch.
On our way back to the RV park we saw some of the tornado damage from last year’s Mayfield tragedy. It’s truly amazing how 100 yards in each direction can be completely unaffected. The picture doesn’t reflect the pure force of large trees being snapped in half.
