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Fork downstream and into Lake Cumberland . Anglers fishing the Upper Cumberland can look forward to quality channel catfish , smallmouth bass , spotted bass , and walleye .
DANIEL BOONE NATIONAL FOREST London Ranger Station 761 S . Laurel Road London , KY 40744 ( 606 ) 864-4163 The London Ranger District is best known for Laurel River Lake , a 5,600-acre reservoir . The district contains two state designated Kentucky Wild Rivers , the Cumberland and Rockcastle , and a portion of Lake Cumberland . Two wildlife management areas , Cane Creek and Mill Creek , are popular for hunting . The Whitman Branch Shooting Range provides an excellent location for practicing target skills . Cumberland River
DR . THOMAS WALKER STATE HISTORIC SITE - FIRST KENTUCKY HOME 4929 KY 459 Barbourville , KY 40906 ( 606 ) 546-4400 parks . ky . gov / barbourville / parks / historic / dr-thomaswalker-state-historic-site Born in Virginia , Thomas Walker studied medicine and became a doctor but also speculated in land . He joined the Loyal Land Company , organized and led the first
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expedition through the gap in the mountains , which he named Cumberland Gap in 1750 . His expedition explored thousands of acres of land in the western wilderness of Kentucky decades before Lewis & Clark . Near the river , which he named the Cumberland , Walker built a cabin . A replica now stands on part of the land claimed by Dr . Walker . He returned to his Virginia home shortly thereafter , but left a journal documenting the hardships and discoveries of his travels .
GEETA PATEL SPLASH PAD 810 S Main Street Corbin , Kentucky Kids of all ages can cool off for free at the splash pad highlighting some of Corbin ' s biggest attractions .
GERRY ’ S ROLLER RINK 1209 Cumberland Falls Hwy , Corbin , KY , 40701 ( 606 ) 523-0567 Gerry ' s Roller Rink has been opened since the 1950 and offers a roller rink for roller skating .
GROVE MARINA 558 Forest Service Rd . Corbin , Kentucky ( 606 ) 523-2323 www . grovemarina . com / Grove Marina has houseboats and pontoons available to rent . There is a general store for all boating needs . The two 75 ' x16 ' houseboats will sleep
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anywhere from 12-14 people . They are perfect for a family vacation .
HOLLY BAY MARINA 674 Laurel Lake Rd . London , Kentucky ( 606 ) 864-6542 www . hollybaymarina . com / Holly Bay Marina offers houseboat rentals , pontoon rentals , fishing boat rentals , boat slip rentals , grocery / deli , full service marina , camping / fishing / boating supplies , and fully equipped campground .
KENTUCKY SPLASH WATERPARK 1050 W Highway 92 Williamsburg , Kentucky ( 606 ) 549-6065 www . kentuckysplash . com The Hal Rogers Family Entertainment Center is home to the Kentucky Splash Water Park . The center includes an 18,000 square foot wave pool , a Lazy river , a kiddy activity pool , a triple slide complex , a double slide tower , a championship miniature golf course , an arcade , a driving range , and its newest addition of a 18 site full hookup campground with five tent sites ( without utilities ). It is also home to Williamsburg ' s Fourth of July celebration .
KFC COLONEL SANDERS CAFE 688 Hwy 25 West Corbin , Kentucky ( 606 ) 528-2163
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