Welcome to the Friends of Taylorsville Lake State Park! We’re so lucky to have a state park right in our back yard! As the president of TLSP, I want to welcome you to the Friends’ page and share news about exciting developments ahead for the Park in 2021 that you can definitely be part of!
First, the Friends of TLSP is finalizing an agreement with the Corps of Engineers that will allow us to join forces in planning projects and activities not only at the state park, but also at the Corps of Engineers property, including the Historic Area. Right away, the Friends of TLSP have been invited by the Corps to help create new trails in this area, which will add to the hiking opportunities around the lake. Good news for hikers, campers, and history buffs!
Also, for all you rock hounds – a unique opportunity has just materialized near the Historic Area at the Corps: a Fossil Dig! Modeled on the one at the Falls of the Ohio, this fossil dig will be part of the newly-formed Fossil Trail across Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, and now makes it possible for fossil-lovers of all ages to have a large site to dig away – right here in Spencer County! Check it out!
Exciting news at the Park for kayakers, too: plans are being finalized for a dedicated kayak ramp to be installed this year near the Possum Ridge boat ramp. This will make it possible for kayakers and canoeists to safely share that area with motorboats. And, it will be the first kayak ramp installed at a state park in Kentucky!
These three new initiatives are just part of the ongoing work of FTLSP volunteers alongside the Park and the Corps of Engineers. Last year – despite the restrictions of Covid – the Friends received a large grant from Plant for the Planet, which allowed for 20 trees to be planted at the Park. The Friends also helped with activities at the campground, including the annual Halloween at the Park, and with trash pick-up when possible.
And the six miles of repaired trails and new signage in the Park helped make the trails more accessible to both riders and hikers.
Lots going on at the Park. And lots of help needed to keep things as nice as we’d like. The trails require constant maintenance – and along with trash pick-up, programs and activities – these all require volunteers. Horse riders, campers, hikers, boaters, fisherfolks, nature lovers – there’s a way for everyone to be involved. So, take a look at all our activities and see where you’d like to plug in. Get active with the Friends and help us care for this wonderful resource right here in Spencer County!
Sincerely,
Troy Koon, President
First, the Friends of TLSP is finalizing an agreement with the Corps of Engineers that will allow us to join forces in planning projects and activities not only at the state park, but also at the Corps of Engineers property, including the Historic Area. Right away, the Friends of TLSP have been invited by the Corps to help create new trails in this area, which will add to the hiking opportunities around the lake. Good news for hikers, campers, and history buffs!
Also, for all you rock hounds – a unique opportunity has just materialized near the Historic Area at the Corps: a Fossil Dig! Modeled on the one at the Falls of the Ohio, this fossil dig will be part of the newly-formed Fossil Trail across Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, and now makes it possible for fossil-lovers of all ages to have a large site to dig away – right here in Spencer County! Check it out!
Exciting news at the Park for kayakers, too: plans are being finalized for a dedicated kayak ramp to be installed this year near the Possum Ridge boat ramp. This will make it possible for kayakers and canoeists to safely share that area with motorboats. And, it will be the first kayak ramp installed at a state park in Kentucky!
These three new initiatives are just part of the ongoing work of FTLSP volunteers alongside the Park and the Corps of Engineers. Last year – despite the restrictions of Covid – the Friends received a large grant from Plant for the Planet, which allowed for 20 trees to be planted at the Park. The Friends also helped with activities at the campground, including the annual Halloween at the Park, and with trash pick-up when possible.
And the six miles of repaired trails and new signage in the Park helped make the trails more accessible to both riders and hikers.
Lots going on at the Park. And lots of help needed to keep things as nice as we’d like. The trails require constant maintenance – and along with trash pick-up, programs and activities – these all require volunteers. Horse riders, campers, hikers, boaters, fisherfolks, nature lovers – there’s a way for everyone to be involved. So, take a look at all our activities and see where you’d like to plug in. Get active with the Friends and help us care for this wonderful resource right here in Spencer County!
Sincerely,
Troy Koon, President
