This Little Known Beach in Kentucky Will Make Your Summer Unforgettable
By Jenn Shockley|Published July 25, 2016
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Jenn Shockley
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I am somewhat a cliche'. I grew up running around barefoot on a farm in Kentucky.
I love writing, art, sunshine, all animals and my incredibly patient husband, who tolerates my "crazy animal lady" side.
The Bluegrass State is not known as much for its beaches as its beauty. However, there are a few beaches around some of the manmade lakes here. One of these received a phenomenal reader response as an unforgettable beach in Kentucky that makes for great summer fun. The Green River beach has been hailed as one of the very best beach lakes to visit.
Here are nine reasons Green River Beach is an unforgettable beach in Kentucky:
If you have an RV or camper and want a nice spot to set up camp, Green River is the place to go. The accommodations include water and electric, and the amenities are shade, sunshine, a cool, calm lake and a sandy beach.
A playground, basketball court and volleyball set up are available beachside. If you're looking for some sporty fun before wading out into the cool water, join in the games or start your own. Some people also consider sun bathing to be an appropriate beach activity, and this beach is a perfect spot to relax and catch some rays.
The fishing is just grand at Green River. Move along the bank to a non-swimming area and you can catch crappie, bass and some very fat catfish. Campers can fry’em up for lunch or dinner whenever the hunger strikes. Fresh-caught fish is some of the finest food you can eat in Kentucky.
Bring a boat or rent one for the day and enjoy an afternoon on the river. You can park and swim around the beach if you grow weary of staying on the boat. Finding a nice spot along the lake to just float and soak up the ambiance can be very relaxing.
It is not unusual to see people zipping by on water skis or on a ski jet when the sun is shining. The calm surface of the lake makes this a favored past time for those with a boat. Those on the beach can often enjoy a show of skill from those who have been participating in water sports for years.
The trails around Green River Lake are some of the most scenic in the state. Taking a nice walk or hike is a great way to get some exercise before lounging on the beach. Plus, the lake is a wonderful way to cool down after a vigorous hike thought the gorgeous woodlands, or along the water’s edge.
Sometimes, just sitting on the beach and watching the boats and waterfowl go by is all one really needs to relax. The soothing sounds of the water slapping against the beach while the birds croon you into a nap, even if you really didn’t need one. The ambiance here is purely out of this world, especially during sunrise or sunset.
Some people come to the lake to fish, others to boat, but MANY come to swim and feel the sand between their toes. Swimming in the cool waters of Green River Lake seems to make the summers go by way to quickly. It is easy to find yourself feeling right at home long past the moment you skin starts to shrivel from being in the water too long. Still… it is an experience well worth having time after time.
1. Just enjoy the ambiance. The video is informative and shows the scenic beauty of the area, but if you aren’t in the mood to hear the old southern stand up comedian, Jerry Clower, turn the speakers off.
Green River Lake beach is a most beautiful and unforgettable beach in Kentucky, but you can read about some other beaches in the Bluegrass State here. We don’t have the sandy shores of some states, but we do have our own versions. They make swimming just as much fun as being on an ocean beach, minus the seagulls and Tidal waves.
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