Kentuckians proudly embrace #lakelife, with our state's myriad bodies of water making for epic recreation, vacations, and even Caribbean getaways. Lake Cumberland is a Kentucky icon that needs no introduction; it's over 100 square miles and the most bold blue hue you've ever seen. The adventures are endless at Lake Cumberland; in fact, we happen to think that there's pretty much nothing in life that a day on the Kentucky lake can't cure.
In the south-central region of the Bluegrass, Lake Cumberland is Kentucky's second largest lake, and it's home to the eponymous Kentucky State Park.
The winding nature of the lake, along with the position of the park, allow for some of the best water views in the Bluegrass State, and this region has long beckoned folks to come and enjoy.
This region, lauded as the "Houseboat Capital of the World," is perfectly suited for all kinds of water recreation, from fishing and floating to paddling and swimming.
When life gets to be too much and you need some R&R, check into Lure Lodge, a Kentucky State Park resort that offers million-dollar views of the lovely lake...
...including front-row seats to the best sunsets in the Bluegrass!
Of course, you don't have to stay overnight to enjoy the soul-soothing powers of Lake Cumberland... sometimes, all you need is a day.
With 1,255 miles of shoreline, there are plenty of places to get lost in the wonderful wilds of Lake Cumberland; you might just find you have an entire beach to yourself!
(Unless you bring your four-legged buddy along, of course.)
Lake Cumberland is peak Bluegrass beauty; an immense expanse that's endlessly fun, breathtakingly beautiful, and the perfect place to visit when you need a bucket-filling day in Kentucky nature.
For more fun around Lake Cumberland, be sure to visit the eponymous Kentucky State Park!
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