Parks

Want to make a difference in our community? Join the Parks Squad!

Uncover the natural wonders of Kingdom Come State Park in Kentucky—home to 14 hiking trails, boating, fishing, birdwatching, and a peak elevation of 2700 feet for unparalleled views of the state's beauty.

I've been to Columbia, Missouri maybe a million times in my life. Truth is I lived there for a period of time. But, I never knew there were epic bluffs and a creek in a park literally 5 minutes from the city until now.

If you consider yourself a bike enthusiast, there is one route through Missouri you need to know about. It's the Katy Trail which spans more than 240 miles and takes you nearly all the way across the state.

Jurassic Gardens in Volo, Illinois offers a true prehistoric experience with animatronic dinosaurs, real dinosaur fossils and skeletons, and SOO much more.

Are you thinking about springtime adventures in the dead of winter? Then how about a jaunt to one of the most beautiful natural attractions in eastern Kentucky?

Before I worked for WBKR I got my first big girl job at the Owensboro Parks & Recreation Department.  I learned while working that our city is blessed with over 20 different parks.

Owensboro - Daviess County Central Dispatch Director Paul Nave stopped by the Joe Lowe Morning Show Studios Tuesday to discuss the new sirens that are now in several parks in the city and county. The goal is increased ability to alert citizens of impending weather or emergency situations.