SUMMER
2003
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ARTICLES:
The KENTUCKY LAKE COMPLEX
Western Kentucky's Waterland
In western Kentucky lies one of America's best inland boating experiences: The Kentucky Lake Complex. This man-made water system is comprised of Kentucky Lake (184 miles) and Lake Barkley (134 miles), and is connected by a free-flowing canal. Situated
halfway between St. Louis and Nashville, the lakes are the perfect spot for sailing and houseboating, both of which are done by thousands of tourists a year.
With over 2,300 miles of shoreline, there are hundreds of bays and inlets for boaters to put into. There are several marinas along the lakes which offer boat rentals and slips rentals, and even sailing schools. And there are local towns to explore, like Grand Rivers and McKinnon.
The area between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley is known as The Land Between the Lakes (LBL), and was created in 1963 by John F. Kennedy as a protected "national recreation area" where people can enjoy the environment and participate in outdoor activities. This park brings tourists to the area who combine their outdoor activities with boating and sailing on this beautiful waterway.
For more information on this area check out the links below.
LINKS:
KentuckyLake Complex Marinas - MarinaMate.com Directory
Kentucky's Western Waterland: Home of Kentucky and Barkley Lakes
June 2003 - MarinaMate.com
Map property of KentuckyLake.com
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