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Imagine a small southern
college town in the center of the Appalachian mountains.
Morehead, Kentucky offers an abundance of outdoor recreational
activities as well as many festivals and events held throughout
the year. Visit the links below to find the
perfect outing.
Daniel Boone National
Forest -www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/boone
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Located along the Cumberland Plateau in the Appalachian
foothills of eastern Kentucky, the forest encompasses over
704,000 acres of mostly rugged terrain.
Morehead Tourism
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www.moreheadtourism.com
Your destination for outdoor recreation, seasonal festivals and
traditional music and arts events. For camping, hiking,
golfing, regional arts and crafts, festivals, and just a
relaxing family vacation, Morehead is your place.
Morehead Tomorrow -
www.moreheadtomorrow.com
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In 2004, Morehead
Tomorrow as named a "Preserve America" community.
Find out more about the Morehead and Rowan county region.
Cave Run Lake -
www.lrl.usace.army.mil/crl
- Located within the scenic Eastern Highlands Region of Kentucky
and almost completely surrounded by the northern-most section of
the Daniel Boone National Forest.

Blue Grass N' More -
www.morehead-stkedu/kctm/bnm
- A Celebration
of "American Music" features numerous performances of bluegrass,
gospel, traditional, acoustic and other music, showcasing
regional talent, as well as nationally-recognized musicians and
songwriters. Most of the activities of "Bluegrass 'n More" are
held at or near the Cora Wilson Stewart Moonlight School in the
historic First Street Arts District.
Eagle Trace Golf Course -
www.eagletrace.us - A
gently rolling, beautifully wooded semi-private 18-hole golf
course designed to challenge the skills of the most seasoned
players, yet be enjoyable and playable to all golfers. This par
72 course covers a maximum distance of 6,902 yards from the
championship tees. Open to the public.

Mountain Bike and Canoe/Kayak Rentals,
Clinics
and Guided Tours
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www.caverunbikeshop.com -
Providing you with everything you need to enjoy your paddling
experience, including a boat, paddle, personal floatation device
(required), and information on Cave Run Lake.

Cave Run Sailing
Association -
www.caverunsailing.org -
Dedicated to promoting cruising, racing, sailing education and
providing a forum of good will and social activities for those
interested in sailing at Cave Run Lake.
Grounds and Sounds -
www.groundsandsounds.com -
Coffee shop, music venue, restaurant, art gallery, performance
space and gathering place with free wireless internet and
laptops for customers.
Kentucky Folk Art Center
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www.morehead-st.edu/kfac/yfolkart.org - Located
in the
historic Union Grocery building in Morehead, the Center
offers visitors one of the most important and unique cultural
experiences to be found anywhere in Appalachia. From the fun and
quirky to the fantastical, the folk art exhibited and conserved
by KFAC is an engaging and vital piece of our region’s history
and contemporary culture.

Pine Grove Framing and
Gallery of Fine Arts -
www.pinegroveart.com - The
home show place for the work of many regional artists. Dozens of
original paintings and hundreds of prints with a full service
frame shop. |