Carlisle-Nicholas County Tourism

08/20/2026

Join us Sunday as we honor E-Z Riders Pizza as business of the year 2026

08/12/2026

🚨BIG NEWS FROM WENDT’S WILDLIFE ADVENTURE!🚨

We’ve got something VERY exciting to announce… 👀

🎉WE’RE EXTENDING OUR SEASON INTO NOVEMBER!🎉

That’s right! Normally, we wrap up our season around the end of October/early November, but this year we just aren’t ready to say goodbye yet!❤️

🍂 More fall adventures
🦒 More animal encounters
😃 More family memories
🎉MORE WILDLIFE ADVENTURE!

We don’t have an exact closing date set just yet, but we will keep you updated!

So if you’ve been wanting to make that special animal experience, plan a family day, or simply squeeze in one more adventure, you’ve got a little more time!

We’re so excited to have a little extra time to spend with all of you, and we can’t wait to see you this fall!

We are OPEN Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm!

08/11/2026

08/10/2026

Please to announce Chamber of Commerce business of the year 2026!

07/18/2026

We are excited to announce a series of programs that will take place at the Hunter Shelter starting at 11:45 a.m. on August 12, 2026!

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country this year and the role Blue Licks played in the Revolutionary War, below are some of the things we have planned. We will have chairs for our guests under a shaded area. Nearby parking will be available as well as a few golf carts for transport for those who need assistance.

11:45 a.m. – BAND w/PATRIOTIC SONGS NEAR SEATING AREA
STARTING AT NOON, WE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING LINE-UP
Program #1 - SAR, GEORGE MASON CHAPTER COLOR GUARD
Segment #1 – WELCOME W/PARK MANAGER MELINDA LIGHTNER
Segment #2 - LOCAL LEADERS OFFER REMARKS
Segment #3 - REMARKS w/FRIENDS GROUP CHAIRPERSON P. HUNTER
Program # 2 - 18TH CENTURY MUSIC W/JON HAGGEE
Program #3 – MORE DETAILS TO COME
Program #4 – MORE DETAILS TO COME
Program #5 - DAR TIME CAPSULE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hosts: Park Naturalist Matthew Dollar and Recreation Leader Kendyl Beckett

After the commencement of all staged presentations time capsule placement with DAR member Martha Taylor will occur near the Pioneer Museum. This is a free event and just before most schools are in session, so bring the family for a celebration of Blue Licks history! Look for more details soon on our page or at https://parks.ky.gov/events. See ya there!

06/30/2026