More than a half million dollars is being spread out among 19 Trail Towns across Kentucky. The Kentucky Trail Town program is a tourism and economic development program designed to provide a strategic plan for communities to capitalize on recreation opportunities.
Governor Beshear said these Trail Towns are a key part of Kentucky's recent tourism success.
“These Kentucky Trail Towns work hard to create unforgettable experiences, share their unique stories and highlight the beauty of our commonwealth. I'm excited to see how these communities will continue to provide these new and incredible experiences.”
Beshear said this funding will help these communities for the long term.
“This funding is going to benefit a bunch of communities. You're going to new benches, kiosks, and some much needed trail maintenance that creates a safer experience.”
The money will be used to to repair, enhance and promote projects that boost the quality of life in these communities while attracting visitors from across Kentucky and around the world.
One example of the work being done includes improving waterway access with new ADA compliant launch ramps in Brownsville.
There are 30 Trail Towns in Kentucky, for a full list of the 19 receiving funding includes:
$30,000 – Brownsville
$30,000 – Burkesville
$30,000 – Campbellsville
$30,000 – Cave City and Horse Cave
$30,000 – Dawson Springs
$30,000 – Hazard
$30,000 – Jamestown
$30,000 – Liberty
$30,000 – Manchester
$30,000 – McKee
$30,000 – Munfordville
$30,000 – Olive Hill
$30,000 – Park City
$30,000 – Stearns
$29,724 – Hyden
$27,250 – Irvine and Ravenna
$26,400 – Livermore
$25,000 – Elizabethtown
$15,000 – Pikeville
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