Sept 28, Aurora, KY

We moved 20 miles south on Kentucky Lake, a large lake which is a wide spot in the Tennessee River. Wind warnings were flying and the west wind was blowing 20-25 so Kentucky Lake was a little choppy. We hugged the small boat channel on the west side of the lake and had a smooth ride.

Kentucky Lake is the lake formed when the large TVA Kenlake Dam was built to control the flooding of the Tennessee River and provide electric power. Kentucky Lake has become a large and beautiful recreation area with several State Parks, marinas, campgrounds and lots of homes along the west shore. The east shore is all Between the Lakes Park and contains a herd of buffalo and Elk. We looked but didn't see any.

Kenlake State Park Marina.

Tonight we are staying at the Kenlake State Park Marina, on the west side of Kentucky Lake, near Aurora, Kentucky. We have 50 amp and very good high speed internet and the rate is $.65/foot. A real bargain for a nice marina. This is a friendly place with several boaters from Florida spending the whole summer here. They are all heading south soon.

Parrot wall hanging in the restaurant.
Good pattern for a flag?

In spite of it's name, this is a privately owned marina and not part of the state park.