Breaks Interstate Park

08/27/2026

🐦 Weekend Preview - August 28th & 29th 🎭

We have 4 Ranger-led programs taking place on Saturday, August 29th! Please come out and join us for some hiking, birding, or learn the basics of flyfishing. 🎣

There are only two more chances to see BLOODSONG: The Story of the Hatfields and McCoys! This Friday and Saturday nights, August 28th and 29th, in the ampitheatre of the Breaks Interstate Park. Showtimes are 7:30p.m., and tickets are only $12!! Bring the whole family and some camp chairs to enjoy living history out under the stars!

08/27/2026

Come enjoy Sunday lunch at the Breaks! 🍽️

We’ll have one buffet this weekend, available Sunday, with plenty of favorites to choose from. Check out the attached flyer for the full buffet menu and pricing.

Prefer to order from the menu? Regular menu service will still be available during normal restaurant hours throughout the weekend.

For current restaurant hours and additional information, visit:
breakspark.com/restaurant

We’d love to have you join us for a meal at the Rhododendron Restaurant this weekend!

08/25/2026

🥁 Drumroll, please… 🥁

We’re super excited to announce the winners of our extended 2026 Q2 Breaks Park Photo Contest!

🏆 Action & Adventure
Kelsie O’Daniel — “Future Boater”
🌟 Also our Facebook Fan Favorite!

🏆 Nature & Wildlife
Amanda Stiltner — “Northern Yellow Warbler”

🏆 Relaxation & Family
Emilee Brockman — “Hiking with Bubby”

🏆 Scenic & Landscape
Lagina Stacy — “Lovers Leap Overlook”

A special congratulations goes to Kelsie O’Daniel! Her photo, “Future Boater,” not only won the Action & Adventure category but was also selected by our Facebook followers as the Facebook Fan Favorite!

Thank you to everyone who submitted a photo and to everyone who voted. We love seeing Breaks Interstate Park through your eyes!

Keep those cameras ready—the Q4 Photo Contest will begin accepting submissions soon. We’ll announce when submissions officially open!

08/24/2026

If you are moving slow this Monday evening, maybe this eastern box turtle making tracks downhill will motivate you to pick up the pace a bit! This video was taken by one of our rangers who was helping cut weeds in a family cemetery during his off-time. He saw this turtle in the tall grass and moved it out of the danger zone. It’s a good reminder to all of us to keep an eye out for our shelled friends as we are mowing. Many animals are injured every year by mowing and a little caution and awareness can go a long way toward preventing this.

08/24/2026

Elk viewing tours have become one of our most popular programs, bringing in thousands of guests from all over the nation. When we first started them back in 2012, Jenny Wiley State Resort Park was our model for how we structured these tours! We are proud to be located right in the middle of the Kentucky and Virginia elk restoration zones!

08/23/2026

Summer is slipping away, but you still have a few more chances to enjoy the Breaks Waterpark! We will be open Saturdays and Sundays only until Labor Day weekend. The final day for this season will be Labor Day Monday. For information on hours, prices, and more, check out https://www.breakspark.com/waterpark

08/21/2026

🎭 **BLOODSONG TONIGHT AT THE BREAKS!**

Looking for something to do this evening? Artists Collaborative Theatre presents **Blood Song: The Story of the Hatfields & McCoys** tonight at Breaks Interstate Park!

Experience the story of one of Appalachia’s most famous feuds brought to life on stage. *Blood Song* is the **official Kentucky state play on the Hatfield-McCoy feud** and tells the story through the people and events that shaped it.

📅 **Tonight — Friday, August 21**
🕢 **7:30 p.m.**
🎟️ **Tickets: $12 per person**

Come out and spend your Friday evening with us at the Breaks for a great night of Appalachian theatre and history!

🎟️ Tickets are available online through our events calendar at:

Show Dates: August 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30th Show times will be released closer to the dates Ticket Price: $12/person (Tickets available at the amphitheater or online, link will be posted closer to the show date) ACT Presents…..BLOODSONG: THE STORY OF THE HATFIELDS &

08/19/2026

Even with all the excitement of Trails & Tunes Festival weekend, the buffet will still be rolling at Breaks Interstate Park!

Join us Saturday and Sunday for a delicious weekend buffet at the Rhododendron Restaurant. Whether you're taking part in the festival or just looking for a good meal, everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy.

Check out the images for this weekend’s menus, and come hungry. We can’t wait to see you at the Breaks!

08/19/2026

Beaver Pond is living up to its name these days! Located near the parking lot for the Flatwoods Trail system, this area provides a great opportunity for park guests to see these industrious creatures at work! Turn your volume up to hear the sound of nature’s chainsaw.

08/18/2026

Weekend Wrap-up 🌿🎣🥾

Creek time, trail time, and time well spent outdoors!

From misty mornings on the river to exploring the forest and discovering the little critters that call our creeks home, there’s always something worth finding outside!