Wildflower Weekend

🌸 Wildflower Weekend 2026 🌸
📍 Carter Caves State Resort Park
📅 Saturday, April 11 & Sunday, April 12, 2026

Celebrate the beauty of spring at Carter Caves during our annual Wildflower Weekend! Join us for two days of guided hikes, educational programs, and hands-on activities highlighting Kentucky’s incredible native wildflowers.

🌼 Saturday, April 11
10:00 AM – Jr. Naturalist Day (Ages 6–13, $15 per child, reservations required. Call 606-286-7009. Meet at the Welcome Center.)
11:00 AM – All About Kentucky’s Wildflowers – Free! (Amphitheater)
1:00 PM – Wildflower Hike on the Horn Hollow Trail – Free! (Welcome Center)
6:00 PM – Afternoon Wildflower Hike of Tygart’s Gorge – Free! (Welcome Center)

🌿 Sunday, April 12
10:00 AM – Wildflower Hike around Smoky Lake – Free! (Meet at the swimming pool parking lot)
2:00 PM – Make Your Own Native Seed Bomb! – Free! (Welcome Center)

Whether you’re a wildflower enthusiast, a casual hiker, or looking for a fun family outing, this weekend is the perfect way to welcome spring and explore the natural beauty of Carter Caves.

For Jr. Naturalist Day reservations, call 📞 606-286-7009.

We can’t wait to see you on the trails! 🌷

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