Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site

05/15/2026

Join us at Wickliffe Mounds for a totally paw-some time!

05/13/2026

🐾 Pepper, Piper, and Tina! 🐾

Let’s give a warm welcome to our newest B.A.R.K. Rangers, Pepper and Piper, along with their mom, Tina! These two precious girls spent a lovely morning exploring the park while learning all about the B.A.R.K. Ranger principles. 💚

During their visit, they discovered the history of the ancient Mississippians who inhabited our park more than 900 years ago, learned how to help protect our public lands, and practiced what it means to be a great B.A.R.K. Ranger! 🏛️🐶

B.A.R.K. Rangers uphold these simple rules:

🐶 Bag your pet’s waste
🐶 Always use a leash
🐶 Respect wildlife
🐶 Know where you can go

If you’d like your fur baby to become a B.A.R.K. Ranger, come visit us at Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM! We’d love to meet you and your four-legged friends! 🐾

05/02/2026

🌄🐾 Big news from the trails! 🐾🌄

Elijah is kicking off 2026 in full stride! This adventure-loving pup has officially become a B.A.R.K. Ranger at Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site! 🎉

This good boy earned his badge the active way—logging time on the trail and learning how to help keep Kentucky’s parks rugged, clean, and ready for every hike, sprint, and outdoor adventure. As a B.A.R.K. Ranger, Elijah sticks to these trail-smart rules:

🐶 Bag your pet’s waste
🐶 Always use a leash
🐶 Respect wildlife
🐶 Know where you can go

From winding trails to wide-open terrain, B.A.R.K. Rangers like Elijah are all about keeping these outdoor playgrounds protected for every kind of adventurer!

Here’s to a year packed with fresh air, muddy paws, and responsible adventures! 🐾💛

Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Ready to hit the trails and earn your pup’s B.A.R.K. Ranger badge? Come join the adventure! 🐶🥾🌿

04/18/2026

Come on out for our Wild about Nature event! Rain or shine, our Rangers and Forestry service will be here 10 to 1!!!!

04/15/2026

04/10/2026

Don’t forget to stop by Wickliffe Mounds and check out the B.A.R.K. Ranger program! 🐾 It’s a fun way to celebrate our furry friends while exploring a unique and historic spot. Bring your pup along and join in on the adventure—because every good explorer deserves a four-legged companion! 🐶🌿

04/09/2026

🍂🐾 Big news from the trails! 🐾🍂

Autumn is kicking off 2026 with a wag and a win! She has officially become the very first B.A.R.K. Ranger of the year at Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site! 🎉

This good girl didn’t just earn a title—she learned what it takes to help keep our Kentucky State Parks clean, safe, and enjoyable for everyone. As a B.A.R.K. Ranger, Autumn follows these important rules:

🐶 Bag your pet’s waste
🐶 Always use a leash
🐶 Respect wildlife
🐶 Know where you can go

B.A.R.K. Rangers like Autumn are on a mission to protect these special places for future generations—whether they walk on two legs or four. 🐕🌿

If you see Autumn out and about, be sure to give her a cheer (and maybe a treat… with permission, of course 😉). Here’s to a year full of responsible adventures and happy tails! 🐾💛

Wickliffe Mounds is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM. If you’d like to help your pet become a B.A.R.K. Ranger too, come by and join the fun! 🐶🌳

04/05/2026

04/01/2026

Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site is now open for the 2026 season! Come visit the park and shake off the last of winter with a tour of the museum and mounds or a walk through our Woods Walk Trail!

02/12/2026

Nominations are open for Kentucky Living’s 2026 Best in Kentucky! 🏆

The Outdoor and Destination categories are a perfect place to show your support for Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site. If you love visiting us, we’d be honored to have your nomination!

Submit your nomination here (now through February 28):
https://www.kentuckyliving.com/explore/2026-best-in-kentucky-nominations

Thank you for supporting Kentucky State Parks! 🌲