This is no longer a vacation. It’s a quest, a quest for adventure.

by Seth Wheat

We’re now one month into a new year.  You’ve got eleven months left to get outside and have some fun before 2011 is a thing of the past.  If you’re looking for something new to try, let me suggest the Kentucky State Parks Family Adventure Quest.  What’s an adventure quest?  Excellent question, the State Parks Family Adventure Quest can best be described as a photo& trivia scavenger hunt.  It will lead you through various parks and historic sites as you seek the answer to trivia questions and search for the perfect photo op.

That's right buddy, all the adventure you can handle

The adventure quest is a team quest, but it isn’t a race. You and your team can take from now until December 1, 2011 to complete as many challenges as you can and get your pictures sent into the Department of Parks.  Some challenges may seem easy and straight-forward, but some will require teamwork, cleverness and, most importantly,

a sense of adventure.  The Family Adventure Quest is a great way for families to enjoy our State Parks and spend some time outdoors, but it’s also perfect for couples, friendly competitions, scout groups, so on and so forth.  So, what is a quest without a holy grail?

The quest is made up of 25 total challenges.  For completing 20 of them you will earn a $50.00 State Parks gift certificate.  For those that are committed, and complete all 25 challenges, you will earn an $85.00 State Parks gift certificate!  To get your teams registered and learn more go to www.parks.ky.gov/adventure or call 1-800-255-PARK.