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Last Modified: 4/28/2009
Brigadoon SNP
Brigadoon State Nature Preserve is located in Barren County adjacent to the Barren River Reservoir. With assistance from The Nature Conservancy 92 acres of mostly mature forest was dedicated into the preserve system on March 14, 1985. Another 88 acres were dedicated on June 12, 2001. Including another one-acre tract, a total of 181 acres are protected. The rich woodlands contain an impressive array of spring wildflowers including several species that are considered rare or uncommon. The preserve also provides habitat for many resident and migratory birds.
- Features - mature beech, maple, tulip poplar forest
- Access - one-mile foot trail through ridgetops, mature forest and scenic ravines, moderately strenuous
- Facilities - none
- Parking - 10 cars
- Activities - hiking, birding, nature photography, research, etc.
- Directions - Barren County - From Exit 43 on I-65, travel east on the Cumberland Parkway to its junction with US 31E in Glasgow. Follow US 31E south for 6.5 miles. Turn left onto Dover Church-Browning School Road and travel approximately 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Mutter Road. The parking area is approximately one-half mile on the left.
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Lane Linnekohl, Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission
Western Kentucky University , Ogden Dean's Office
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11075
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1075
Phone: 270-745-7005
Fax: 270-745-6471
E-mail: lane.linnenkohl@ky.gov
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