Controlled Burns at Mammoth Cave Possible over Next Few Days

Don't be alarmed if you see smoke hovering around parts of Mammoth Cave National Park over the next few days... weather conditions are favorable for some prescribed burns to take place.  They do this periodically to control invasive plants and allow for native vegetation to return, which often means enhancing the wildlife habitat.  It's also a great way to get rid of deadfall and reduce the risk of it igniting a larger fire later on.  The fires will NOT affect any cave tours; however, some parts of the park will be closed, including the Green River Ferry on portions of Wednesday and Friday.  If you're planning on taking the Duncan Hines Scenic Byway through the Park, you may not be able to cross the river, so call ahead to 270-758-2166 to check!  If you have breathing conditions, you may want to stay indoors if in the area.  Read more about the fires and other news from Mammoth Cave by following the link in the title or going here- http://www.nps.gov/maca/parknews/newsreleases.htm.

Things to do in BG Valentine's Day weekend

Lone Star Championship Rodeo Slip on the boots, kick up your heels, and head to the WKU Ag Expo Center this weekend for the Lone Star Championship Rodeo! These cowboys and cowgirls put on a show the whole family will enjoy with bareback and saddleback riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, plus plenty more in the Wild West tradition. Visit the Lone Star Rodeo Company website to learn more or call 270-745-2578 for tickets, starting at just $14.

Trance of Romance Treat your sweetheart to a getaway this Valentine’s Day at one of our area hotels, then spend some time hand in hand strolling Fountain Square Park, hiking the valley at Lost River Cave, or exploring Mammoth Cave on Sunday with a free guided Mammoth Passage Tour. Be mesmerized by comic hypnotist Rich Guzzi Friday and Saturday at The Sloan Convention Center. Then Sunday night, attend the WKU Faculty Recital Love Changes Everything at the Fine Arts Center. Learn more about some of the area's special offers here.