Clyde E. Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary

Yesterday, Leanna and I decided that we wanted to get outside and enjoy the fantastic weather.  It seemed like a good day to go for a hike, so we turned to the Internet to search for nearby hiking trails.  There are few trails within 30 minutes or so of Lawrenceburg, but we decided to check out the Clyde E. Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary, located between Versailles and Frankfort.  The Sanctuary is the only area maintained by the National Audubon Society in Kentucky.  Admission is $4 for adults, and $3 for children.

They had several trails available, and they were all very well maintained.  The hiking was easy going, and there’s around four or five miles of trails that were available for hiking.  The Sanctuary does not allow camping or pets, and food is only allowed in designated areas, i.e. the pavilion.  There also is a bird blind for bird watching, and the staff keeps the bird feeders full all year round.  They also have a nature center, but it is only open on the weekends, from April through December, so we didn’t get to check it out.

The Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary made for a nice day trip, and the trails are easy enough for kids and the less athletically inclined.  As the weather continues to warm up, and the trees start to bloom, more birds will migrate back to central Kentucky, and the Sanctuary will make for an even nicer excursion.  I’d recommend a trip to the Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary for anyone in and around the Frankfort area looking for a nice peaceful day trip.  Especially if you live in town, or otherwise  do not have access to any trails or woods of your own.  Below are some more photographs from our trip, enjoy.

Ryan