Places to go: Yatesville Lake State Park

The creation of Yatesville Lake gave eastern Kentucky one of its most popular lakes and state parks. With the impoundment of Blaine Creek, the extreme eastern part of the commonwealth gained its largest lake. Yatesville Lake covers 2,300 acres, has three islands and averages 40 feet in depth. Known for its cleanliness, the lake is a fisherman's delight. Bass, bluegill and crappie abound in these waters. The State Outdoor Boating Association named Yatesville Marina the most outstanding project of 1999. The lake, located in Lawrence County, formed on Dec. 14, 1821, out of portions of Floyd and Greenup Counties. Named in honor of Captain James Lawrence, the commander of the U.S.S. Chesapeake during the War of 1812.

Location: Louisa, Ky.

Directions: To marina: Take U.S. 23 south toward Louisa, go three miles west on KY 3 to KY 1185. To campground and golf course: Take U.S. 23 south toward Louisa, go five miles west on KY 32, Take KY 32 west to KY 3215.

Phone number: 606-673-1492

Web site: http://parks.ky.gov

Accommodations: 47-site campground

Things to do: camp, golf, mini golf, boating -- including rentals, fish, swim, trails, picnic and playground.