Built in 2006, the Spray Park features a large mushroom-shaped sprinkler, many fountains, a seal mini slide and more. Inside the spray park are a few large umbrellas that shade the large benches beneath them. Right outside the spray park, is a small playground and grassy areas, perfect for a picnic.

The best thing about Blackburn Park? Admission is free.

Hours of operation are:

Monday through Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM

Memorial Day to Labor Day
For more information, visit Paducah City's Website

Tip: Bring some extra cash along if you come on a Saturday for the Ice Cream Truck that sometimes drives by!

There's nothing sweeter than being able to pull blueberries straight off the bush and pop them in your mouth. At least, that's what our two-year old would tell you. (And, we wouldn't disagree.)

Sure, blueberries can be bought year-round at Walmart for $3.00 for only a pint (close to 3/4 lb including the container), but there is just something different - wonderful, even - about picking your own blueberries FRESH. It also helps when said blueberries can be found for only a fraction of the cost than those at Walmart!

At Lynn Grove U-Pick Berries, you can walk down rows of blueberry high-bushes, picking your own fresh blueberries. And, at only $2.00 a pound, it's a steal! The berries are fresh and juicy and even the littlest of fingers can't help but sneak a few berries. The blueberry U-Pick station is open all the time and operates on the honor system.

Technically, you could come pick blueberries day or night (although I'm not sure how you'd maneuver a flashlight, bucket, and picking berries). There are buckets provided for picking the berries and once you've collected all you want, you simply weigh your berries and record how many pounds you've collected in the logbook. Next, you place your money in an envelope and empty your berries into a grocery bag they've graciously provided --or your own buckets or containers. Simply slip your envelope with your payment into an old van's window, where the money collects in a box sitting on the seat, and you're finished!

Directions:

Take 94 West out of Murray and follow the road until you reach Lynn Grove. Turn Left at the caution light and it's .2 miles on the right (you'll see a sign). Pull into the driveway and park behind the house in front of the outbuilding.

For a great blueberry scone recipe, check out our "Dining In" series!

Easy Steps To Geocaching

1. Register for a free membership on the Geocaching website.
2. Click "Hide & Seek a Cache."
3. Enter your postal code and click "search."
4. Choose any geocache from the list and click on its name.
5. Enter the coordinates of the geocache into your GPS Device.
6. Use your GPS device to assist you in finding the hidden geocache.
7. Sign the logbook and return the geocache to its original location.
8. Share your geocaching stories and photos online.

Before You Go

• Find a geocache that will meet your immediate goals. Are you looking for a difficult hike or an easy adventure? Learn How to Find a Geocache
• If you're headed out on the trail, pack any needed supplies such as water, food and extra clothing. Bring both a map and a compass. Check geocache terrain and difficulty ratings.
• For safety, let someone know where you are going.
• Do not forget your GPS and extra batteries.
• If you don't have a GPS, this simple one works great! Garmin eTrex H

Get Out And Play

• Mark your car as a waypoint to ensure your safe return.
• Be mindful of the environment, practice Cache In Trash Out.
• Bring friends and family with you; sharing the experience can be very rewarding. Pets are usually welcome, too!
• Remember that distances can be deceiving. A geocache can take longer to find depending on trails, rivers and other obstacles.

Share Your Experience

• If you take something from the geocache, leave something of equal or greater value.
• Write about your experience in the geocache logbook.
• Place your geocaching stories and photos online. Learn How to Log Your Find

More Information

To learn more about Geocaching, you can visit the official website: www.geocaching.com.  You can also get the book, "The Complete Idiots Guide To Geocaching".

You're days of wondering are over.  They are used for an increasingly popular game called Disc Golf.

What Is Disc Golf?

Disc golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, however, players use a flying disc, or Frisbee.  The sport was formalized in the 1970's, and shares with "ball golf" the object of completing each hole in the fewest number of strokes (or, in the case of disc golf, fewest number of throws). A golf disc is thrown from a tee area to a target which is the "hole". the hole can be one of a number of disc golf targets; the most common is called a Pole Hole (an elevated metal basket). As a player progresses down the fairway, he or she must make each consecutive shot from the spot where the previous throw has landed. The trees, shrubs, and terrain changes located in and around the fairways provide challenging obstacles for the golfer. Finally, the "putt" lands in the basket and the hole is completed. Disc golf shares the same joys and frustrations of traditional golf, whether it's sinking a long putt or hitting a tree halfway down the fairway. There are few differences, though. Disc golf rarely requires a greens fee, you probably won't need to rent a cart, and you never get stuck with a bad "tee time." It is designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, male and female, regardless of economic status.

Who Plays Disc Golf?

Disc golf can be played from school age to old age, making it the one of the greatest lifetime fitness sports available. Specially-abled and disabled participate, giving them the opportunity to take part in a mainstream activity. Because disc golf is so easy to learn, no one is excluded. Players merely match their pace to their capabilities, and proceed from there.

Where Do I Play?

Disc Golf courses can be found all over the U.S.  Nearly every major park has a disc golf course, and new courses are being created all the time.  As the sport grows even larger in popularity, you'll start to see an abundance of disc golf courses popping up in more places.

In western KY, you can find disc golf courses at Mike Miller Park in Draffenville, Central Park in Murray, and the Hopkinsville-Christian County Recreation Department.

Why Should I Play?

The ongoing fitness boom finds more and more people taking up recreational activities in an effort to improve health and quality of life. Disc golf provides upper and lower body conditioning, aerobic exercise, and promotes a combination of physical and mental abilities that allow very little risk of physical injury. Concentration skills increase by mastering shots and negotiating obstacles. Players of limited fitness levels can start slowly and gradually increase their level of play as fitness improves. Scheduling is also flexible; a round takes one to two hours, and may be played alone, eliminating the difficulty of scheduling tee times. And as in traditional golf, disc golfers find themselves "hooked;" increasing the likelihood of frequent participation. Disc golf offers year-round fitness, even in rain or snow. Perhaps the greatest attribute of the sport is the expense - or rather, the lack of it. A professional quality disc costs less than $15, and it only takes one for basic play.

And, of course, there's the sheer fun of the game - no matter what your age or skill level!