| Most native south-central Kentuckians | | | | waves while floating on a tube? |
| are familiar with the benefits the | | | | Launching a water craft of any kind off |
| Indiana and Ohio Navy bring to the small | | | | of one of Lake Cumberlands many boat |
| towns surrounding , Lake Cumberland. | | | | ramps is for any summer-time enthusiast. |
| Typically as soon as the mercury hits | | | | During the summer months Lake Cumberland |
| the mid-eighties, they start rolling | | | | sees no shortage of watercraft or |
| into town with their classy SUVs and | | | | shortage of variety. In the course of |
| fantastic speed-boats. If you ask some | | | | one voyage on the lake one might see |
| of the old-timers if the area has always | | | | luxury houseboats, runabouts, speed or |
| been such a tourist hot spot, they will | | | | powerboats, jet skis, pontoons, and the |
| tell you no for sure. They might even | | | | lone fishing boat anchored in a quiet |
| tell of a relative who aided in the | | | | cove. A passerby might encounter any |
| sequence of events that lead to the | | | | number of vehicles while on the lakebe |
| impressive lake. | | | | prepared to wave! There is something |
| Costing $80.4 million in 1950, Lake | | | | about being on the lake that brings out |
| Cumberland was constructed to not only | | | | hospitality in visitors both local and |
| alleviate flooding but also as means to | | | | tourists. The lake is notorious for its |
| produce hydroelectric power. With a | | | | scenic beauty, do not be surprised when |
| shoreline like none other of 1,085 | | | | a bright speed boat whizzes by with a |
| miles, the lake spans 50,250 acres. | | | | skier pulled by rope who appears to |
| Temperatures from June to September are | | | | paying more attention to the green hills |
| perfect for a variety of leisurely | | | | and occasional hawk. It is all part of |
| activities. At the start of summer the | | | | the atmosphere of Lake Cumberland. Then |
| water is the mid-seventies and tops off | | | | there is tubing! Tubing is a sport all |
| in August at around eight-four degrees. | | | | in itself. A nice long rope tied to an |
| Imagine taking the pontoon out in July | | | | inner tube then secured to a powerboat |
| on a classic Kentucky summer day. Will | | | | will provide any dare devil the ride of |
| you sit in the captains chair and cruise | | | | their life. To obtain the greatest high |
| the lake or is it more your speed to | | | | of all, choice in driver (of the boat) |
| anchor somewhere and enjoy the soft | | | | makes all the difference. |