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06/20/2026

⚠️ We’ve about leveled out to just below 733’ - on her way to summer pool at 740’.

As the levels rise, beached wood from around the perimeter is now officially “back in”, so keep your eyes peeled as you make your way through the lake.

Wood will be moving north - heading for the dam, but it will need a few weekends of boaters to get it mostly pushed to the sides.

Safe boating!

Thank you to Sam Johnson for giving us a view from the Chenault Bridge area.

06/19/2026

🎶🎤 After a deluge yesterday, we’ve got an absolutely beautiful lake day ahead of us, including some stellar music!

Tonight, Barefoot & Bourbon at Sunset Marina and Resort, followed by Karaoke at 9

Tomorrow, VSP is rockin the dock at Kamp Kennedy Marina, and Lexy Clark & Kris Carey at Sunset.

And - plenty of dinner specials at your favorite spots.

Follow along with all of our lake events at events.HerringtonLakeKY.com

06/19/2026

"The dawn does not break, it is the heart that breaks into dawn."

Kahlil Gibran

Happy Friday good people - the lake is awake! May the day bring you many blessings, wherever it takes you.

📸 Matt Frederick

06/18/2026

🌊 Are we finally gonna see the ole girl gain some weight? We hope so! We are just barely over winter pool. Thank you to local Cindy Brenner Ellsworth who gave us a preview from down at Clark’s Run - a tributary that helps feed our reservoir. It sits directly across from Bryant’s Camp, at the south end of the lake. And, as with most of our surroundings, it’s steeped in colonial Kentucky history.

📍Clark’s Run – A Pioneer’s Footprint on Herrington Lake

Before this quiet creek fed the waters of Herrington Lake, it was a lifeline for Kentucky’s earliest settlers.

In 1775, a pioneer named George Clark staked his claim along these banks—planting crops, building a station, and carving out a home in the wild frontier. By 1779, Clark’s Station stood as one of the region’s first fortified outposts, a sibling settlement to nearby Harrodsburg and Stanford.

Today, Clark’s Run winds roughly 12 miles through the landscape of Boyle County before spilling into the lake. The waters have changed—flooded by the damming of the Dix River in 1925—but the name endures, a quiet nod to the grit of Kentucky’s early days.

So as you look out over this shoreline, you’re not just seeing a lake. You’re standing on ground that once echoed with rifle shot, homesteader dreams, and the first stubborn plows breaking new soil.

History runs deep here—right down to the name.

06/17/2026

It’s What’s Ahead Wednesday and VSP is going to be taking the stage at Kamp Kennedy on Saturday night. So far Friday and Saturday are looking good - a crisp 59° start (that nice summer morning chill …) and hitting 82° and mostly sunny. 😎 Sounds like a plan …:

📆 Keep up to date with lakeside summer events at events.HerringtonLakeKY.com
(🇺🇸 Fourth of July lake shenanigans are just around the corner, including the biggest fireworks show in Mercer County!)

⚓️Stopping by the marina for lunch? Catch everyone’s summer schedule and helpful links at marinas.HerringtonLakeKY.com

06/17/2026

Ok .. well, this is different...Stay Bear Aware! Our neighbors at LockRidge Park had a visitor earlier this week.

A black bear paid an unexpected visit to Lockridge Park in Garrard County, one of several recent sightings across the region as breeding season drives young male bears out of their mountain habitats.

06/16/2026

🐤🎶 Birdsong isn't just beautiful background noise — it's one of nature's most powerful nervous system regulators.

When birds sing, they're broadcasting safety.

Their songs (vibrating at 1,000-8,000 Hz) guide your brain into alpha waves, the same relaxed-yet-alert state of meditation. In minutes, cortisol drops, anxiety eases, and your body receives the cellular message: you are safe.

Next time you hear them, pause. Close your eyes. Let the frequencies do what nothing else quite can in this unique way.

Save this for your next walk or morning moment outside. I don’t think there’s ever a day when you don’t learn something new and I love that!

What's your favorite birdsong?

06/15/2026

Let’s be honest: nobody wants to be the person stuck on the dock asking, "Wait, what time do the fireworks start?" or "Who has the best live music this weekend?"

Don't worry, we won't let that be you.

Say hello to The Tie Up ⚓—our newsletter designed to keep you floating smoothly through lake season on Herrington. Think of it as your digital captain’s log for all things Herrington Lake, delivered straight to your inbox.

Since the Fourth of July is just around the corner (yeah, we can’t believe it either!), our next few editions are going to be packed tighter than a pontoon boat on a Saturday afternoon.

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming:

🎆 The Ultimate 4th of July Guide: Where to see the best fireworks, boat parades, and shore celebrations.

🍔 Lake-Side Eats & Gear: The best snacks, packing tips, and local spots to hit.

🌊 Community Deets: Inside scoops, conservation tips to keep our water beautiful, and local updates.

Whether you're a full-time lake resident, a weekend warrior, or just here for the stargazing and campfire stories, you’re gonna want in on this.

Drop your anchor, click the link, and tie up with us so you never miss a beat!

👉 https://herringtonlakeky.com/newsletter

06/14/2026

I'm telling ya - they plan things.

06/14/2026

We made the national animal news with The Dodo! 😂

This stranded cow needed a helping hand 🐄

Firefighters in Boyle County, Kentucky, responded after a cow was found stranded in a lake near Danville. Water rescue crews used boats to safely reach the animal, secure it, and guide it back to shore.

Once on land, responders worked through rocky terrain and a steep embankment to move the cow to a safe location. Officials said the animal appeared to be in stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery.