Cadiz Trigg, KY

While the Cadiz area or the Land Between the Lakes region is replete with fun adventures throughout the summer, thanks to its abundance of water sports, horseback riding, hiking trails, ATV trails, and shopping excursions, the onset of winter doesn’t have to mean that all the fun is over. In fact, Cadiz still welcomes Winter Waves of fun, which is just slightly more scaled back and a bit more intimate than in summer. This more laid-back approach is preferable to some and a unique way to experience the area like never before for others.

Prizer Point

Continue to enjoy camping even throughout the off-season at Prizer Point Marina & Resort. Make camp right on the water alongside beautiful Lake Barkley. Once the temperatures fall, opt for RV camping or renting a cabin. While the pace of life is slower than in the summertime, the peace and seclusion experienced at Prizer Point are well worth an off-season visit.

Boyd’s Tavern (Red Brick Inn B&B)

Boyd’s Tavern, owned by the Ruffs, is another way to enjoy the slower pace of life—to take it all in, to take a deep breath, to take a moment to reflect while appreciating the Winter Waves of the Land Between the Lakes (referred to as “LBL” by the locals). Situated in the basement of a 230-year-old Bed and Breakfast, the Red Brick Inn, Boyd’s Tavern represents the heart and soul of the charming town of Cadiz. As one of a handful of restaurants open during the quiet season of Lake Barkley’s cooler months, Boyd’s Tavern provides a social outlet when the water lowers and is the ideal spot to get cozy and enjoy the respite of fall and winter. Currently, Boyd’s Tavern is featuring live music a few nights a week, along with artesian pizza made with locally sourced ingredients every Thursday night. Their Facebook page is a great way to stay in the know about their latest specials. The Red Brick Inn, also owned by the Ruffs, features a spectacular view of the water and even offers potential eagle sightings. This iconic tavern is also the perfect starting point for a lovely fall or winter hike and makes the ideal setting for a fun ghost story around the fire once the sun sets.

Premiere Outfitters

Enjoy the area’s best guided hunting tours at Premiere Outfitters for whitetail and turkey hunting. Rise before the sun, drink hot coffee, and set out for a day in nature. Since 2008, this establishment has been the destination for whitetail deer and turkey hunting enthusiasts from across the nation. Premiere Outfitters also provides lodging and helps plan amazing hunting trips, all at this one location. In fact, Premiere Outfitters was named “Dream Camp” by Deer & Deer Hunting Magazine and is considered at the top of the list for bow-hunting nationally. Experience a 100% fair-chase hunting experience set amongst thousands of breathtaking Kentucky acres at Premiere Outfitters.

Wrangler’s Campground

For year-round wagon driving and seasonable horseback riding, the aptly named Wrangler’s Campground is located in Golden Pond, Kentucky. This campground features 198 well-defined sites, along with 12 rustic cabins, which are available for nightly rental and include heat. Most sites are also able to accommodate large horse trailers and large motor homes. This year-round campground also offers access to modern facilities, 100 miles of horse trails, stalls, farrier and blacksmith services on weekends through November, and even guided trails through each October.

As the crowds thin and the landscape quiets, Lake Barkley and the LBL transform into a place of natural calm during the winter months. Without the activities of summer and fall, the area reveals a quieter, more intimate side. The cooler air and calm waters offer a quiet escape—an invitation to experience the LBL’s true essence, often overlooked in the liveliness of warmer months.

Sources:

Beth and your notes, along with phone interview with Joey Ruff

https://www.facebook.com/Boydstavern