Our regional tourism platform.
Explore Kentucky Lake
Our Very Own Regional Tourism Media Network
For 30 years, our platforms have connected millions of visitors with businesses across Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, and Land Between the Lakes.
Millions of Visitors Since 1996
Explore Kentucky Lake is the flagship property of our tourism division. What began as KentuckyLake.com in 1996 has grown into a network of five regional websites along with active social media channels and email audiences.
Together, these platforms have welcomed more than 20 million visitors researching travel, lodging, dining, outdoor recreation, and real estate in the region. We own and manage the entire operation in-house, from design and hosting to content strategy, SEO, media production, advertising, and audience growth.
Partnership Opportunities
Our network is built to connect travelers with local businesses.
Advertising partnerships are ideal for:
- Vacation rentals
- Resorts and marinas
- Campgrounds and unique stays
- Fishing guides and outdoor retailers
- Attractions and restaurants
- Real estate professionals
We focus on long-term visibility, strong placement, and measurable exposure within a highly targeted regional audience.
If your business serves visitors to Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, or Land Between the Lakes, we offer multiple ways to be featured across our platforms.
Built by Marketers Who Use It Themselves
Because we own and operate this network, every marketing strategy we recommend is one we actively use.
We manage:
- Organic search growth
- Paid media campaigns
- Content publishing at scale
- Photography and video production
- Social media audience development
- Email marketing
- Conversion tracking and reporting
Explore Kentucky Lake is not just a platform for advertisers. It is a working example of the systems we build for clients.
While tourism and hospitality are a natural fit, the same principles apply to any service-based business that depends on visibility and steady lead flow.
Explore Kentucky Lake
5 Websites.
When you advertise your hospitality business on Explore Kentucky Lake, you’ll likely be on several sites, including:
Email Marketing
The Kentucky Lake Explorer
Our seasonal weekly newsletter, published 43 times each year, boasts more than 16,000 subscribers who love Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley & Land Between The Lakes. Take advantage by advertising in our popular email newsletter.
Massive Facebook Following
Facebook Exposure
When you partner with Explore Kentucky Lake, we will regularly feature you on our three Facebook channels which feature over 126,000 followers. Using the power of our reach, we can help push discounts, specials, and events for your business.
Explore Kentucky Lake Clients.
Some of Our Hospitality Partners
- Lynnhurst Family Resort
- Patti's 1880's Settlement
- Green Turtle Bay
- Shawnee Bay Resort
- Shelter Point Retreat
- Grand Rivers Tourism
- Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek
- Big Bear Resort
- Whispering Oaks Resort
- Kentucky Deer Run Cabin
- Moors Resort
- Eddy Creek Marina Resort
- Kentucky Lake Glamping
- Warners Paradise
- Holiday Hills Resort
- Lakeview Cottages & Marina
- Crappie Gills & More
- Lake Barkley Tourist Commission
- Kentucky Lake CVB
- Birdsong Resort
- King Creek Resort
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