Mindmixer Input Report
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1 Topic Name: Where you spend time Idea Title: We love the elk and bison prairie! Idea Detail: Would it be possible to build a wooden observation tower near the areas where the elk and bison are likely to be seen so we could sit outside to watch for them? Idea Author: Sandy L Number of Stars 35 Number of Comments 0 Idea Title: We love Hiking the trails and exploring the forest Idea Detail: LBL offers great hiking opportunities for the family. We love hiking on the trails, exploring the woods, playing in the creeks, and watching the wildlife. Idea Author: Christopher T Number of Stars 31 Number of Comments 0 Address: Woodlands Trce 42055, United States Idea Title: We need more information on the hiking/biking/jeep trails Idea Detail: We know about the main bike trail, but understand there more in the LBL area. We love to ride our bikes, hike and jeep old log roads when we come, but have trouble location info. on all of the trails/roads available for our use. Could you supply more info. on those to the welcome centers? Idea Author: Sandy L Number of Stars 30 Number of Comments 0 Idea Title: Elk and Bison Prairie 2 Idea Detail: Wildlife viewing. Birding. Wildflowers. Idea Author: John P Number of Stars 29 Number of Comments 1 Address: KY-453 42211, United States Comment 1: We buy the 3 pack because we don't always see the Elk. Bison are seen about 60% of the trips and elk about 10%. Wish there was way to increase chance of seeing elk. | By Tom S Idea Title: Activities: Visiting the Elk & Bison Prairie Idea Detail: Whenever we have visitors to the lake, this is one activity that seems to be on everyone's list - even my teenagers enjoy going multiple times a year. We've captured some incredible pictures! While in the area, we nearly always stop at the Visitors Center when it's open. Haven't made it to the Planetarium shows yet, but we're hoping to catch one in August, along with a Summer Star Party. They're on the calendar! Idea Author: Kim D Number of Stars 27 Number of Comments 0 Address: Woodlands Trce 42055, United States Idea Title: Activities: Homeplace 1850s Farm Idea Detail: We've visited the farm several times in the past three years and each time, it's been interesting and fun enough to justify the visit. However, the number of animals available has been pretty light all visits except for one and that has impacted how interested the younger set is in going back whenever I bring it up. If there is a way to let folks know on the website or FB what animals will be out that day, it 3 would definitely increase my crowd's interest in coming to the Farm. If that already exists, please share so we can be there! Idea Author: Kim D Number of Stars 27 Number of Comments 1 Address: Bear Creek Rd 37058, United States Comment 1: Kim, Thanks for your suggestions about Facebook/Website. We are continuing to look for ways to keep the most current information available to help folks plan their visits. At Homeplace each of the animals has a place on the farm and should be viewable each day. The chickens and ducks free range so you never know what part of the farm you'll find them using. Sorry you may not have gotten to see some of the animals- might have been a veterinarian check-up day. | By Darrin S Idea Title: Homeplace 1850s Farm Idea Detail: Programs and events Idea Author: John P Number of Stars 27 Number of Comments 0 Idea Title: Love the Woodlands Nature Center Idea Detail: No ideas to add Idea Author: Amy L Number of Stars 25 Number of Comments 1 Comment 1: Love the hummingbirds. Great to sit on benches and watch for an hour. | By Tom S 4 Idea Title: RV Camping Idea Detail: Continue to support family oriented camping at Piney. Idea Author: Peter S Number of Stars 25 Number of Comments 0 Address: Piney Campground Rd 37058, United States Idea Title: Golden Pond Recreation Idea Detail: Develop a learning seek and find game in the vicinity of the Observatory that would teach about the solar system and the planets which make it up. Idea Author: Jim T Number of Stars 22 Number of Comments 1 Comment 1: Love this idea! | By Kim D Idea Title: Nature Station Idea Detail: Visit all the animals and go to the festivals Idea Author: John P Number of Stars 19 Number of Comments 0 Address: 42055, United States Idea Title: Upgrade the wifi connection at Hillman Ferry Campground. Idea Detail: Personally, I would pay a little extra for good wifi connection. I realize camping is 5 not a time when people should be sitting around on their computers or phones. But, it is nice to have wifi if needed. One good example is to check weather conditions. Idea Author: PHYLLIS O Number of Stars 18 Number of Comments 1 Comment 1: Wifi in the other campgrounds woukd be good too. I have no phone or data service at Piney. | By Chad G Idea Title: Kenlake State Park Campground Idea Detail: We camp, kayak and swim right by the campground. It would be great if you add more camping spots with balconies overlooking the lake and extend the campground season (maybe only for a few spots and maybe use an honor system if you can't afford to keep a host onsite) Many of us love to camp in the late fall/early winter and hike in the area during those times. Idea Author: Sandy L Number of Stars 18 Number of Comments 1 Address: 824 Kenlake Marina Ln 42048, United States Comment 1: Agreed!!!!!!! | By Kim D Idea Title: We spend a lot of time at wrangles campground Idea Detail: I believe that it needs to have more full hook ups in the campground I’m sure u could keep all of the rented all season we have meet several people there and most of them come back the same time each year we love that connect with them but some of us have a hard time getting full hook ups and we like to stay around 21 days Idea Author: Deanna V Number of Stars 18 6 Number of Comments 1 Address: Woodlands Trce 42055, United States Comment 1: Deanna V. - Thank you for letting me know of the need and desire to have more full hookups at Wranglers. I will share this with our Recreation Program Manager and with the Wranglers Facility Manager. | By Jeff L Idea Title: Activities: Hiking Idea Detail: So far, we've spent most of our hikes launching from either Nickell Branch or doing the North Welcome Station (Canal Loop). Working our way south. Idea Author: Kim D Number of Stars 16 Number of Comments 0 Address: 42055, United States Idea Title: Publicize the small, local businesses! Idea Detail: This year we discovered Belew's Drive-In near Aurora and Maggie's Jungle Golf and Jungle Run near Gilbertsville while we were in the area. It would be great if more information about the local businesses could be shared at the welcome centers. Idea Author: Sandy L Number of Stars 16 Number of Comments 1 Address: Kentucky Lake Dr 42055, United States Comment 1: And on the website...Most of the links that presently are on there that direct to the tourist bureaus or Chambers for the surrounding areas don't make it very easy for people who just have a limited time and lots of other options to see themselves coming here if they don't already know the area. I think Sandy's idea to make it easier to let people know how to make a weekend - or better yet - a week! - in the area could be low-cost, but helpful. I suspect you could get some volunteers to help you create some sample itineraries if you put out the call. 7 I'm raising my hand! | By Kim D Idea Title: Woodland Nature Station Idea Detail: Hiking and birding. Visiting animals and events. Wildlife viewing. Kayaking and canoeing. Idea Author: John P Number of Stars 16 Number of Comments 0 Address: Woodlands Trce 42055, United States Idea Title: family reunions Idea Detail: meet at the homeplace to have our family reunion. Allow temporary camping adjacent to the front parking lot with cooking at the grills by the picnic tables Idea Author: William J Number of Stars 15 Number of Comments 0 Address: Road 202 B1 37058, United States Idea Title: More gravel hike and bike trails. Idea Detail: I'd love to see additional gravel trails such as the Central Hardwood Trail between Wranglers and Fenton. Especially a long, 8+ mile loop system somewhere. Idea Author: Christopher A Number of Stars 15 Number of Comments 0 Idea Title: Improvements Needed at Piney Campgrounf 8 Idea Detail: Piney Campground needs some MAJOR improvements. The streets in the campground are coming apart. There are potholes everywhere, there are many places the streets are too narrow, and the culverts are filled up with dirt. The campsites need new gravel or better, they need to be concrete. There needs to be Many more full hook-up sites. I have camped up there since 2016 many, times. I have NOT been camping there this year because I cannot get a full hook-up site for more than 1 or 2 nights! There needs to be at least 25-50 more full hook-up sites.