Green River Lake was created when the Army Corp of Engineers built a dam on Green River in between the towns of Campbellsville and Columbia in 1969. The result was a beautiful lake, ripe for recreation, right in the heart of Central Kentucky. It's one of our favorite places to
Author: Melanie Grosjean
The Best Campgrounds at Lake Cumberland
Lake Cumberland is the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi, occupying more than 52,000 acres and has more than 1,200 miles of shoreline. A number of communities and different counties occupy the area surrounding Lake Cumberland including Somerset, Jamestown, Russell Springs, Monticello and Burnside among others. The lake is
Fancy Farm Picnic will Return for 2021
After a one-year break due to COVID-19, the popular Fancy Farm Picnic returns to Western Kentucky's Graves County. The speeches and picnic are planned to be held on August 7, 2021. The Speeches at Fancy Farm Political speeches at Fancy Farm are a well-known stepping stone for Kentucky's political candidates. This year
Day Trip to Visit the Bernheim Forest Giants
Last weekend we made the short drive up to Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest in Shepherdsville to finally see the forest giants. It was a great family day trip that we all enjoyed, from toddler to adult! Where Did the Forest Giants Come From? The three giants were placed in Bernheim Arboretum on
2021 Kentucky Derby Events and Derby Parties in Kentucky
We've rounded up the best Kentucky Derby events for Kentucky Derby 2021 We have done our best to ensure that the details here are accurate, however, with the COVID-19 situation, things can change rapidly, so please check with event organizers to ensure accuracy. This list includes everything from official Kentucky
6 Kid Friendly Waterfall Hikes in Kentucky
Kentucky has a huge number of waterfalls. Some are far off the beaten path, but others are easily reached and family-friendly. Read on to discover our favorite kid-friendly waterfall hikes in Kentucky. Cumberland Falls Hardly a hike, Cumberland Falls is reached by an easy walk down a paved sidewalk starting at the
How to Plan a Pinterest-Perfect Kentucky Derby Party!
We've scoured Pinterest for the best Kentucky Derby Party inspiration out there. From derby menu ideas, decor, what to wear and more, we've got everything you need to plan your perfect Derby party, all from Pinterest! Follow our Derby Party Inspiration Board on Pinterest here Or follow all of our @KYSpotlight boards
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The Best Easter Events in Kentucky 2021
Easter will be Sunday, April 4th in 2021. We've rounded up all of the best Easter events in Kentucky for Easter 2021. Happy Easter! Due to rapidly changing circumstances due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, event details may change quickly. Please verify all details with event organizers. Paducah: Photos with the Easter
