The Best Ski Resorts Near Kentucky

by Melanie Grosjean - December 9, 2022December 10, 20221

Kentuckians have never had a plethora of options when it comes to where to ski or snowboard in the state. Ski Butler, at General Butler State Park in Carrollton, was the state’s only proper ski area but when it shut down in the 90s, winter-sports-loving Kentuckians had to look outside

These Christmas Towns near Kentucky are Great for a Magical Winter Getaway!

by Melanie Grosjean - December 9, 2022December 10, 20220

Christmas town in Helen Georgia during Christmas

If you love Christmas as much as we do, you might want to consider a getaway to these Christmassy towns this winter!| We've listed these Christmas towns near Kentucky in order of distance from Lexington, but depending on your exact location in Kentucky they may be more or less close to

Rumble Over the Rough 2022

by Melanie Grosjean - June 17, 2022June 19, 20221

Once again fireworks will light up the night over the Rough River Dam State Resort Park this 4th of July weekend. This fireworks show is one of the best 4th of July fireworks shows in Kentucky and is worth checking out if you are in Western Kentucky. Or, why not

A Day Trip to Kentucky Science Center

by Melanie Grosjean - May 19, 2022May 20, 20220

We recently spent the day at the Kentucky Science Center in Louisville, Kentucky with our 7 and 2.5 year old girls. We all had a fabulous day of educational family fun! Read on for all the details about the Kentucky Science Center and tips for planning your own visit! Find

The Best Places for Glamping in Kentucky

by Nancy Matos - May 15, 2022May 18, 20220

Sometimes an ol’ tent just won’t do. Nor will a stuffy hotel room. But, you want to get away so accommodations are in order. Enter glamping! The feel of camping, but in style, with all the extras for a relaxing getaway. Have a look at our top glamping picks in

The Best Things to do in Owensboro, Kentucky

by Nancy Matos - April 9, 2022April 9, 20220

The Best Things To Do In Owensboro, Kentucky Experience the fourth-largest city in Kentucky known for its cultural activities, festivals and food scene. We’re talking about Owensboro, on the southern banks of the Ohio River, with lots for you to see and do year-round. Fans of Bluegrass and BBQ —it’s the

The Best Things to Do with Kids in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge

by Melanie Grosjean - November 10, 2021November 11, 20211

Taking off to the Gatlinburg area in the Smoky Mountains is one of our favorite family getaways. There are many family friendly things to do in Gatlinburg and the surrounding areas - so many in fact that we keep going back year after year. Here are a few of our

Green River Lake Campgrounds

by Melanie Grosjean - July 20, 2021September 4, 20210

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

The Best Campgrounds at Lake Cumberland

by Melanie Grosjean - June 11, 2021June 11, 20210

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

The Best Things to do in Maysville, Kentucky

by Melanie Grosjean - March 23, 2021June 14, 20210

Maysville, Kentucky the county seat of Mason County sits in a beautiful location along the banks of the Ohio River. It’s a small town that boasts a range of fabulous recreational activities, historical and cultural sites. Maysville is within easy reach of much of Kentucky for a daytrip or short