Most of us know Mammoth Cave for it's 400+ miles of passages, but few know of the treasures that are hidden above the ground.
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When the light hits the snow just right and when you catch the facial expressions that are of joy and panic of potentially wiping out, you've got something special.
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Winter Storm Jonas came through the Bluegrass and left our vast state covered in thick blankets of snow. Many from around the state including our ‘Explore Kentucky’ community demonstrated Kentucky’s beauty by capturing stunning photos of their adventures in the winter wonderland.
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We always preach getting outdoors and exploring where life will take you, whether it is the small section of woods in your neighborhood or the closest National Park. We have just seen our first winter storm and one of the largest to hit our area in maybe a decade. With that we decided to test our Xterra's and hit the back roads out to our secret fly fishing spot here is Southern Kentucky.
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Typically always have my camera and this time had a little extra gear stashed in the car from a shoot the day before. So when we saw the colors over the lake at sunset I pulled out the tripod, neutral density filters, and I started adjusting the settings on my camera to get the best shot. typically always have my camera and this time had a little extra gear stashed in the car from a shoot the day before. So when we saw the colors over the lake at sunset I pulled out the tripod, neutral density filters, and I started adjusting the settings on my camera to get the best shot.
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First off, if you have never made a trip to Mammoth Cave National Park (MCNP) make sure to put it on the to-do list for 2016! When you take a tour in MCNP, you are not only walking into a geological masterpiece, but you are also walking into a piece of Kentucky’s history that is, for lack of better words, awesome. This is a remarkable experience for all ages, cultures, and interests alike.
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Kerri Bonner of curator of the @cityofpaducah on Instagram explores the Land Between the Lakes region in Western Kentucky.
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To date I have 600+ miles on these shoes and I must share with y’all that they are just as durable and fly as when I set out on my first adventure with them. My Forsake Pilots have accompanied me on miles of day hikes, climbs, paddles, urban exploring, and daily use with plenty more miles to go. There is no doubt, these shoes will take me through this new year with hiking goals like completing the Sheltowee Trace Trail, the 45 miles of the Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail, or just simply hiking to Indian Staircase. I firmly recommend you consider Forsake for all of your adventures.
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Typically when I make the scenic drive from Lexington down the Mountain Parkway and into Slade I’m headed for long hikes, high climbs, or calm river paddling in the Red River Gorge. Last weekend, however, I was seeking a unique shopping experience at the third annual Natural Bridge Artisan Festival.
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Nestled in the Big South Fork, right outside Whitley City, you can find a waterfall that peaks at 113 feet and releases a beautiful cascade of water after a heavy Kentucky spring rain.
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I always wonder who has walked the streets before me. When I first stumbled across Warrenwood Manor on Instagram I was enthralled immediately. The idea that a young couple would purchase a small farm and renovate it for events touched a deep place inside of me. I have always wanted to peel back the layers of time to reveal the stories beneath the exterior of a house.
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When I first heard of this astrological event I knew immediately to charge up my batteries and load up my tripod for a night of stargazing and shooting. And let me just say — it is not easy to convince anyone to go with you at 3 AM to abandoned Cave Run Lake, in the pitch black, to take some pictures of the stars.
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The best discoveries are those you find when you aren’t even looking for something. My discovery of the Jones-Kenney Wildlife Management Area embodies that very sentiment. While examining Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park in Google Maps , I noticed a forested area just northwest of the park.
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The cafe is frequented by regulars, and people are quick to introduce themselves and suggest their favorites. A handwritten, chalkboard coffee menu, features standard options as well as specialty coffee. Intriguing flavors such as Raspberry Truffle and Heath Bar are just a few of the temptations. The menu itself consists of food of not only a meat variety, but also vegan and vegetarian.
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I recently took some promotional photos for a friends new business: Ragbag Vintage. Her main goal is to provide timeless pieces and to make people aware that shopping vintage is environmentally friendly, also the whole shop local thing comes into play here. She sells at popup events (think the night market) and you can find her rolling around Lexington in her vintage camper selling merchandise.
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Music and art have always moved me. In childhood, I would tell you my favorite class in school was Art. I liked to paint, sculpt, and color my world. In middle and high school I would tell you I loved theater as I was a member of Youth Theatre of Hardin County, tap dance instructor at our local dance studio, and dance captain of our high school show choir. I loved music. It moved me.
Now, as a 27-year-old adult it still moves me. Last weekend it moved me to Owensboro, Kentucky to cover ROMP for Explore Kentucky.
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Since 2012 I have traveled to Owensboro every June to attend the ROMP Fest. So you might call me an expert. I've been to 10 music festivals in my short 27 years on this Earth. ROMP or the River of Music Party (as it was originally dubbed) is a Bluegrass Music Festival at Yellow Creek Park in Owensboro, Kentucky and is in it's 12th year.
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Would you believe me if I told you that I have lived within 15 miles of the Red River Gorge the majority of my life and that at 32 years old, this summer was the first time I ever set foot in it?! I’m afraid it’s true.
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