Roadtripping Kentucky in 30 Days |
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Horses, Black Barns, Bourbon and so much More! |
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Well Kentucky, you have won my heart! In the 30-something days of traveling the roads, I have fallen in love with your state. There is so much beauty everywhere, including in the folks I encountered throughout my journeys.
There is a slogan I learned while I traveled the highways and byways - Kentucky Proud. It is a slogan created by the Department of Agriculture. These words continued to be in my thoughts during my travels throughout the state. Many times I was asked by the residents, what I thought of their state. My response was, "Kentucky Proud. The folks of Kentucky are so proud of their state and what it has to offer to its residents and visitors."
Thank you for an unforgettable journey, and I will return someday.
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Kentucky Fun Fact:
There are more barrels of Bourbon than citizens of Kentucky. 4.4 million folks reside in Kentucky versus 7.5 million barrels.
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Daniel Boone - The Founding Father of Kentucky |
In the spring of 1775, a frontiersman named Daniel Boone, entered the uncharted wilderness today known as the State of Kentucky. He was the first explorer and frontiersman who traveled beyond the western borders of the 13 colonies. Daniel blazed a trail known as the Boone Trace. Over 200,000 settlers followed that trail establishing multiple settlements along the way. Daniel's has an impressive history we all should admire. He was a militia officer in the Revolutionary War. He was captured by the Shawnees and was adopted into the tribe. When told about his Legacy, Daniel responded, "Many heroic actions and chivalrous adventures are related of me which exist only in the regions of fancy. With me the world has taken great liberties, and yet I have been but a common man." History books, fictional books and a six-year (165 episodes) television series continue to keep Daniel Boone alive in the hearts of the young and old throughout the word. A true frontiersman of the of America. |
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Kentucky Fun Fact:
Mother's Day originated in Kentucky, when Henderson schoolteacher Mary Towles Sasseen created it to honor her own mama.
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Unexpected Golden Gem Moments
Random Drive-By Spottings
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Mammoth Cave is an absolute for everyone to experience. This is no ordinary cave. The tours brings us deep within the caverns full of history, huge football field sized caverns and unique beauty which can only be seen below the earth's surface. Several tours are available and registration is highly recommended online before your arrival. When I did my reservation there was only one spot open the entire month. I have to say it again, "This was an amazing experience." |
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Good ole' Abe Lincoln is everywhere in Kentucky. Recently, I found him in a bourbon distillery. A limited bourbon has been released in the honor of his birthday. What makes this so unique is every cork is partially made with the very elements of an old oak tree located within 150 yards of the cabin Abe was born in over 200 years ago. The photo shows a slice of that exact tree. Boundry Hill Distillery is located next to Red Hill Cutlery and Museum which offers the chance to stand next to the 'Largest Pocket Knife in the World'. Redcliff, KY |
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Kentucky Fun Fact:
To this day, Kentucky’s governors must swear an oath before taking office that they have never fought a duel with deadly weapons.
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A True Hillbilly in Kentucky - Meet Keith Holt. Grandpa Oral Wallace turned an apple orchard into a thriving roadside business. Keith took it over and turned it into.....well, you have to experience it in person to fully get it. It is land filled with some of the craziest, wacky folk art ever seen. What makes this so special is taking a tour with the artist himself. Every piece of art has a quirky story to it. His dynamic personality brings his art to life. Look out for the Potty Mouth Tree, Lawn Mower Ranch and his collection of over 3,500 toys crammed in a small one roomed structure. Apple Valley Hillbilly Garden and Toyland is located on Highway 68 in Calvary City, KY |
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Tennessee Fun Fact:
Traffic lights were invented by Garrett Morgan, a former slave of Kentucky.
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Kayaking the Kentucky River! Making two new friends along my vigorous hike in the Pinnacles, I was invited to participate in a new experience. Thank you Kim and Bill for the wonderful meals, friendship and doing something I never have done in my life - Kayaking! |
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A civil war cannon ball hit this building in 1862. In 1887, the building burned completely down. The cannon ball was salvaged and re-inserted into the new building. It was painted black so anyone can find it. Located in Elizabethtown, KY
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Kentucky Fun Fact:
Kentucky shares borders with seven states: Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Missouri.
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MUST SEE and DO in KENTUCKY! |
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- Numerous Bourbon Tours (even if you are not a bourbon drinker)
- Elkhorn City include Time-Out Pizza
- Rural Roads of Lexington - Incredible Horse Farms everywhere
- National Corvette Museum
- Mammoth Cave
- Natural Bridge Sky Lift
- Cave Hill Cemetery - Beautiful Tombstones/Ali/Colonel Sanders
- Wooden Giants - Limited Time Exhibit
- Colombus-Belmont State Park (camp along the Mississippi River)
- Jefferson Davis Memorial
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