Monthly Archives: October 2009

Bardstown – World Capital of Bourbon

I’ve always thought that a Scotch drinker could never enjoy bourbon, but one of Kentucky’s finest — Maker’s Mark — proved me wrong. The golden liquid was smooth…sweet…and an unexpected delight. Bardstown, which sits on the Bourbon Trail in the … Continue reading

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My Old Kentucky Home – And Park

Stephen Foster didn’t live in the house that his song, “My Old Kentucky Home” made famous. But he and his wife did spend some time there in 1852 as guests of its owner, his cousin Judge John Rowan. The stately … Continue reading

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Fasten Your Seatbelt!

Sonya loves being a co-pilot and watching the road intently. We knew she’d want to be up front with us in the RV, so we spent a lot of time looking for the best solution for her – and our … Continue reading

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A Toast to Kentucky Wines

Delectable wines caressed our palates as we tasted several of the varieties grown at Black Oak Vineyard near Lake Barkley and the town of Princeton, KY. The first Saturday in October,  proprietors Dr. Jenny Franke and Dr. David Hall hosted a … Continue reading

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Kentucky Tobacco Curing Barns

  Western Kentucky’s narrow country roads (barely two lanes wide, with no shoulders and usually bordered by ditches!) twist and turn past tobacco-curing barns and other bucolic sights.  The beautiful scenery makes the challenging drives more than worthwhile. Friends warned … Continue reading

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Kuttawa Harvest Festival

Harvest is a cause for celebration in Kuttawa, a town hugging Lake Barkley, one of the TVA manmade lakes isolating Land Between the Lakes in western Kentucky.  From horseshoe pitching and kayak racing to an apple pie baking contest, sack … Continue reading

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A Room With A View

A peaceful view of a lake fringed with lush green trees greets me each morning when I draw back the windshield curtains. On sunny days, three large turtles climb onto the tire anchored in the lake to bask in the … Continue reading

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Storytelling Flood Walls

The flood of 1937 put downtown Paducah, KY, under 11 feet of water and spread its wet fingers inland to 26th Street. The city built flood walls to hold back the next big surge.  Local visionaries saw the concrete walls … Continue reading

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Paducah Riverfront Scene

Tugboats, barges and pleasure craft ply the waters of the Ohio River, creating a delightful moving tableau along Paducah’s riverfront.  Late afternoon, this vintage paddlewheel river boat cruised upriver and tied off at Paducah.  Earlier, while we were viewing the … Continue reading

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Barbecue on the River & Old Market Days Festival

Wafts of barbecue smoke tantalize taste buds as they drift over downtown Paducah, Kentucky, and the river front.  Every September, the Barbecue on the River & Old Market Days Festival showcases top barbecue teams from around the country.  It’s also … Continue reading

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