Category Archives: Appalachian People

A beautiful view

This is such a relaxing view. A moment of stress free solitude.                 

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Jayell Pigeon Forge, Tn

To start the weekend off right Belinda and I decided to try our luck at the ziplines. Neither of us had tried it before and being that we were on a weekend quest for adventure, we thought we’d have a … Continue reading

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Cumberland Falls

Yesterday, I took another trip down to Cumberland Falls in Corbin, Kentucky and it turned out really nice.  The water level was high and the falls was flowing strong. This is always a nice place to visit even if you’ve … Continue reading

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Fun Shots

        

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Beautiful things in Kentucky

More random photos from home 🙂 The bird sat quietly on my deck as I took his/her picture 🙂     

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Pickard’s Farm Barbourville, Kentucky

(Click on image to enlarge. Hit back arrow to return to post) Pickard’s Farm has existed since the year 1916. Although the farm was small in the beginning, it has grown way beyond what you can see in these pictures — … Continue reading

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The Joys of Spring

     

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Gatlinburg, Tn

Here’s a few photos of the mountains in Gatlinburg, Tn this weekend. The color were really pretty but not nearly as beautiful as they have been in the past. The previous post of the fog was on top of the … Continue reading

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Shillito Park, Lexington, Kentucky

Shillito Park in Lexington, KY is very nice. There was a lot of Disc Golf being played in the park and a community pool just beyond the trees from the picnic shelter. There’s a large walking track and many beautiful … Continue reading

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Keeneland Thoroughbreds

Friday the 13th was a great day to spend at Keeneland Throughbred Race Track in Lexington, Kentucky. Most suspicions say that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day. Well, not for me! I had a wonderful day betting on the horses. … Continue reading

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*Coming Soon*

Spring time is near and travel time is just around the corner. So far, I have reserved seats at Keeneland Thoroughbred Race Track in April a visit to the Kentucky Reptile Zoo in May and that should be quite educating. Plus, … Continue reading

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76 Falls Albany, Kentucky

Click on images to enlarge. Hit back arrow to return to post. 76 Falls in Albany Kentucky is absolutely beautiful. The area is small but breathtaking. Walking down a flight of stairs and over a bridge the view was absolutely … Continue reading

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Antioch (Burnside) Kentucky

Click on images to enlarge. Hit back arrow to return to post. A little piece of heaven in Antioch, Kentucky will literally take your breath away. I can honestly say these pictures don’t do this place justice. It is so … Continue reading

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Lost River Cave Bowling Green, Kentucky

Click on images to enlarge. Hit back arrow to return to post. Recently, I got to visit the Lost River Cave in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It was quite amazing. Although leaning way down in a boat so our backs and … Continue reading

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Camp Nelson National Cemetery Nicholasville Kentucky

Click on images to enlarge. Hit back arrow to return to post. Information obtained from the original website and others. More Than a Depot CAMP NELSON WAS AN IMPORTANT UNION quartermaster and commissary depot, recruitment center, and hospital facility located … Continue reading

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Wolf Creek Dam on the Cumberland River near Jamestown Kentucky

There seems to be a lot of information out there on the Wolf Creek Dam Project. One of the articles describes the concern of neighboring towns should the dam break in lieu of a speedy repair. Others talk about the … Continue reading

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Haney’s Appledale Farm Nancy, Kentucky

Click on image to enlarge. Hit back arrow to return to post. Haney’s Appledale Farm is located in a small community in Nancy, Kentucky While visiting the business, it reminded me of my grandparents small grocery store, one in which I … Continue reading

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Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park London, Kentucky

Click on image to enlarge. Hit back arrow to return to post. “Kentucky’s Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park, located just south of London, Kentucky, is dedicated to the early pioneer spirit of all the men and women who braved the perils … Continue reading

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Circle 1st Farm (Nelson Valley) Science Hill, Kentucky

Click on image to enlarge. Hit back arrow to return to post. Bobby Akin of Circle 1st Farm in Science Hill, Kentucky has worked in wood all his life. First, working construction for 40 years and now building children size shaker … Continue reading

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