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Juniper Hill Family Aquatic Center

March 30, 2015 Uncategorized

The picture in this post tells the story for sure. Last night when I was doing some research this new family aquatic center in Frankfort was pointed out to me. I knew that Kentucky Family Fun had to feature it and quickly, it was snowing at my house! I have decided that we need to focus on warm weather activities so that we can get the warmer weather here in Kentucky to stay! This rendering of what the center look like is from the Frankfort Parks and Rec website. It looks so amazing doesn’t it?! There is a lazy river,

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Frankfort KY, Juniper Hill Family Aquatic Center

Saunders Springs Nature Preserve

March 23, 2015 Uncategorized

Located not too far from Louisville, Saunders Springs in Radcliff helps its visitors escape the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. The nature preserve is located on 26 acres and contains 2 miles of hiking trails! The shortest trail is .20 mi and the longest is .50 mi so the hiking is likely to be just the amount of distance that the little ones in your family can handle! Fun Fact: Around the time of the civil war this area was used as a campsite for the troops belonging to the confederate army and the union, obviously not at

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Saunders Springs Nature Preserve

Caves to explore in Kentucky

March 16, 2015 Uncategorized

Kentucky has so much to do above ground, but what about underground? There is an abundance of caves to take your family to explore, and we wanted to find out all of the places in Kentucky where you can hang out in a cave. Below is a list of the caves that are open to the public for tours in Kentucky: Mammoth Cave is probably the most well-known cave in our state. Lost River Cave– Located in Bowling Green Carter Caves – Located in Olive Hill Diamond Caverns – Located in Park City Gap Cave – Located in Cumberland Gap

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Caves in Kentucky

Locally Owned Bookstores in Kentucky.

February 25, 2015 Uncategorized

I love to read, my husband tells me that he can’t afford to keep me in books. It is true. Whenever I can I would much rather frequent locally owned stores and it is no different with bookstores. Below is our listing of locally owned bookstores in Kentucky. If you know of a great local bookstore in Kentucky make sure you pass it along! Robie Books – Berea. This bookstore is located in the heart of Berea and has over 50,000 books to browse! Blue Marble Books – Fort Thomas. They have been in operation since 1979 and have an

Guided Horse Riding Trails in Kentucky

February 20, 2015 Uncategorized

I don’t think that we have talked about it yet but I am a horse lover. I rode and showed horses my whole life. I miss it dearly, and it is a great way to spend a beautiful spring, summer or fall day. I have compiled a list of places in Kentucky that offer guided horse riding trails. Please note, there are a number of parks that offer horse riding trails but you have to bring your own horse and be your own guide. Many of these places offer different level horses, for the novice rider to the experienced rider.

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Spring Break Idea: Breaks Interstate Park, Pikeville KY

February 16, 2015 Uncategorized

I have said it before and I am going to say it again now. I love discovering new things about this great state. It seems like I find out something that I didn’t know every time that I sit down to write. Did you know that in Pike County there is a place called Breaks Interstate Park. It borders Virginia as well but since this is a Kentucky centered site we will focus on the parts that Kentucky brings to the table. This park is amazing creation of Russell Fork River and it carved out a gorge, the largest gorge

Train Rides & Museums around Kentucky

February 9, 2015 Uncategorized

Until I started with Kentucky Family Fun, I had zero clue just how many train related places in Kentucky there are. From the passenger trains that you can take a tour on, to the museums and everything in between. We thought wouldn’t it be nice to have all of that information in one place? Without further ado, we give you trains all around Kentucky! Kentucky Railway Museum – Located in New Haven, Kentucky. Don’t let the name fool you, they also offer a tremendous amount of activities on board their trains in addition to the museum that is also on

Best Barbecue Restaurants in Kentucky

January 30, 2015 Uncategorized

I have noticed lately here in Louisville that there seems to be a new Barbecue restaurant popping up every week. There are lots of barbecue restuants out there, so I had to ask myself “what are the best barbecue restaurants in Kentucky?” Below I have compiled a list, just a drop in the bucket really. So be sure to let us know if your favorite spot didn’t make the list. Old Hickory Bar-B-Q — Owensboro Pop’s Southern Style BBQ — Morehead J & B Barbecue & Catering — Henderson Pig In A Poke — Prestonburg Brother’s — Campbellsville Momma Lou’s

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