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With the energy levels running high and the entertainment budget level low, Kentucky State Parks are the perfect solution for summer vacation. I told my three kids (ages 9, 8, and almost 5) to pack an “adventure bag” to include snacks, napkins, a water bottle, a glass jar for collecting whatever and something to keep them occupied in the car. Then we set off, along with our dog, in the minivan to General Butler State Resort Park. From our home in Oldham County, we took the more scenic back route on highway 42. There was a roadside shop that had

Blackfish Bison Ranch is located east of Lexington on 242 acres in Winchester, Kentucky. The co-owner and manager, Brandeon Hampton, lives on the farm year-round and does pretty much everything for the buffalo herd from naming them, to vaccinating them, to driving them across the river to Memphis Meats in Indiana when that time comes. Our tour spent about an hour in the log cabin listening and looking at all things buffalo. My kids were well educated and entertained. Brandeon talks about the buffalo, land, history, and the spiritual relationship between buffalo, man, and God. Did you know that buffalo

This year, the Glasgow Highland Games is 2016 Games Friday June 3rd – Sunday June 5th. It’s been going on for decades! Info here (turn your volume down!!!!) The event is full of things to do and many many many bagpipes! Celtic Rock Band Concert; Lunch with the Chief; Genealogy Seminars; Celtic Fest on the Square; Ceilidh (traditional and Celtic Rock music); Governor’s Breakfast; Tartan Ball; Rocking Under the Stars; Vendors; Demonstrations/exhibits–Highland coos, Sheep Dogs, Period Re-enactments, Rugby; Parade of Tartans; Food; Competitions: Pipe and Drum, Highland Games, Battle Ax, Kilted Mile, Ladies Haggis Toss, Bonniest Knees. The most current

Have you been to Owensboro?  Their waterfront is just lovely and the park is one of the best in KY for sure!  During the warm months, they host “Friday After 5” so that everyone can come down to the gorgeous waterfront park and enjoy family fun and live music!  The fun spans 8 blocks in Smothers Park and it’s all free! It all starts at the end of May and goes through early September. The full schedule can be found here: http://fridayafter5.com/events You can download a printable schedule so you can have it handy. They touch on so many genres

If you have a green thumb and love making your part of the great outdoors beautiful, Starview Greenhouses, Nursery, Garden Center and Gift Shop has everything you need and more. Located just across the Henry County line at 10082 KY Hwy 146 in Lagrange, Starview is easy to find and well worth the scenic drive. On site, there is one large greenhouse of annual flowers – hanging baskets of flowers, flats of flowers, potted flowers – in every size, shape and color imaginable. There are two other greenhouses of perennials broken down in to three categories – shade, partial sun,

Rockcastle, KY is a scenic and beautiful area of Kentucky south of Lexington. There’s history, water fun, caves and more. Here are 5 places we recommend when visiting this county – it would make for a great weekend away! 1) Bittersweet Cabin Village – You can take a free self-guided tour through this Renfro Valley gem.  It is a throwback to simpler days with cabins themed for their purpose like the General Store or the blacksmith- see here.  And, it’s close to the Kentucky Museum Hall of Fame. 2)  Eat local at Marcella’s Farm to Fork – Homemade biscuits, lots

Double Dogs This is an open-air, family friendly joint with everything you would want on an all-American menu  with many items served up…………..in dog bowls.  You can sit inside for a loud, sports-bar, buzzing atmosphere or hang outside on the patio/open air section for something a little more calm – there are still TVs so you can peak at the latest scores.  Also, this place was pretty darn affordable for a dinner out.  The kids meals were $3.99 and included a drink and combined with my salad and tea, our total was around $20. Not bad at all.  My southern

Kentucky is not the place for snow tubing or skiing (unless it’s water-skiing on one of our many wonderful lakes).   Searches for snow fun will come up empty and send you north to Indiana or Ohio or east into West Virginia. Perhaps a jaunt down to TN, that’s an option. If you want to ski or snow tube throughout KY, it seems you are on your own to find a hill or path! Indiana: Perfect North, Paoli Peaks Ohio: Snow Tubing at Beach Mountain West Virginia: Here’s a good website for referencing options: http://www.goskiwv.com/ Tennessee:  Ober Gatlinburg is a full

January is a difficult month. People are coming down off of the excitement of the holidays, those bills are coming in from December gift spending and it’s dark and cold.  Sounds thrilling, huh? Well, don’t fret too much – you can make it through the month and still have some fun!   1) Monkey Joe’s in Lexington is an inexpensive option for indoor fun because there’s no fee for adults and it is just $5 for toddlers age 2 and under.  The entire place is for kids 12 and under and they do have a frequency pass for discounts if