#Explorekentucky

Backroad Bluegrass

Take this opportunity to explore your own back yard in Kentucky with me. There is so much to see and do in our beautiful Bluegrass state! Put on your hiking boots, lil' black dress or shorts and t-shirt and come exploring with me!

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Kentucky Heaven- Pilot Knob

*Family friendly *Dogs on leash Hiking Pilot Knob in Powell Country is a marvelous experience! The trail is enjoyable and the grades...

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Jan 19, 20212 min read

Visit Paducah, Kentucky

I have been itching to visit the Kentucky State Parks’ Culinary Trail for a while and finally got the chance before the event ends Oct 31st.

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Sep 24, 20196 min read

Kentucky Heaven- Pilot Knob

*Family friendly *Dogs on leash Hiking Pilot Knob in Powell Country is a marvelous experience! The trail is enjoyable and the grades...

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Jan 21, 20192 min read

Hidden River Cave- Horse Cave, KY

* Family friendly I have driven I-65 on the Bluegrass Parkway a hundred times and I’ve seen the signs for the caves more than I can...

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Dec 11, 20183 min read

Berea Pinnacles Part 1

Photos by Marie Pullen Photography * Dogs on leash welcome * Family Friendly (note at bottom) I've gotten so many new followers since I...

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Oct 21, 20183 min read

A Visit to Shelbyville, KY

I had the occasion to brunch with some girlfriends from Louisville and we chose Shelbyville as the perfect midway point. We opted for the...

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Sep 9, 20182 min read

Triple J Family Farm- Georgetown, KY

In honor of the recent National Farmers Markets Week, I'm highlighting a local farmer to share with you. There are so many excellent...

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Aug 18, 20183 min read

Capital Park Mountain Bike & Hiking Trail

*Family Friendly *No pets When searching for fun hiking trails close by, consider those tucked away in the Frankfort, Kentucky area....

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Jul 21, 20183 min read

Lexington Farmer's Market

One year anniversary encore!! I started my blog one year ago today with the blog below featuring the Lexington Farmers Market, it was and...

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Jun 7, 20182 min read

A Visit to NoLi

Photography by Marie Pullen Photography Nestled inside a small, cinder block edifice on North Limestone near 7th Street, you will...

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May 16, 20183 min read

Berea Pinnacles Part 1

Photos by Marie Pullen Photography * Dogs on leash welcome * Family Friendly (note at bottom) I don’t like to pick favorites among my...

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Mar 19, 20183 min read

Steam Queen L&N 2132- Corbin, KY

Family Friendly She’s the Steam Queen of Corbin, L&N 2132. A 95-year-old steam locomotive, a rare survivor when so many others were...

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Jan 13, 20182 min read

School Restaurant- Lexington, KY

Revisiting the hallowed halls of academia might be a smart move when considering the School Sushi restaurant at 163 West Short Street in...

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Jan 3, 20182 min read

Market 301- Christmas Edition

There's just under 2 weeks left before Christmas and what better way to get your local shopping on than to visit the pop-up, monthly...

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Dec 12, 20172 min read

Santa Claus is Coming- Midway, KY

Located just outside of Lexington, Kentucky, historic Midway is nestled between the bucolic, rolling hills of the world famous...

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Nov 18, 20172 min read

Euro Wine Bar- Nicholasville, KY

Photo by Marie Pullen Photography America and Europe converge on an unlikely corner at Euro Wine Bar in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Step...

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Nov 11, 20171 min read

Local Feed- Georgetown, KY

Photo by Marie Pullen Photography Appropriately dubbed Local Feed, this hospitable restaurant is nestled in a former Ice house on Water...

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Sep 18, 20172 min read

Josephine Sculpture Park- Frankfort, KY

*Family friendly *Dogs on leash Residing in Frankfort, KY is a secret gem known as Josephine Sculpture Park. Choose a sunny day for a...

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Sep 3, 20172 min read

Wine + Market = Delicious!

If you're like me and on the hunt for a quaint local establishment, consider the Wine + Market on the corner of Jefferson and Second...

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Aug 1, 20172 min read

Cove Springs- Frankfort, KY

* Family Friendly * Dogs on leashes Cove Springs is a delightful trail in Frankfort Kentucky. It's easy to find and has multiple...

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Jul 15, 20172 min read

The Chocolat Inn & Cafe' - Tastefully Unique

What do you get when you add gourmet chocolate plus a trendy inn? The answer to the equation is a tastefully unique destination in our...

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Jan 12, 20222 min read

Christmas in Kentucky Part 2

Christmastime in small town Kentucky will blow you away with their merry music, whimsical lighting and decor and fancy window displays....

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Dec 15, 20212 min read