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Kelly Carroll

Kelly Carroll is a South Carolina contributor to Only In Your State who has covered the Palmetto State's nighttime adventures, outdoor experiences, and hidden gems — including some of the most glowing, luminous, and after-dark activities the state has to offer.

Nature

Travelers Beware: The Heat Index in Kentucky Will Be Extreme This Summer

The heat index soars in Kentucky, during the summer, but there's still plenty of ways to stay cool and have fun.

by Kelly Carroll
on Jul 10
View of Louisville, Kentucky, on the river with the highway along the water
Trips & Routes

Endless Outdoor Adventures Await in These 5 Small Towns in Alabama

These 5 outdoorsy towns in Alabama are amazing spots to enjoy the state's incredible natural beauty.

by Kelly Carroll
on Jun 23
Overlook with grey rocks, green trees, and clouds at sunset in Alabama
Trips & Routes

The 5 Best Outdoorsy Towns to Explore in Kentucky

These 5 outdoorsy towns in Kentucky are the perfect candidates for your next epic adventure.

by Kelly Carroll
on Jun 18
Overlook view of tree-covered mountains on a sunny day in Berea, Kentucky
Stays

5 Waterfront Kentucky Rentals So Stunning They Don’t Feel Real

These five dreamy waterfront Airbnbs in Kentucky are perfect candidates for your next getaway.

by Kelly Carroll
on Jun 11
Bridge over a small stream surrounded by trees
Stays

6 Waterfront Tennessee Rentals So Stunning They Don’t Feel Real

These waterfront Airbnbs in Tennessee are what dreams are made of.

by Kelly Carroll
on Jun 9
Two-story luxury lakefront home with large windows in Nashville Tennessee