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Everyone Always Goes to The Beach at Kentucky Dam Village: Go Here Instead

Boasting a beautiful sandy beach and a refreshing lake, this hidden beach in Kentucky is the perfect summer hang out.

by Jackie Sutherlin

on Jul 20

Tree branches frame a view of a hidden beach in Kentucky.

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

by Kelly Carroll

on Jul 10

View of Louisville, Kentucky, on the river with the highway along the water

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Dog Slaughter Falls Sounds Scary, But It’s One of the Best Hikes in Kentucky

by Jackie Sutherlin

on Jul 2

Dog Slaughter Falls, a strangely named hiking trail in Kentucky.

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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Lake Barkley State Resort Park

by Beth Copenhaver

on Jun 26

View of downtown Cadiz, Kentucky, on a summer day with a little pig statue in the foreground and historic brick buildings lining the street.

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Take a Unique Adventure On Kentucky’s Best Rail Trail

by Molly Harris

on May 16

Bike at the Mammoth Cave National Park sign, Kentucky

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The Small-Town State Park in Kentucky Locals Want to Keep to Themselves

Discover a quiet, small-town state park in Kentucky where scenic views, peaceful trails, and local charm make it feel like a hidden gem.

by Stephanie Frias

on Apr 30

A belted kingfisher, a blue, white and red bird you can see at the John James Audubon State Park, a small-town state park in Henderson, Kentucky

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5 Picture-Perfect Nature Trails in Kentucky for Spring

Hiking these five scenic trails in Kentucky is the best way to spend a gorgeous spring day.

by Kelly Carroll

on Apr 15

Fresh spring flowers surrounded by large green leaves on the Hemlock Garden Trail to Meditation Point in Pineville

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Don’t Try This One Hike in Kentucky If You’re Afraid of Heights

This four-mile loop is one of the most extreme hikes in Kentucky and features a waterfall, caves, rock formations, and a gorgeous view.

by Jackie Sutherlin

on Jan 19

The summit view of an extreme hike in Kentucky.

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Find 6 Bucket-List-Level Views in Kentucky Without Needing to Be an Expert Hiker

You can enjoy bucket-list-level scenic views on these 6 easy hikes in Kentucky.

by Kelly Carroll

on Dec 22

View from Chimney Top Trail with a rock formation surrounded by trees in Kentucky

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This Is the Most Claustrophobic Hike in Kentucky—Would You Try It?

Kentucky is home to one hike (and a runner-up) that will challenge you mentally as much as it will physically. With tight squeezes and echoing steps, these are the hikes are worth the effort.

by Molly Harris

on Dec 1