Kentucky Archives

7 Reasons to Visit the Kentucky Derby Museum When You’re In Louisville, KY

The Kentucky Derby Museum archives a century-and-a-half of thoroughbred horse racing in Kentucky – here are 7 reasons to visit when you’re in Louisville.

Explore Kentucky – Lake Cumberland & Cumberland Gap

by Linda Aksomitis

Cumberland Gap preserves 200+ years of history for visitors to enjoy from Daniel Boone to Gap Cave, along with nearby outdoor attractions of beautiful Lake Cumberland.

Adventures on Horseback: Crossing the Cumberland River and the Daniel Boone National Forest

by Linda Aksomitis

The Cumberland River was wide—a ten-lane highway dividing a wilderness of granite and the Daniel Boone National Forest. Crystal clear, the water rushed forward catching in swirls and small rapids that glistened in the bright afternoon sunshine. The trail boss, Bill,...

Quirky Food Stops–Hurst Drugstore Soda Fountain–Bardstown, Kentucky

by Linda Aksomitis

Some of the most inventive people in the world are cooks—at least in my opinion—and they aren’t always chefs in upscale eating places either. My travels through the heartland of the United States have taken me to some quirky spots to find extraordinary meals in some...