Watch for Our Kentucky on KET Later This Month
Abbey of Gethsemani, Photo Credit: Steve Shaffer/KET
KET’s new special, Our Kentucky, reveals the natural splendor, manmade masterpieces and diverse wildlife of the Commonwealth in vivid high-definition. Narrated by Nick Clooney, the program premieres Saturday, Feb. 28 at 8/7 p.m. CT on KET1 and KET HD and Sunday, March 1 at 7/6 p.m. CT on KET1 as part of TeleFund 2009, KET’s major annual on-air fundraising event.
Our Kentucky begins in the east, with the vibrant colors and soaring heights of Red River Gorge and Cumberland Gap, the powerful whitewater rapids of Breaks Interstate Park and the pristine scenery of Bad Branch Falls State Nature Preserve.
Then, it’s up to Northern Kentucky, where the City of Augusta reveals why Dr. Thomas Clark included it on his list of 11 places every Kentuckian should visit; the Newport Aquarium brings the splendor of the deep seas to the Commonwealth; and St . Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption and Mother of God Church, both in Covington, inspire and amaze.
Next, the program moves to Central Kentucky, presenting the picturesque horse farms of the Bluegrass region, historic Shakertown, the peaceful Lexington Cemetery and other notable sites in and around Lexington, Louisville and Frankfort.
Big South Fork River Photo Credit: Steve Shaffer/KET
In Southern Kentucky, viewers take in the fascinating scenery of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area; plunge into Kentucky’s “Little Niagara,” Cumberland Falls; and explore the depths of Mammoth Cave.
Finally, Our Kentucky completes its journey in the west, capturing the diverse animal life at the Land Between the Lakes and Ballard Wildlife Management Area and taking in the view at John James Audubon State Park, where the famous ornithologist studied Henderson’s birds.
“What’s so exciting about this program is that it is the first time many of these incredible Kentucky landmarks have been captured in high-definition,” said KET producer Paul Smith. “KET has spent many years capturing the beauty of Kentucky, but never quite like this.”
Our Kentucky is a KET production, produced by Rob Elliott, Erin Lowry and Smith. More information about KET programming and education services, as well as how to support KET, can be found at www.ket.org.
Credit: Steve Shaffer/KET
More places featured in Our Kentucky:
Eastern Kentucky Highlights
Bell County — Chained Rock
Floyd County — Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
Johnson County — Mountain HomePlace
Letcher County — High Rock, Kingdom Come State Park
Powell County — Natural Bridge
Northern Kentucky Highlights
Kenton County — Covington, MainStrasse Village, Devou Park
Mason County — Maysville
Central Kentucky Highlights
Boyle County — Danville
Fayette County — Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate
Franklin County — Frankfort Cemetery, Capitol building
Jefferson County — Locust Grove, Wolf Pen Branch Mill, Iroquois Park, Churchill Downs
Jessamine County — Arch Bridge
Mercer County — Harrodsburg
Nelson County — My Old Kentucky Home, Abbey of Gethsemani
Oldham County — Yew Dell Gardens
Woodford County — Woodford Reserve
Southern Kentucky Highlights
Christian County — Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Western Kentucky Highlights
Livingston County — Lighthouse Landing
McCracken County — Paducah
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