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  • Bobcat Point in the Land Between the Lakes (Picture of the Day)

    Bobcat Point in the Land Between the Lakes (Picture of the Day)
  • Kentucky State Resort Parks: Coffeehouses Can’t Compare When it Comes to Scenery!

    Kentucky State Resort Parks: Coffeehouses Can’t Compare When it Comes to Scenery!
  • GENUINE Kentucky Recipes

    GENUINE Kentucky Recipes
  • The Pond (Formerly Willow Pond) in Aurora: What Makes This Kentucky Lake Restaurant So Special?

    The Pond (Formerly Willow Pond) in Aurora: What Makes This Kentucky Lake Restaurant So Special?
  • Maggie’s Jungle Golf: Probably the Funnest Miniature Golf Course in the Country

    Maggie’s Jungle Golf: Probably the Funnest Miniature Golf Course in the Country
  • Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina: A Favorite Place to Eat Lunch in Owensboro

    Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina: A Favorite Place to Eat Lunch in Owensboro

Daniel Boone said it best, "Heaven must be a Kentucky kind of place." Kentuckians take great pride in their state and Genuine Kentucky is one family's way of sharing that love with the world. We hope you enjoy the Kentucky blog, restaurant reviews, and many Kentucky pictures!

Upcoming Kentucky Events

Kentucky Indiana Game

The Kentucky Indiana All-Star Game to Return to the Owensboro Sportscenter

Spectra, the providers of Venue Management to the Owensboro Sportscenter, is excited to announce the return of the Kentucky Indiana All-Star Game to … [Read More...]

Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground

Kentucky State Park Campgrounds Preparing to Open March 13

Playground at the Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground I recently told one of my daughters, "I have never been THIS ready for spring and … [Read More...]

Christmas at the Homeplace (Land Between the Lakes)

1850 Christmas at the Homeplace: Are You Ready to Meet Santa?!

As we often say on this Kentucky blog, the end of summer in NO WAY means the end of things to do and see in Kentucky. So grab your coat, gloves, and … [Read More...]

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

Kentucky State Parks Offering Discounts to Current Military, Retirees, Veterans

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park's Lodge (Facing Kentucky Lake) From the Kentucky State Parks: Current and former members of the nation’s … [Read More...]

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Kentucky Restaurant Reviews

Pulled BBQ Pork takeout from Moonlite

Top 10 BBQ Restaurants in Kentucky (Picked by Kentucky 100)

The Kentucky 100 (a new, twice-monthly publication that delivers 100-word stories and short videos to subscribers) asked readers to help pick the top … [Read More...]

The Front Porch Fried Catfish and Baked Potato

The Front Porch: Deliciously Off the Beaten Path Restaurant in Marion, KY

The Front Porch Restaurant in Marion, KY There are few things in this world I enjoy more than trying new restaurants. While having to eat … [Read More...]

Majestic Pizza & Steakhouse in Benton: One of the Best Salad Bars in the Kentucky Lake Area and BEYOND!

The Majestic Salad Bar Salad and Iced Tea When you're in the Kentucky Lake area, you should check out The Majestic in Benton. Whether you're looking … [Read More...]

Grilled Shrimp and Blackened Catfish at The Pond

Grilled Shrimp and Blackened Catfish at The Pond in Aurora

Grilled Shrimp and Blackened Catfish at The Pond I've written about The Pond in Aurora many, many times on Genuine Kentucky and know beyond the … [Read More...]

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Best Catfish Restaurants in Kentucky

The Front Porch Fried Catfish and Baked Potato

The Front Porch: Deliciously Off the Beaten Path Restaurant in Marion, KY

The Front Porch Restaurant in Marion, KY There are few things in this world I enjoy more than trying new restaurants. While having to eat … [Read More...]

Grilled Shrimp and Blackened Catfish at The Pond

Grilled Shrimp and Blackened Catfish at The Pond in Aurora

Grilled Shrimp and Blackened Catfish at The Pond I've written about The Pond in Aurora many, many times on Genuine Kentucky and know beyond the … [Read More...]

Fried Okra

Catfish Kitchen at Kentucky Lake (Make. A. Reservation.)

Gluten-Free Fried Catfish and Baked Potato at Catfish Kitchen My husband (Michael) and I take a lot of "daycations" - during each of the four … [Read More...]

The Pond's (Aurora) Welcome Frog

The Pond Restaurant in Aurora, Kentucky (Previously Willow Pond)

Loaded Baked Potato, Blackened Catfish, and Vinegar Coleslaw As you can tell from the multiple Willow Pond (in Aurora) reviews on Genuine Kentucky, … [Read More...]

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Kentucky Food: Kentucky Proud!

10 Christmas Gift Ideas at The Hitching Post in Aurora, Kentucky

I have a confession to make. I think about Christmas year round. In fact, before Christmas day is over, I'm already thinking about what I want to … [Read More...]

Land Between the Lakes Raspberry Jam

Land Between the Lakes Red Raspberry Jam

A while back, I wrote about the Land Between the Lakes Raspberry Jalapeno Jam (it is so good, you don't even know). Like the jam I'm here to crow … [Read More...]

Windstone Farms Blackberry Jam

Kentkucky Proud: Windstone Farms Blackberry Jam

Windstone Farms Blackberry Jam - Kentucky Proud I have a confession to make. I'm borderline obsessed with buying "Kentucky Proud" products... and … [Read More...]

Kentucky Food at the Old Country Store

Antique and “All Things Vintage” Collectors: You’ll Find Heaven on Earth in Aurora

Americana at The Hitching Post and Old Country Store!It's no secret that we love the Hitching Post & Old Country Store in Aurora. They've been in … [Read More...]

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Kentucky State Parks

Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground

Kentucky State Park Campgrounds Preparing to Open March 13

Playground at the Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground I recently told one of my daughters, "I have never been THIS ready for spring and … [Read More...]

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

Kentucky State Parks Offering Discounts to Current Military, Retirees, Veterans

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park's Lodge (Facing Kentucky Lake) From the Kentucky State Parks: Current and former members of the nation’s … [Read More...]

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site Salt Festival.

Salt Festival at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site October 18-20, 2019

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site wants to take you back in time during the 37th annual Salt Festival next weekend (Oct. 18-20, 2019). The festival … [Read More...]

Civil War Days

Civil War Days Weekend at Columbus-Belmont State Park (Oct. 11-13)

If you're a Civil War buff, you'll want to be at Columbus-Belmont State Park during the weekend of October 11-13! The Park's popular Civil War Days … [Read More...]

More Kentucky State Parks →

Land Between the Lakes

Christmas at the Homeplace (Land Between the Lakes)

1850 Christmas at the Homeplace: Are You Ready to Meet Santa?!

As we often say on this Kentucky blog, the end of summer in NO WAY means the end of things to do and see in Kentucky. So grab your coat, gloves, and … [Read More...]

Homeplace Pickin’ Party at Land Between the Lakes 2019

There's going to be a Pickin' Party at the Homeplace and you're invited! Philip Steinmetz, great nephew of Grandpa Jones, is among the artists … [Read More...]

Barred Owl at the Nature Station

Woodlands Nature Station will celebrate Harry Potter Appreciation Day on March 30, 2019

I can remember (years and years ago) when the first Harry Potter book came out. I had ran into Kroger to grab something (story of my life) and saw the … [Read More...]

Snap Apple Night at the Homeplace 2017

Snap Apple Night 2018 at The Homeplace Tomorrow Night!

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this time of year! The crispness in the air, football on tv, the UK Wildcats starting to hit the court, autumn leaves, pumpkins, … [Read More...]

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Genuine Kentucky is a Kentucky Blog and online magazine celebrating the beautiful Bluegrass State. We shine the spotlight on Kentucky with pictures, restaurant reviews, news, tourism, Things to Do in Kentucky, and more.

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Kentucky Blog Updates

Kentucky Indiana Game

Spectra, the providers of Venue Management to the Owensboro Sportscenter, is excited to announce the return of the Kentucky … [Read More...] about The Kentucky Indiana All-Star Game to Return to the Owensboro Sportscenter

The Birds of Kentucky Bird Guide by Burt L. Monroe Jr.

The Birds of Kentucky (Gorgeous and Informative Guide) The Birds of Kentucky from The University Press of Kentucky is a MUST … [Read More...] about The Birds of Kentucky by Burt L. Monroe, Jr: The Definitive Guide to Birds in Kentucky

Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground

Playground at the Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground I recently told one of my daughters, "I have never been THIS … [Read More...] about Kentucky State Park Campgrounds Preparing to Open March 13

Christmas at the Homeplace (Land Between the Lakes)

As we often say on this Kentucky blog, the end of summer in NO WAY means the end of things to do and see in Kentucky. So grab … [Read More...] about 1850 Christmas at the Homeplace: Are You Ready to Meet Santa?!

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park's Lodge (Facing Kentucky Lake) From the Kentucky State Parks: Current and former … [Read More...] about Kentucky State Parks Offering Discounts to Current Military, Retirees, Veterans

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site Salt Festival.

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site wants to take you back in time during the 37th annual Salt Festival next weekend (Oct. … [Read More...] about Salt Festival at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site October 18-20, 2019

Red Wolf at Woodlands Nature Station Woodlands Nature Station, in the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, will … [Read More...] about Wolf Week at Woodlands Nature Station October 5 -11!

Civil War Days

If you're a Civil War buff, you'll want to be at Columbus-Belmont State Park during the weekend of October 11-13! The … [Read More...] about Civil War Days Weekend at Columbus-Belmont State Park (Oct. 11-13)

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Kentucky News and Events

  • The Kentucky Indiana All-Star Game to Return to the Owensboro Sportscenter
  • The Birds of Kentucky by Burt L. Monroe, Jr: The Definitive Guide to Birds in Kentucky
  • Kentucky State Park Campgrounds Preparing to Open March 13
  • 1850 Christmas at the Homeplace: Are You Ready to Meet Santa?!
  • Kentucky State Parks Offering Discounts to Current Military, Retirees, Veterans
  • Salt Festival at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site October 18-20, 2019
  • Wolf Week at Woodlands Nature Station October 5 -11!
  • Civil War Days Weekend at Columbus-Belmont State Park (Oct. 11-13)

Kentucky State Parks

We have a special passion for Kentucky State Parks, so you'll find many articles and reviews centered around the beautiful state parks in Kentucky.

A personal goal is to visit, photograph, and enjoy each and every one of our state parks and eat at each of the state resort parks. Make no mistake about it, we're well on our way!

Bird Watching in Kentucky!

One of our greatest passions is birds and bird watching is an absolute favorite pastime. If you love our feathered friends and want to learn more about bird watching and attracting birds to your own backyard, be sure to check out our section dedicated entirely to Kentucky birds.

Kentucky Restaurants and Reviews

Kentucky Restaurant Reviews

Where are the best Kentucky restaurants?! Find out in our Kentucky Restaurant Reviews.

Also See: Best Fried Catfish in Kentucky
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If you have a Kentucky Blog - or you're simply a Kentuckian who blogs! - you might want to consider adding your blog to a new KY Blogs Database. It's run by "one of us," as in a fellow Kentuckian! Click the link to check it out. I've added Genuine Kentucky and will be adding my other blogs as well.

Kentucky Pictures

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