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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!
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    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

The Pond Grilled Shrimp and Baked Potato.

Enjoying all Kentucky Has to Offer in Cold and Flu Season…

Delicious Grilled Shrimp at The Pond in Aurora, Kentucky If you're anything like me, you LOVE to get out in all the hustle and bustle around the … [Read More...]

Beautiful Cardinal in Ice Covered Tree

Throwback to 2014 and the Kentucky Ice Storm… Even Then, There was Beauty

Cardinal Riding Out the 2014 Ice Storm Can you believe it's been 8 years since the famous 2014 ice storm (well, it was famous here in Kentucky … [Read More...]

Golden Pond Visitor's Center and Planetarium

Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory: Activities for Astronomy Day (May 7, 2022)

The Golden Pond Visitor Center Planetarium and Observatory International Astronomy Day is Saturday, May 7, 2022 and The Golden Pond Planetarium and … [Read More...]

Gorgeous owl at the Nature Station

A Sensational Spring Break at Woodlands Nature Station in the Land Between the Lakes April 2-10, 2022

Owl at Woodlands Nature Station As I said in my last post, everything is coming back to life around Kentucky... everything from Genuine Kentucky to … [Read More...]

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Kentucky Restaurant Reviews

The Pond Catfish and Baked Potato

The Pond at Kentucky Lake: Always a Relaxing and Wonderful Place to Dine

Baked Potato and Grilled Catfish at The Pond One of my favorite Kentucky restaurants is The Pond in Aurora, Kentucky. I love the atmosphere, the … [Read More...]

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...]

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Best Catfish Restaurants in Kentucky

The Pond Catfish and Baked Potato

The Pond at Kentucky Lake: Always a Relaxing and Wonderful Place to Dine

Baked Potato and Grilled Catfish at The Pond One of my favorite Kentucky restaurants is The Pond in Aurora, Kentucky. I love the atmosphere, the … [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...]

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...]

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Kentucky Food: Kentucky Proud!

Ale-8-One Orange Cream Soda

Ale-8-One Has Brought Back a Favorite Drink This Summer: Orange Cream Ale-8-One

Ale-8-One Orange Cream Soft Drink If you're a Kentuckian, you know all too well how delicious Ale-8-One soft drinks are. While the original is the … [Read More...]

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...]

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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...]

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Land Between the Lakes

Golden Pond Visitor's Center and Planetarium

Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory: Activities for Astronomy Day (May 7, 2022)

The Golden Pond Visitor Center Planetarium and Observatory International Astronomy Day is Saturday, May 7, 2022 and The Golden Pond Planetarium and … [Read More...]

Gorgeous owl at the Nature Station

A Sensational Spring Break at Woodlands Nature Station in the Land Between the Lakes April 2-10, 2022

Owl at Woodlands Nature Station As I said in my last post, everything is coming back to life around Kentucky... everything from Genuine Kentucky to … [Read More...]

Woodlands Nature Station to host 25th Annual Hummingbird Festival

Hummingbird at Woodlands Nature Station Woodlands Nature Station is one of my favorite places, not just in the Land Between the Lakes, but in all of … [Read More...]

Gorgeous owl at the Nature Station

Memorial Day Weekend at Woodlands Nature Station in the LBL

Great Horned Owl: One of the Gorgeous Residents at Woodlands Nature Station One of my favorite places in all of Kentucky (and beyond) is Woodlands … [Read More...]

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Welcome to Genuine Kentucky!

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.

We’re proud Kentuckians and the non-profit effort you see before you is a labor of love.

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Kentucky Blog Updates

The Pond Grilled Shrimp and Baked Potato.

Delicious Grilled Shrimp at The Pond in Aurora, Kentucky If you're anything like me, you LOVE to get out in all the hustle … [Read More...] about Enjoying all Kentucky Has to Offer in Cold and Flu Season…

Beautiful Cardinal in Ice Covered Tree

Cardinal Riding Out the 2014 Ice Storm Can you believe it's been 8 years since the famous 2014 ice storm (well, it was … [Read More...] about Throwback to 2014 and the Kentucky Ice Storm… Even Then, There was Beauty

The Pond Catfish and Baked Potato

Baked Potato and Grilled Catfish at The Pond One of my favorite Kentucky restaurants is The Pond in Aurora, Kentucky. I love … [Read More...] about The Pond at Kentucky Lake: Always a Relaxing and Wonderful Place to Dine

Kentucky Lake - Winter at Lighthouse Landing

Lighthouse Landing at Kentucky Lake If you were a regular reader of Genuine Kentucky, you know all too well that we've been … [Read More...] about Genuine Kentucky… Recovering from a Whirlwind of Changes!

The Kentucky Legend Cafe

Photo Credit: The Owensboro Convention Center My youngest daughter, Stephany, often talk about squeezing as much joy out of … [Read More...] about Hot Dog Days of Summer at the Kentucky Legend Cafe in Owensboro (Located in the Convention Center)

Golden Pond Visitor's Center and Planetarium

The Golden Pond Visitor Center Planetarium and Observatory International Astronomy Day is Saturday, May 7, 2022 and The … [Read More...] about Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory: Activities for Astronomy Day (May 7, 2022)

Smothers Park Owensboro

Some of the more popular posts we've done on Genuine Kentucky have been the ones under the category "Where to eat in … [Read More...] about Kentucky Legend Café: Delicious Place to Enjoy Lunch in Owensboro, Kentucky

Gorgeous owl at the Nature Station

Owl at Woodlands Nature Station As I said in my last post, everything is coming back to life around Kentucky... everything … [Read More...] about A Sensational Spring Break at Woodlands Nature Station in the Land Between the Lakes April 2-10, 2022

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Kentucky News and Events

  • Enjoying all Kentucky Has to Offer in Cold and Flu Season…
  • Throwback to 2014 and the Kentucky Ice Storm… Even Then, There was Beauty
  • The Pond at Kentucky Lake: Always a Relaxing and Wonderful Place to Dine
  • Genuine Kentucky… Recovering from a Whirlwind of Changes!
  • Hot Dog Days of Summer at the Kentucky Legend Cafe in Owensboro (Located in the Convention Center)
  • Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory: Activities for Astronomy Day (May 7, 2022)
  • Kentucky Legend Café: Delicious Place to Enjoy Lunch in Owensboro, Kentucky
  • A Sensational Spring Break at Woodlands Nature Station in the Land Between the Lakes April 2-10, 2022

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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Kentucky Events

The pandemic has crushed many activities, events, and normalcy – not just in Kentucky, but all around the world. As we creep back toward normal, I want desperately to highlight any and all events going on around Kentucky. Please E-mail me any information you’d like shared about your Kentucky event! ~ Joi (“Joy”)

Kentucky Pictures

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