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...]
Upcoming Kentucky Events
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 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...]
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...]
Kentucky Restaurant Reviews
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...]
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: 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...]
Best Catfish Restaurants in Kentucky
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: 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 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...]
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...]
Kentucky Food: Kentucky Proud!
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 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...]
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 State Parks
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 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...]
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 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...]
Land Between the Lakes
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...]
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...]
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...]
