• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Genuine Kentucky

Kentucky Pictures, Events, Restaurants

  • Home
    • About
    • Contact
      • Advertise
    • Facts About Kentucky
      • Kentucky Geography 101: Where is Kentucky?!
      • Kentucky’s Lakes (Listed Alphabetically)
    • Famous Kentuckians
    • Kentucky Birds
      • Joys of Bird Watching
      • Bird Watching: Keeping a Journal
      • Backyard Birds Love Water!
      • Create a Backyard Bird Watching Haven
      • How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard
    • Kentucky Food
    • Kentucky History
    • Sitemap
  • Pictures
  • Restaurants
    • Best Catfish Restaurants
    • Best Pizza in Ky
    • Best BBQ in Ky
    • Bowling Green Restaurants
    • Gluten Free in Kentucky
    • Kentucky Lake Restaurants
    • Off the Beaten Path
    • Owensboro, Gluten Free
    • Owensboro Restaurants
    • Where to Eat Lunch in Owensboro
  • KY State Parks
    • Carter Caves State Resort Park
    • Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
    • Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
    • Kenlake State Resort Park
    • Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
    • Lake Barkley State Resort Park
    • Rough River Dam State Resort Park
    • Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
    • Pine Mountain State Resort Park
    • John James Audubon State Park
    • Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
    • More Kentucky State Parks
  • Things to Do
    • Grand Rivers Variety
    • Kentucky State Parks
    • Kentucky Lake
      • Kentucky Lake Pictures
    • Land Between the Lakes
      • Elk & Bison Prairie
      • Golden Pond Planetarium
      • The Homeplace
      • The Nature Station
      • LBL Pictures
        • Elk and Bison Prairie Pictures
    • Windy Hollow Campground and Speedway
    • Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
    • Smothers Park and Owensboro’s Riverfront
    • The Hitching Post
  • Events
You are here: Home / Archives for Kentucky picture

Picture of the Day: Quiet, Scenic Farm in Lewisburg

September 27, 2013 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Beautiful Rural Kentucky (Lewisburg)

Beautiful Rural Kentucky (Lewisburg)

I took the picture above on a recent trip to one of the best restaurants in Kentucky (Shady Cliff Restaurant on Lake Malone). By the time we enjoyed the delicious meal, I’d almost forgotten just how beautiful the drive was.  What can I say, there’s something about juicy fried catfish, delicious onion rings, and Heavenly yeast rolls that make me forget my own name.

Now that I look back, though, I do recall the drive TO Shady Cliff Restaurant being absolutely beautiful.  Click the link above to read my review of this amazing off-the-beaten-path Kentucky restaurant. You simply MUST MUST MUST check out Shady Cliff for yourself.

They’ll astound you.

Filed Under: Blog, Kentucky Picture of the Day Tagged With: Kentucky picture, rural Kentucky

Kentucky Picture of the Day: Lightning from Last Night’s Impressive Show

July 24, 2013 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Kentucky Lightning 2013

God proved last night that He’s capable of matching any fireworks display ever launched.  The lighting show was amazing. If I weren’t afraid of losing Satellite TV right in the middle of a St. Louis Cardinal’s game, I would have enjoyed it more. As it was, I just kept thinking, “Holy cats, lightning, please wait until after the game.. wait until after the game...”

The photo here is one my daughter Stephany snapped on route from Hancock County to Owensboro.

Filed Under: Kentucky Picture of the Day, Owensboro Tagged With: Kentucky picture, lightning picture, picture of lightning

Fast Facts About The Daniel Boone National Forest

January 18, 2013 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Icicles near Laurel County, Kentucky in the Daniel Boone National Forest

“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” – W.B. Yeats

A little over a week ago, we were enjoying one of our beloved day trips through beautiful Kentucky when we spied the icicles above.  We were on our way to London, Kentucky – driving through the gorgeous Daniel Boone National Forest on Highway 80.

This picture was taken near Rockcastle River, right as you head into Laurel County. It’s a gorgeous drive, no matter what time of year it is.

Below are a few facts about this beautiful National Forest.

Facts About the Daniel Boone National Forest

  • Daniel Boone National Forest is the only National Forest completely in the boundaries of Kentucky.
  • The forest lies in the Cumberland Plateau. The Cumberland Plateau is a beautiful region with lush, thick,  forested hills, sandstone cliffs and ravines.
  • One of the world’s largest concentrations of caves lies in the Daniel Boone National Forest.
  • According to The Daniel Boone National Forest’s Official Page, the forest spreads across 21 counties.  According to Wikipedia, the forest spreads across 17 counties.
  • The forest contains three large lakes: Cave Run Lake, Laurel River Lake and Lake Cumberland.
  • People flock to this area for fishing, picnicking, rock-climbing, hiking, horseback riding, photography, and relaxation.
  • Over 708,000 acres make up the Daniel Boone National Forest.
  • The forest was officially established in 1937 under a proclamation signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.  It was originally named the Cumberland National Forest but was renamed in 1966 in honor of Daniel Boone.
  • The Daniel Boone National Forest has one photo opportunity after then next, including beautiful natural arches. Did you know that Kentucky has more natural stone arches than any state in the eastern United States?
  • Rivers in the area include the Red River, Rockcastle River and Cumberland River.

Visit the Daniel Boone National Forest Website for more information, events, things to do, and pictures.

Filed Under: Facts About Kentucky, Kentucky History Tagged With: Daniel Boone National Forest, facts about Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky picture

Picture of the Day: Owensboro Storm in May

June 5, 2012 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Owensboro Kentucky Storm May 2012

This picture is from a storm we had here in Owensboro this past May. Different parts of the city saw different amounts of rain, wind, and hail. Frederica was a hot mess but we were pretty much spared on our side of town. The picture above is from a trip my daughter Stephany and her boyfriend to where the real action was. Dancing stop signs and all!

Also on Genuine Kentucky:

  • Pictures of the Western Kentucky Botanical Gardens
  • Panther Creek Park Pictures
  • Smothers Park Pictures (Riverfront)
  • Western Kentucky Botanical Gardens Pictures
  • Owensboro Restaurants
  • Pictures of Owensboro, Kentucky

 

Filed Under: Kentucky Picture of the Day, Owensboro Tagged With: Kentucky picture, Owensboro, Owensboro picture

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.

E-mail me anytime! ~ Joi (“Joy”)

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

Follow Genuine Kentucky on Twitter!

Tweets by @GenuineKentucky


"When reading about a Kentucky event, please be sure you check the date. Old events are not always deleted from the website. If you have an event you'd like to see on Genuine Kentucky or a 'Made in Kentucky' food or product you'd like reviewed, please contact us! " ~ Joi ("Joy")

Flowering Tree in Bowling Green
Fraley Music Festival
Maddox

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
  • Email
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

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

Kentucky Pictures
Check out the beautiful Pictures of Kentucky in our photo albums!

Advertising & Reviews

If you are interested in advertising on Genuine Kentucky, please contact us: e-mail Joi Sigers.

Also, if you have a resort, condo, golf course, restaurant, or even a cup of coffee (LOVE coffee!) you'd like for us to review, please contact us at joi@genuinekentucky.com.

Genuine Kentucky Disclaimer

We do not work for any Kentucky service or organization. We are simply proud to have been born and raised in the greatest state in the country and are thrilled to call it home. This site serves as our tribute to Kentucky and its warm and wonderful people. Our mission is to bring more travelers to Kentucky and keep more Kentuckians home! See our Privacy Policy.
Copyright Genuine Kentucky 2022