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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.

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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.

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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!

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