Kentucky Travels

Hi, I am Jim, I love Kentucky, and traveling in and around Kentucky! I also love the entire country, and all of the beautiful and strange places here and there! This blog covers the overlooked, forgotten, and underrated places, people, and moments in history in America, with a focus on Kentucky! It will cover great tourists stops, books about people and history, and include photos and postcard scans.

Monday, April 27, 2026

"Extreme Expeditions 3: Bigfoot Versus Yeti" by Adam Davies

›
On our recent trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, we stopped by "Bigfoot in the Smokies" in Townsend.  The shop is a cool gift shop...
Friday, April 24, 2026

Random Thoughts on Friday: Alice

›
 I have mentioned here before that I love old TV shows that I remember from my younger days that give me that warm, fuzzy nostalgic feeling....
Monday, April 20, 2026

Panoramic View of Niagara Falls Old Postcard

›
 This wonderful postcard of Niagara Falls is unused and undated.  I am guessing that it is, or is close to, a century old.
Friday, April 17, 2026

Random Thoughts on Friday

›
 We took a little road trip recently, as we often do...  And I realized at several moments, someone gave me something just to be nice.  It r...
Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Gothic and Strange True Tales of the Civil War by Keven McQueen

›
 I have read a LOT of books on the Civil War.  I do enjoy picking up a book or two about a particular battle before visiting a battlefield. ...
Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Matchbook Covers from Niagara Falls, 1970s.

›
 I found a nice set of Niagara Falls Matchbook Covers from the 1970s!  One of my favorite places around!
Tuesday, April 7, 2026

1970s Matchbook from the Skyon Tower, Niagara Falls Ontario

›
Here is a nice, simple matchbook cover showing Canada's Skylon Tower from the 1970s, located at Niagara Falls!  We've been there!
Friday, April 3, 2026

Random Thoughts on Friday: Rereading a book from my youth

›
I briefly brought this up the other day.  Back during my elementary school years, I remember my teacher, Mr. Tanner giving everyone in the c...
Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Portland Head Light by Night, Portland Maine

›
 I have been there many times myself.... I found this old postcard of the "Portland Head Light by Night, Casco Bay, Portland, Maine...
Friday, March 27, 2026

Random Thoughts on Friday

›
 I mentioned the other day that we have come very far with technology.  Cell phones, social media, etc have given us a certain security that...
Sunday, March 22, 2026

General View of Falls from Canadian Side, Niagara Falls Old Postcard

›
 This postcard went through the mail to a mother from her children in 1924!
Friday, March 20, 2026

Random Thoughts on Friday

›
 When the weather changes drastically, as it has recently, its not uncommon for me to get sick.  I found myself in that situation resting an...
Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Niagara Falls Old Postcard

›
 Another great unused postcard showing Niagara Falls.  I am guessing this one was bought sometime in the 1950s.
Friday, March 13, 2026

Random Thoughts on Friday

›
 I was reading a clickbait article recently (I have to quit doing that).  It was a list put together of the most disappointing signature foo...
Monday, March 9, 2026

Greetings from Niagara Falls, Canada Old Postcard

›
 This is a fun postcard from many decades ago (any guesses, judging by those old cars?).  It was unsent and undated.
2 comments:
Friday, March 6, 2026

Random Thoughts on Friday

›
 I have mentioned the old elementary school I went to when I was little before- Utica Elementary in Utica Kentucky.  It folded back in 2009....
Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Robert Shields, Sedona, Arizona

›
  Before I leave Arizona (mentally and on the blog) I wanted to mention Robert Shields. If you were born...  really in the 80s or later, t...
Sunday, March 1, 2026

Mothman.... in Berea Kentucky

›
You know I love Berea Kentucky....  and Mothman. Not too long ago we were walking our dogs in Berea, and I saw this sign- featuring the Moth...
Thursday, February 26, 2026

Random Thoughts on Friday

›
Oh Canada!  I have never been ashamed of my patriotism.....  I love America....  But, I am a huge fan of Canada too. I think it started in t...
Monday, February 23, 2026

6 miles to go

›
 On our road trips, my wife and I disagree on when to stop for gas.  She starts thinking about it when she gets down to half a tank.  I like...
Friday, February 20, 2026

Random Thoughts on Friday

›
 I was reminded of a funny (and weird) story by a friend recently.... Many years ago, I was working for a company that had about 200 employe...
Wednesday, February 18, 2026

"Strange Kentucky Travels: The Haunted and Unexplained" by James Ambs

›
I guess it isn't too vain to let you know that I have written a book.  It has been out for a few months now, and I want to be humble.......
Friday, February 13, 2026

Random Thoughts on Friday

›
 Well, I honestly don't have a lot to say at the moment.  It has been a crazy week here in Kentucky, and in much of the country.  Snow a...
Thursday, February 12, 2026

Bad Ass Coffee in Lexington Kentucky- being festive for February!

›
 https://youtu.be/Px52Aku9AOQ I stopped by Bad Ass Coffee in Lexington.  They were doing some sweet things for the Valentine's season!
Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Franklin Tennessee 2025

›
https://youtu.be/LjD2I5PHJmc  We stopped by the always fun, unique and delicious Mellow Mushroom in Franklin Tennessee!
›
Home
View web version

About Me

My photo
jimerado
I enjoy living in Kentucky and traveling around the area.
View my complete profile
Powered by Blogger.