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.

Friday, March 13, 2026

Random Thoughts on Friday

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 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

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

Random Thoughts on Friday

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 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

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  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

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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

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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

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 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

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 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

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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

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 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!

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 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

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https://youtu.be/LjD2I5PHJmc  We stopped by the always fun, unique and delicious Mellow Mushroom in Franklin Tennessee!
Sunday, February 8, 2026

Mariam Turkish Coffee Fishers Indiana

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 Check out Mariam Coffee, a great Turkish Coffee place in Fishers Indiana! https://youtu.be/3tjMbKUnuCk
Thursday, February 5, 2026

Von Saum aka Captain Hook in Fishers Indiana again

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 I worried that my previous video covering the final resting place of Christian children's TV show host Von Saum was a little confusing....

Ted's Sporting Goods in Columbia Tennessee

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Check out my youtube video on Ted's Sporting Goods in Columbia Tennessee!
Sunday, February 1, 2026

Duck River Books Columbia Tennessee 2025

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I've mentioned it before, but I really love Duck River Books in Columbia Tennessee.
Friday, January 30, 2026

Random Thoughts on Friday: Taking Vacations with Friends

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 Last year, we went to Arizona with our friends and their kids.  WE have had these friends for years.  I think I brought it up before that w...
Thursday, January 29, 2026

Spring Hill Tennessee December 2025

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We drove through Spring Hill Tennessee again recently!
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Fainting Goat Coffee Franklin Tennessee

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In December of 2025, we made another stop at one of my all time favorite coffee places, Fainting Goat in Franklin Tennessee!
Friday, January 23, 2026

Columbia Tennessee December 2025

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We had another great visit to Columbia Tennessee in December, 2025!

Random Thoughts on Friday: ur First Arizona Trip

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 And, one last Arizona story before we leave the state....... I have briefly mentioned this story many times....  But I love telling this o...
Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Wupatki National Monument Arizona

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We had a nice visit to Wupatki National Monument in Arizona in 2025!
Sunday, January 18, 2026

Queen Beanery Peebles Ohio 2025

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Check out the Queen Beanery Coffee Shop in Peebles Ohio!
Friday, January 16, 2026

Franklin Tennessee December 2025

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We had a great time in Franklin Tennessee at Christmas this year!
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Fainting Goat Coffee Spring Hill Tennessee 2025

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And we visited Spring Hill Tennessee AND Fainting Goat Coffee again!
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