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.

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center Tupelo Mississippi 2023

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Here is a quick look inside of the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center in Tupelo Mississippi!
Monday, January 29, 2024

The Horse and His Boy at the Ark Encounter January 2024

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One of the coolest theatrical experiences we have ever had happened recently at the Ark Encounter.  They hosted an unbelievable production o...
Sunday, January 28, 2024

Mammoth Onyx Cave and Hidden River Cave in Kentucky Brochure 1930s

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I picked up some old cave brochures recently.....  I am not sure exactly when this was printed, but most of the other items in the lot I fou...
Saturday, January 27, 2024

Spencer becomes a Junior Ranger at Mammoth Cave 2024

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My young friend Spencer got his Junior Ranger Badge at Mammoth Cave!
Friday, January 26, 2024

"Down In The Darkness: The Shadowy History of America's Haunted Mines, Tunnels and Caverns" by Troy Taylor

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Troy Taylor has written a ton of books....  and I have read several.  He is known for specializing in ghost/haunting type volumes and that i...
Thursday, January 25, 2024

Walloon Lake Michigan

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Here is a quick look at Walloon Lake Michigan!
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Mears Michigan 2023

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Heres a quick look at Mears Michigan!
Sunday, January 21, 2024

Petoskey Brewing Company Michigan 2023

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We loved having a meal at Petoskey Brewing Company while driving through Michigan!
Friday, January 19, 2024

Petoskey Michigan

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Check out Petoskey Michigan!  One of my favorite towns anywhere!
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

French Lick Scenic Railroad Train (stationary) Indiana Dec 2023

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  I put up a short video of us driving by the Train in French Lick Indiana.
Sunday, January 14, 2024

French Lick Springs Hotel Indiana Dec 2023

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Of course, while we were in the French Lick/West Baden Springs area, we stopped at the French Lick Springs Hotel! I have mentioned it many t...
Friday, January 12, 2024

West Baden Springs Hotel Indiana Dec 2023

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I have mentioned it here many times before- West Baden Springs Hotel is one of my favorite places on the planet.  Here is a quick video from...
Wednesday, January 10, 2024

French Lick and West Baden Springs Indiana December 2023

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I have gone on and on about my love for French Lick Indiana, and the surrounding area.  Here is a video from my most recent visit.  More to ...
Monday, January 8, 2024

Ludington Michigan 2023

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here is a quick visit to Ludington Michigan in 2023!
Saturday, January 6, 2024

House of Flavors Ludington Michigan 2023

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House of Flavors in Ludington Michigan.  Great food, great value, great atmosphere.  This IS easily one of my favorite places to eat at anyw...
Friday, January 5, 2024

Crosley Field Cincinnati Ohio postcard

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 I found this great old postcard recently, showing old Crosley Field in Cincinnati Ohio.  It is unused and undated.  It is a bit more vibran...

Crosley Field, Cincinnati Ohio

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This postcard went through the mail in 1944 from Newport Kentucky to Huntington, West Virginia.  the sender is a soldier at Fort Thomas, w...
Thursday, January 4, 2024

Proud Hound Coffee Cincinnati Ohio 2023

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Check out Proud Hound Coffee in Cincinnati!  

Lobby, Union Terminal, Cincinnati Ohio- Old Postcard

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 I found this beautiful old postcard of the murals inside of Union Terminal in Cincinnati recently.  It is unused and undated.
Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Ohio Caverns Postcards

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 Both of these great old unused postcards showing Ohio Caverns have identical backs.  The back of each says- Largest and most beautiful ...
Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Factory 52 Norwood Ohio 2023

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An old playing card factory is being transformed into a very cool mixed purpose destination near Cincinnati!  
Monday, January 1, 2024

Bird's Eye View of Cincinnati, Ohio

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This unused postcard shows a nice old scene of Cincinnati, with Union Terminal.
Sunday, December 31, 2023

Upland Brewing Company Indianapolis IN 2023

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We had a really nice meal at Upland Brewing Company in Indianapolis!
Friday, December 29, 2023

Home of Budweiser Lager Beer

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I found this very attractive old postcard showing "Home of Budweiser Anheuser-Busch-- St. Louis MO." recently. it is undated.
Thursday, December 28, 2023

Madison Indiana December 2023

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We took a quick drive through Madison Indiana right before Christmas!  This is one of the greatest little towns around, and they always deco...
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