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, August 30, 2024

Caribou Coffee Grand Rapids Michigan 2024

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Im glad to see some Caribou Coffee shops popping back up again!
Thursday, August 29, 2024

"Bigfoot South" by Chester Moore

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 I bought a copy of "Bigfoot South:  Examining Cryptozoology's Greatest Mystery In the Southern United States (Expanded Edition)...
Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Cumberland Caverns History Walking Tour 2024

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Cumberland Caverns is a very famous cave that has been on my list for some time.  We FINALLY made it there in August 2024 for this tour!
Monday, August 26, 2024

The Cheese Lady Grand Rapids Michigan

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Ummmm.  Do you like cheese.  Of course you do.  GO see the cheese lady to sample some of the best cheese!
Sunday, August 25, 2024

"Bluegrass Bigfoot: Encounters with the Kentucky Wildman Vol. 1" by Charles E. Raymond

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Recently I grabbed a nice warm beverage at Daniel Boone Coffee at the Gorge (I love that place).  I always check their merch area, because t...
Friday, August 23, 2024

Hopkinsville Kentucky Visitor Center 2024

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When you visit Hopkinsville, make sure you stop by their visitor center.  They have a lot of info on the Hopkinsville Goblins, The Sleeping ...
Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Mac Woods Dune Ride Michigan 2024

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We had a lot of fun enjoying a Mac Woods Dune Ride in Michigan!
Monday, August 19, 2024

Quills Coffee Shop Louisville Kentucky

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We really love Quills Coffee, a small chain mostly out of Louisville!  Love this place!
Saturday, August 17, 2024

"Discover Salem 2024: Your Guide to the Witch City" by Ron Martin

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Ron Martin lives in Indiana, but he makes a pilgrimage to Salem Massachusetts yearly.  He loves the town, and has become it's #1 tourist...
Friday, August 16, 2024

Espresso Book Machine at Schuler Books Grand Rapids Michigan

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Schuler Books in Grand Rapids Michigan is a great, independent bookstore, and they also have an Espresso Machine- they can help you self pub...
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Higher Ground Coffee Union City Tennessee

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One of my all time favorite coffee shops anywhere is Higher Ground Coffee in Union City Tennessee!
Monday, August 12, 2024

Kentucky Reptile Zoo Tortoise Show 2024

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We enjoyed learning about the critters at the Kentucky Reptile Zoo!
Friday, August 9, 2024

Snakes! at Kentucky Reptile Zoo Slade 2024

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Make sure you stop by the Kentucky Reptile Zoo when you visit the Red River Gorge/Natural Bridge area!
Wednesday, August 7, 2024

"In Shadows Canyon Red" by Bill Stark

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I saw that the book, "In Shadows Canyon Red:  Our Haunted Cabin in the Red River Gorge" by Bill Stark was coming out....  I knew I...

Legend at Pope Lick Louisville Kentucky 2024

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We recently walked by the Pope Lick Trestle, and we went to the new business, the Legend at Pope Lick, both relating to a scary legend!
Monday, August 5, 2024

Up North Coffee and Not So Shabby Gifts Harrison Michigan

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Michigan is such a great state for coffee, we were thrilled to find "Up North Coffee" as we drove to the Mackinac Island area from...
Friday, August 2, 2024

Dorena Hickman Ferry June 2024

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Here is our complete ferry ride from Hickman Kentucky to Dorena Missouri!
Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Thrillville Thrillbillies Southern Illinois Miners 2024 and 2012

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I have been catching baseball games in Marion Illinois for some time.  I was FINALLY able to catch the newest team, the Thrillville Thrillbi...
Sunday, July 28, 2024

Taqueria Tsunami Marietta Georgia 11 13 2023

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A great restaurant we loved in Marietta Georgia is Taqueria Tsunami!
Friday, July 26, 2024

Douceur De France French Bakery and Cafe Marietta Georgia

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We stopped at Douceur De France French Bakery and Cafe in Marietta several times on our recent trip....  We had some spectacular meals!
Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Siete Tacos and Tequila Marietta Georgia

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Marietta Georgia has some great restaurants....  Siete Tacos and Tequila was one of our favorites!
Sunday, July 21, 2024

Marietta Georgia November 2023

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I have found myself there a lot over the last few years, and I am grateful for that!  Marietta Georgia is one of my favorite towns on the pl...
Friday, July 19, 2024

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Georgia

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As we left Georgia on our recent trip, we stopped by the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park!
Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Daily Grind Coffee House Marietta Georgia

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If you find yourself in Marietta Georgia, stop by the Daily Grind for a nice cup of coffee!
Sunday, July 14, 2024

Hilton Atlanta Marietta Hotel and Conference Center Georgia 2023

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We enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel and Conference Center!
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