It’s National Bourbon Heritage Month–celebrating America’s only native spirit. So what better time to launch the newest book from the My Old Kentucky Road Trip team? Our friends at Barrel House Distilling in Lexington hosted the launch party for The State of Bourbon: Exploring the Spirit of Kentucky on September 1, and it was a blast!Continue reading “Launching ‘The State of Bourbon’”
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A Road Trip to Fancy Farm
If you’re willing to make the drive to Graves County this weekend, be sure to wear something that’s NOT red or blue—unless you’re ready to rally for your favorite political candidate. The average church picnic conjures up images of potluck suppers, neighbors sharing a picnic table, or children playing across the lawn. When you attendContinue reading “A Road Trip to Fancy Farm”
Let’s Get McCracken! (See you in Paducah this weekend)
We’re headed to Paducah to celebrate the Grand Opening of Bricolage Art Collective, signing books, and exploring Quilt City, USA. Tell us: What else should we see?
A Road Trip to Carrollton, Kentucky: Where the River Meets the River
In northern Kentucky, visit the spot where the Kentucky River meets the Ohio River. Carrollton has so much to do, including General Butler State Park!
Going ‘One to One with Bill Goodman’ on KET
We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Bill Goodman on One to One on KET. We chatted about some of our favorite destinations, how we got started road tripping (and blogging), and some of our recommendations for new road trips.
“Good Morning to All” and a Good Monument to the Happy Birthday Sisters
Have trouble finding the monument to Louisville’s “Happy Birthday Sisters?” You’re not alone. But that may be changing!
Delicious Geometry: Celebrate A Very Special Pi Day with the Sweetest Spots to Grab a Slice
Sweet or Savory, everyone should indulge with a slice for “Pi Day!” Here are a few of our favorite Bluegrass spots to stuff your ‘pie hole.’
Baby, it’s cold outside…drive safe!
The Essential MOKRT guide to keeping you and your trusted wheels safe on the road.
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