Tag Archives: My Old Kentucky Road Trip

Launching ‘The State of Bourbon’

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’”

Total Eclipse of the Road Trip

The biggest celestial event of the century calls for a road trip, and a road trip calls for a playlist! Rock your eclipse trip with our hand-picked tunes to celebrate the sun, the moon, and the party that’s happening in Western Kentucky. Listen Here:

Plan Your Road Trip to Lebanon, Kentucky’s Mayberry Pie Festival

Did you say pie? Join us for laughs, sweets, and fun at the inaugural Mayberry Pie Festival in Lebanon this weekend! Barney Fife is making an appearance.

Road Trip Tips: Five Kentucky Road Trip Must Haves

It’s the best time of year for a road trip! We have a few road trip tips for you road warriors as you hit the road and soak up the late summer weather!

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”

A Great City Springs Up: Lexington, Kentucky’s McConnell Springs and Town Branch

Not all great cities are built on rivers! Some of them, like Lexington, Kentucky, are built on artisan springs and underground creeks.

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.