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Southern Byways

November 15th, 2007

Let’s Go the the Mountains: Train Rides

Train rides just may be one of the best ways to experience the mountains, especially if you want to see as much as you can in a short amount of time.
In Georgia, hop aboard for a trip on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad . Departing from Blue Ridge, this three- and-a-half hour ride includes a […]

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September 2nd, 2007

The Kentucky Bourbon Festival

All kinds of festivals and fall fairs are coming out of the woodwork over the next few months, but the minute I spotted this one, I thought that a lot of you just might be interested in knowing more!
“Jim Rutledge, master distiller at Four Roses Distillery, knows all about the art of Kentucky bourbon-making […]

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July 18th, 2007

Best Of… Kentucky Loves Colonel Sanders

This month our theme is … Best of. I thought about everything that the south had to offer and it was hard to pin down one thing. And then I thought about something that I have always loved and people are instantly familiar with… 
I don’t think that there is a person alive who hasn’t […]

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July 10th, 2007

So You Think You’re Smart

So You Think You’re Smart: 150 Fun and Challenging Brain Teasers
I’m always looking for ways to pass the time on the long trip down and found this book. Yes, I do get extremely antsy (is that really a word??) And it just might be the answer to those long hours stuck in the car! […]

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July 4th, 2007

Today’s Destination - Newport Aquarium, Kentucky

Any outdoor lovers in your family?? If so, they are going to love the Newport Aquarium. It features 11,000 animals representing over 600 species. That seems rather impressive to me! It also contains one million gallons of fresh and salt water. Sounds as if you could spend a lot of time there!! Here’s just […]

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June 25th, 2007

Six Flags and Their Thrill Rides

I don’t know about you, but a lot of amusement park rides… quite frankly, scare me. Granted, most of the time, the rides are well serviced and nothing goes wrong, but then you read about rides when things DO GO WRONG. All I can say is that I hope that this horrible accident will […]

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May 9th, 2007

O.J. Simpson thrown out of local steakhouse on eve of Kentucky Derby

“LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The owner of an upscale steakhouse in Louisville said he asked O.J. Simpson to leave his restaurant the night before the Kentucky Derby because he is sickened by the attention Simpson still attracts.

  ”I didn’t want to serve him because of my convictions of what he’s done to those families,” Jeff Ruby said […]

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November 29th, 2006

Kentucky Whiskey Cake

Just a little something for those of you who really don’t care for fruit cake… although I can’t imagine why?? Anyway, here are the ingredients. Looks pretty decadent to me. Not that I’m giving up fruit cake any time soon, but when it comes to the holidays, I don’t think that you can have too […]

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November 25th, 2006

Soaking Up Kentucky Culture

Well, they certainly don’t play music like this where I live, so if I want to get a feel for all things… Kentucky, this is certainly a good place to start. From what I can gather, this music has been traced back to the 1600s and you will never guess, but the music has roots […]

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October 17th, 2006

American Cave Museum & Hidden River Cave

Not everyone is up for squeezing into tight spaces 150 feet below the surface, but for those who are, a day at Hidden River Cave in Kentucky is the place for you. Strap on your minor’s helmet and climb your way through a dark, undiscovered world, it begs the question, who needs the sun?
The Hidden […]

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