S-Tree campground is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest and has a 14 day stay limit. It is part of the London Ranger District near McKee in Jackson County, Kentucky. A small picnic area at the entrance of the campground features a historic picnic shelter that was constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian […]
While visiting the library in McKee, Kentucky we passed by the Big Turtle Trailhead and decided to check it out. It is part of the Sheltowee Trace which is a 319-mile National Recreation Trail running through Kentucky and Tennessee. The trail was started by a US Forest Service landscape architect named Verne Orndorf in 1979. […]
In a small corner of McKee, Kentucky stands an absolutely breathtaking memorial dedicated to our veterans. The Jackson County Veteran’s Monument and Memorial stands in memory of and to honor the men and women of Jackson County who have served our nation. The monument is a 5 sided pentagon representing each of the 5 branches […]
McCammon Branch Falls is a hidden gem located just behind the Gray Hawk Community Park in Mckee, Kentucky. When you arrive at the park drive all the way to the back and park at the picnic shelter. There is no marker for the trail, but if you head to the corner of the clearing of […]
Flat Lick Falls Recreational Area is located in Gray Hawk Kentucky near the city of McKee. The park has a restroom, a picnic shelter, trashcans and scattered picnic tables are available throughout the area. There are large open fields to play in and a small pond on site. Apparently the restroom also has showers in […]
Date Visited: January 8, 2019 Address: 200 Artisan Way – Berea, KY 40403 GPS: 37.59664, -84.31112 Hours: Open 7 days a week from 9am-6pm Website: Kentucky Artisan Center Phone: 859-985-5448 On July 30, 2003 a ribbon cutting ceremony marked the opening of the 25,000 square foot Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea. Lobby gallery exhibits […]
Date Visited: October 28, 2019 Address: 3380 Beaver Road – Union, KY 41091 GPS: 38.88344, -84.7474 Website: Kentucky State parks Phone: 859-384-3522 Museum and Visitor Center Hours: March 16- November 12 – Open daily 8:30 am – 4:00 pm November 13 -March 15 – Open Monday – Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Price: Admission to the park as […]
Date Visited: October 28, 2019 Address: 224 Wright Street – Covington, KY 41011 GPS: 39.08818, -84.52643 ATTENTION: This house is on private property, so be respectful of the owners and stick to the sidewalk to take your pictures. Little green men don’t live here, but it’s not often you see spaceships in the […]
The Slade, Kentucky welcome center is a great place to pick up maps and trail information for the nearby Red River Gorge and Natural Bridge State Resort Park. The staff is friendly and if your looking for events going on in Powell County or information on local businesses they will be able to help. […]
