When we visited Cincinnati, OH early on in our 50 state road trip, I taste-tested a lot of Cincinnati chili to see which I thought was the best. Skyline Chili won that competition, but we subsequently received a number of comments suggesting other Cincinnati chili … [Read more...] about What’s The Best Cincinnati Chili? The Results Of My Cincinnati Chili Challenge
Kentucky
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Kentucky
Shae and I recently left Kentucky after spending 6 weeks there as the 12th state on our 5 year, 50 state road trip. I didn't have high hopes for Kentucky when we arrived. I was looking forward to all the bourbon, but my impression of the state before visiting wasn't … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Kentucky
Attending A Bone Soiree: Dog Brunch At Hotel Covington In Covington, KY
You mean you don't drive 1.5 hours to take your dog to brunch? Do you even love your dog? Truffles is lovingly nicknamed "Princess Paw" in our house, for good reason. She's been taken to North America's Largest Dog Festival, enjoys specialty dog events, dines in the finest … [Read more...] about Attending A Bone Soiree: Dog Brunch At Hotel Covington In Covington, KY
Going Canoeing On Elkhorn Creek With Canoe Kentucky
Canoeing in a beautiful spot + great beer = a great birthday present. Shae and I had originally intended to only spend a week in Lexington, Kentucky on our 50 state road trip, but we extended that by a week seeing as there was so much fun stuff to do in the area. We then added … [Read more...] about Going Canoeing On Elkhorn Creek With Canoe Kentucky
A Taste of History: Candy Tour & Tasting At Rebecca Ruth Candy In Frankfort, KY
"We got bourbon balls when we got off the plane!" This is what my mom said upon landing in Louisville, KY for the weekend of the Kentucky Derby. What I don't know is whether or not she got the real thing. The bourbon ball originated in a small, women-owned-and-run business in … [Read more...] about A Taste of History: Candy Tour & Tasting At Rebecca Ruth Candy In Frankfort, KY
Hiking The Low Gap Trail At Natural Bridge State Resort Park In Kentucky
After spending 6 weeks in Kentucky during our 5 year, 50 state road trip, Shae and I wanted to make the most of our final few days in the state. With just a few days until we were due to head to our next state, we took a trip from Lexington down to Natural Bridge State Resort … [Read more...] about Hiking The Low Gap Trail At Natural Bridge State Resort Park In Kentucky
Touring Claiborne Farm, The Resting Place Of Secretariat In Paris, Kentucky
The final stop on my horse tour of Kentucky is where the life of a race horse begins and, for some of the greats, ends - Claiborne Farm. Claiborne Farm is about 30 minutes outside of Lexington, KY and is home to some of the greatest horses for breeding and the resting place of … [Read more...] about Touring Claiborne Farm, The Resting Place Of Secretariat In Paris, Kentucky
Meeting Retired Race Horses At Old Friends Farm Near Lexington, Kentucky
What does a horse do after racing? While in Kentucky we were able to see all parts of the life of a racing horse. We had the opportunity to watch them race at the Kentucky Derby, I visited Claiborne Farm where horses are bred and buried, while between birth, racing and burial … [Read more...] about Meeting Retired Race Horses At Old Friends Farm Near Lexington, Kentucky
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Lexington, Kentucky
The final stop on our 6 week visit to Kentucky during our 50 state road trip was Lexington. We'd originally planned to stay 5-10 nights, then those 5-10 nights became 13. Shae subsequently booked an activity near Lexington for my birthday, so we ended up staying there for 16 … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Lexington, Kentucky
4 Natural Bridges In 1 Day At Carter Caves State Resort Park In Kentucky
One of the places I was most looking forward to visiting during our 6 weeks in Kentucky was Carter Caves State Resort Park. I'd seen photos of the park when What's That Rattle visited last year, so I added it to our list of things to do as it looked beautiful there. Our … [Read more...] about 4 Natural Bridges In 1 Day At Carter Caves State Resort Park In Kentucky