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
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3.5 Weeks In Connecticut – What Should We Do?
Greetings from Vermont! Shae, Truffles and I arrived in Colchester, VT last night and will be in the state for the next 3 weeks. After that, we'll be heading to Connecticut for 3.5 weeks, so it's already time for us to start planning our time there. Through our own research … [Read more...] about 3.5 Weeks In Connecticut – What Should We Do?
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
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
Going Wine Tasting At Harkness Edwards Vineyards In Winchester, Kentucky
We visited two wineries in Kentucky. Everyone says the first, Purple Toad, is *the* Kentucky winery. I respectfully and strongly disagree. If you want to taste a lot of wines in a variety of flavors but stand the entire time and experience OK service, then sure - stop by … [Read more...] about Going Wine Tasting At Harkness Edwards Vineyards In Winchester, Kentucky
5 Great Places To Eat & Drink In & Around Lexington, Kentucky
After just 24 hours in Lexington, I was worried our road trip budget would be blown out of the water this month by food and drink costs. That's because we had a great dinner the evening we arrived and then a great breakfast the following morning. Thankfully we managed to rein … [Read more...] about 5 Great Places To Eat & Drink In & Around Lexington, Kentucky
Why The Buffalo Trace Distillery Spoiled Us For The Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Before we arrived in Kentucky, one of the things I was most looking forward to was going on tours at multiple distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The Lexington/Frankfort area seemed to have the highest concentration of large bourbon producers, including Woodford … [Read more...] about Why The Buffalo Trace Distillery Spoiled Us For The Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Hunting For Forest Giants In A Giant Forest At Bernheim Forest, Kentucky
Last year there were trolls. This year there were giants. One of our favorite activities last year was going on a Troll Hunt at The Morton Arboretum just outside of Chicago. The trolls were incredible sculptures designed and created by artist Thomas Dambo, plus he made an … [Read more...] about Hunting For Forest Giants In A Giant Forest At Bernheim Forest, Kentucky
Talk Derby To Me: Our Day At The 2019 Kentucky Derby
Tickets secured early? Check. Fascinators? Check. Advice for infield seating? Check. Review of prohibited and allowed items? Check. This anxious person's checking and rechecking of these items and more over and over? Check. The Kentucky Derby is a very exciting and … [Read more...] about Talk Derby To Me: Our Day At The 2019 Kentucky Derby
3rd Time Lucky: Hiking To Dog Slaughter Falls In Kentucky
It took three attempts over the course of two separate days and 17 miles of hiking, but I finally made it to Dog Slaughter Falls in Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky. There are different reasons as to why the first two hikes didn't lead to Dog Slaughter Falls, so I was … [Read more...] about 3rd Time Lucky: Hiking To Dog Slaughter Falls In Kentucky