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Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest, Forest Giants

Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest Forest Giants are really cool. The hike to each is easy and kid friendly. Here is an expert from the Website about the Gaints, “In conjunction with our 90th anniversary in 2020, Bernheim welcomed Danish artist, Thomas Dambo, to construct three giant sculptures throughout the arboretum using recycled wood from…
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The final resting place of Colonel Sanders

“Colonel Sanders’ gravesite attracts visitors from around the world, serving as a tribute to the entrepreneur who revolutionized the fast-food industry” Colonel Harland Sanders, the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), is buried in Louisville, Kentucky. His final resting place is located at Cave Hill Cemetery, a historic and well-known cemetery in the city. Cave…
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The first Kentucky Fried Chicken

“It was originally called Sanders Court & Café” The first Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant was established in Corbin, Kentucky, in 1930 by Colonel Harland Sanders. Located inside a gas station, it was originally called Sanders Court & Café. Sanders developed his signature recipe of 11 herbs and spices during this time, which became the…
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Ben Salley Swinging Bridge

“Suspended by cables, allowing it to sway gently with the movement of those who cross it.” The Ben Salley Swinging Bridge, located near the quaint town of Clay City, Kentucky, is named after a local resident, Ben Salley, who played a pivotal role in its construction. In the early 20th century, the need for a…
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Owensboro’s 300-Year-Old Sassafras

“Estimated to be around 300 years old, this towering tree has witnessed centuries of change in the city” A long one of Owensboro’s main streets stands a truly remarkable natural wonder: the largest known sassafras tree in the world. Estimated to be around 300 years old, this towering tree has witnessed centuries of change in…
