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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site

Planning a trip to Central Kentucky? Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site in Hodgenville is an interesting and peaceful place to spend an hour or two learning more about the life of our 16th president.  We visited the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site on a recent weekend trip to Kentucky, along with Cumberland Falls, and Kentucky Horse Park. Located approximately an hour south of Louisville, Kentucky, off I-65, the park is nestled among rolling hills and farmland and is the perfect spot for a walk or picnic. 

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Two Days in Kentucky: A Weekend Road Trip

This past weekend, Dennis needed to go to Cincinnati on business and had to be there on both Friday and the following Monday. Because we live in the opposite corner of Ohio, over 300 miles away, we decided to drive down and take the weekend to explore Kentucky. Despite closures due to the current virus situation, we were able to make the most of our two days in Kentucky. Continue reading “Two Days in Kentucky: A Weekend Road Trip”

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Eleven Tips for Safe Travel During the Epidemic

Has the recent lockdown made your urge to travel worse than usual? If so, you’re not alone. When Dennis announced that he had a business trip to the University of Cincinnati this past week, I was more than willing to go along. He needed to be there on both Friday and the following Monday, so it made sense to spend the weekend rather than drive the 300 plus miles back and forth a second time.  Rather than stay in Ohio, I thought we could travel a little further south and visit a few places in Kentucky.  Reflecting on our trip, I’ve come up with ten tips for safe travel during the current epidemic.

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