Scenic Kentucky: Whales Mouth in Mammoth Cave 2024-10-27 - Mammoth Cave National Park - Photo by Veronica Arnold. Whales Mouth in Mammoth Cave, as seen by lantern light. Veronica says, "If anyone wishes to see it like this, take the Violet City tour. Cheers to exploring where we live!" The park service says of the Violet City tour, "At three hours long, this tour winds through the history and prehistory of Mammoth Cave as you wander through huge, broad tunnels. This tour climbs and descends many incredibly steep hills on historic dirt trails as you experience the cave in the light of the earliest explorers. This tour is ideal for visitors who like to hike and are wanting a unique way to experience the cave." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Canada Geese 2024-10-27 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A sure sign of cooler weather is when the geese can see their breath. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ancient Maple trees at the Trabue Russell House 2024-10-25 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Part of Columbia's heritage includes the ancient Maple trees which turn to brilliant oranges and yellows in fall at the Trabue Russell House on Jamestown Street. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Art class taking pumpkins to Blair Park 2024-10-25 - Columbia, KY - Photo from ACHS. Adair County Fiscal Court is pleased to have these extraordinary pumpkins heading from Ms. Davenport's art class at ACHS to the Jim Blair Park and Recreation Center for the contest and display through Halloween. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Accepting donations to go to Mountain City, TN 2024-10-25 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Mayor Pam Hoots. The Columbia/Adair County School Resource Officers are conducting a drive for the Johnson County Schools in Mountain City, Tennessee. They are taking socks, gloves/mittens, beanies/hats, blankets, sleeping bags, and cleaning supplies. A trailer is located in the parking lot behind Columbia City Hall for donations. It will be available from 6:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted through October 29 and will be delivered on October 30. Pictured left to right: Mayor Pamela Hoots, SRO Mark Harris, SRO John Harris, SRO Jimmy Luttrell, and K9 Rowdy. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Kentucky: Moonbow at Cumberland Falls 2024-10-25 - Corbin, KY - Photo by Graham Waggener. A moonbow just below Cumberland Falls on a recent starry October night. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Sheep Rock at John Day Fossil Beds, 2 of 3 2024-10-25 - Central Oregon - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com. Robert writes, "This is the end of the trail that was mentioned in the first photo of this Monument. While I was in awe of these colors, it turns out this unit was a prelude for something even more spectacular...next series-Painted Hills Unit!" Robert recommends this link if you'd like to learn more about the John Day Fossil Beds: www.nps.gov/joda. More photos from this trip coming this week. Click 'Read more' to see all photos posted so far. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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