Restoration work at historic Trabue Russell House 2026-08-06 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The Columbia City Council authorized advertising for bids for Phase 1 of the historic Trabue Russell House restoration project. The first phase will include removal of vinyl siding and soffits, evaluation and repair of the original wood siding and trim, replacement of several non-historic windows with historically appropriate aluminum-clad windows, carpentry work and additional exterior restoration. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair Co.: Aug 5 sunrise 2026-08-06 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Tommy Bailey. Photographer Tommy Bailey captured this beautiful sunrise over eastern Adair County on Wednesday morning, August 5, 2026. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Largest Hedge Apple tree in the nation, unofficially 2026-08-05 - Harrodsburg, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. America's 'unofficial largest' Osage Orange Tree welcomes visitors at Old Fort Harrod State Park. The Osage Orange Tree (Maclura pomifera) is most commonly called the Hedge Apple Tree with fruit that makes great throwing balls. The sign at its base reads, "Circa late 18th Century, Tree crown is 76', Tree height is 88', Circumference of tree standing 12' 4", Diameter at breast height 56". The Harrodsburg tree is taller and broader than the National Champion, but remains the Unofficial National Champion due to the split trunk." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Pioneer Days begin at Old Fort Harrod August 13th 2026-08-05 - Harrodsburg, KY - Photo by Donna Rieder. Old Fort Harrod State Park in Harrodsburg, KY showcases 15 acres of history, featuring a reconstruction of Fort Harrod, the first permanent American settlement in the state of Kentucky. They will celebrate it at the upcoming Pioneer Days festival at Old Fort Harrod State Park August 13 through 15, 2026. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

An invitation to pause and admire the blossoms 2026-08-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The Alley Cat Garden is looking great this summer. The Jane Austen-inspired garden invites Fortune Street passers by to pause and admire each of the varieties in bloom. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Closing out VBS week at Columbia United Methodist 2026-08-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Kyle Ballou led a group of Vacation Bible School campers as they shared their experiences with the congregation Sunday at Columbia United Methodist Church. Kyle and Leah are the leaders of the Children's Ministry. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

What do you see in the clouds? 2026-08-05 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Pam Capozziello. Pam writes, "Using your imagination when examining the clouds and contrails... I see a boot and a cross in this photo. " Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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