Wildflower: Cup plant flowers 2026-07-24 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. The lovely yellow flowers of the cup plant make it an attraction for many pollinators, and the seeds along with the 'cups' of water, formed along the stems, are attractive to birds as both a food and water source. (wikipedia). Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Containment line for the Marble Cone fire 2026-07-24 - Monterey County, CA - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. Billy Joe writes, "Most every wildland fire is contained and ultimately controlled by removing the fuel to stop the spread. This hillside was too steep and rocky to use heavy equipment, so this containment line was hand constructed. Chainsaws, pulaskies and shovels were used to remove the fuel. Note: The burned area was to our right and the unburned area to our left. If I had not been there I would have been able to discern that. Reason being, the control line is angled out the hill to the right. This is done so that any burning material that might fall or be dislodged would fall or roll inside the burned area rather than falling or rolling across the control line into unburned fuel." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Home away from home for firefighters 2026-07-24 - Monterey County, CA - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. Billy Joe writes, "I suppose you can tell that our little camp, home away from home, is located in a valley between the hills. It is quite appropriate that the tree in the center of our camp site was a Valley Oak." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Troopers and officers recognized at annual awards ceremony 2026-07-24 - Lexington, KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky State Police. The KSP annual Sworn Awards Ceremony highlighted those who are dedicated to protecting Kentucky's 120 counties with a mission of creating a safer commonwealth for future generations. Among the honorees from Post 15 in Columbia, Detective Dexter Colvin was named 2025 Detective of the Year, and Trooper Jonathan Houk was named 2025 Public Affairs Officer of the Year. Picture, from left to right: Trooper Jonathan Houk, Trooper Derek Dennis, Trooper Robert Dials Jr., Officer Gregory Baxter, Detective Dexter Colvin and Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ad: Crazy Calf Lady specials at FM2 Saturday July 25: 2026-07-24 - Adair Co., KY . Breakfast - Ham and Cheese Omelette Platter $12. 2 egg omelette filled with diced ham and cheese, choice of plain or veggie loaded. Served with southern hashbrowns and griddled Buttermilk biscuit with jam or jelly of the day. Lunch - Gryo Smash tacos $12. 2 Gryo meat blend smash tacos, garnished with cucumber, red onion, home tzatziki and feta cheese(OPTIONAL). Served with Greek pasta salad featuring market fresh cherry tomatoes (Feta AND olives OPTIONAL) and drink. Homemade tzatziki. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mushrooms benefit from recent rainfall 2026-07-24 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. Wooded areas seem full of mushrooms this week after recent rainfall. My phone identified this one as a type of chanterelle, but was quick to point out that there are many toxic lookalikes. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Kentucky: The park that pizza built 2026-07-24 - Louisville, KY - Photo by Pen. Papa John's established a new global headquarters in the Atlanta metropolitan area in 2020, but its existing headquarters in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, is still active for its IT, supply chain, and legal departments. The Kentucky campus, located just off Blankenbaker Parkway, features a small walking park around a lake, complete with a waterfall. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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