Wildflowers: Purple Coneflowers 2026-07-01 - Coburg, KY - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com. Robert writes, "Spotted these wildflowers a few days earlier when I was riding around the Coburg area. Unfortunately they were growing in waist high 'weeds', about 30 feet from the road, so the thought occurred to me how bad do you want to photograph them? It had rained earlier, and the temperatures were cooler. After looking for poison ivy and seeing none, I dove in! Showered when I got home and escaped bug bites as well. It was worth it-barely." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Strawberry Moon 2026-07-01 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Roldcat. The full strawberry moon rises from behind tree limbs in Crocus. Paired Photo: Full Moon Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

KDFW: Report wild turkey sightings in July and Aug 2026-07-01 - Central Kentucky - Photo courtesy Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife . The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources asks the public to be on the lookout for Kentucky's native wild turkeys this summer and share their observations through the summer turkey brood survey, now through August 31, 2026. To report sightings of wild turkeys during the survey window, July 1 to Aug. 31, visit the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Summer Turkey Brood Survey webpage. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Fountain in Holiday Colors 2026-07-01 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Doug Beard. Doug writes, "The front fountain on Lowes Lane will be illuminated in our nation's colors each evening thru the 4th of July holiday!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Stadium dogs 2026-07-01 - Indianapolis, IN - Photo by Pen. A polish sausage and a regular hot dog enjoyed while watching the Indianapolis Indians face off against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at Victory Stadium. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Chris Wells named Mid-South Conference Commissioner 2026-07-01 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Lindsey Wilson University athletics administrator Chris Wells, who has 25 years of experience leading college athletics, has been named commissioner of the Mid-South Conference. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A favorite photo from Fathers Day celebrations 2026-07-01 - Adair County, KY - Photo from family collection. One of the favorites from this Fathers Day was this from father of four, Easton Bryant. He shared, "Not sure how many more years I’ll be able to recreate this one. Owning a small business feels like a heavy load pretty darn often. Also, it holds no comparison to the impact of being a father. While there has to be at least a million things I could be doing better, I never let too much time pass without telling these four hooligans this: “I love being your Daddy. I’m so thankful I get to do it.” " Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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