Scenic Kentucky: Octagon Hall 2026-08-10 - Franklin, KY - Photo by Pam Capozziello. Pam writes, "This is the slaves' quarters on the property of Octagon Hall, located in Franklin. Octagon Hall is one of the most haunted properties in all of KY...it is noted that 40 ghosts are known to have been photographed there. I have been there twice and it is worth going there for the tour of the house. Admission used to be just 20 bucks. While I did not get to see any ghosts personally, I did happen to photograph this shot of the slaves quarters showing an obvious large orb in the front door as well as a mist in the tree! It was not raining when I went there... if you are into spooky places, this place is a must to check out!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mt Carmel Cemetery view 28 July 2026 2026-08-09 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Mike Watson. Dave Thomas and Mike Watson led participants through the Mt Carmel Cemetery for Lanterns and Tombstones on Friday, August 7, 2026. Mike says, "We had an excellent event, wandered over the cemetery, told a few stories, and we learned some great information for a future event." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Cemeteries relocated to Mount Carmel 2026-08-09 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Mike Watson. Mount Carmel Cemetery is located adjacent to the Mount Carmel Church. When Green River lands were impounded and the Lake began forming, many small cemeteries in the area were to be relocated. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers were to move all known burials to newly designated sites. Twenty-four graveyards were moved to Mount Carmel. Those moved were: Johnston, Mont E. Corbin, Cox, Old Mt. Carmel, Chester Corbin, Loy, Leach, Watson-Rice, Overstreet, Ballou, Riall, Renfro, Pike, ourning, Russell, Feese, Arnold, Tucker, Plum Point, Christie, Knifley, Watson, Thomas, Campbell, and Fischer Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Wilson Creek 2026-08-09 - Pisgah National Forest - Photo by Trish Fisher. Trish writes, "This place is a very well known attraction in the heart of Caldwell County, NC. Beautiful waterfalls and natural beauty and landscapes. The hurricane really tore this beautiful place apart. The beauty is that with the community and volunteers Wilson Creek is open for visitors again. The best fun and natural swimming area around. Rainbow trout are known to the biggest coming out of Wilson Creek." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Hummingbirds on Melson Ridge 2026-08-09 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Wendy Butler Burt. Wendy Burt writes from her farm, "AAAAAACK! I’m dealing with hummingbird hysteria here on Melson Ridge! Somehow, I let 3 of the 4 hummingbird feeders go dry. And now I’m feeding both my resident hummingbirds and the earliest migrants . . . using up well over 1 gallon of sugar solution a day." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Growing Tourism numbers reflected on Green River Lake 2026-08-09 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Mig Feuser, Adair Progress. Growing Tourism numbers reflect what Kelly Caldwell and her family have spent decades building at Holmes Bend Marina. After one of the most difficult years in its long history in 2025 from flooding, the marina reopened this spring, 2026, with a sense of optimism. Early bookings for fishing trips and cabin rentals pointed toward a busy season, and Caldwell said visitors have once again been filling the docks. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Columbia Adair Chamber to meet Tuesday at Holmes Bend 2026-08-09 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Mig Feuser, Adair Progress. The Caldwell family will welcome Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce members to Holmes Bend Boat Dock and Marina on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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