The Mountain Parkway in Kentucky serves as a crucial artery connecting the Bluegrass region to the state’s rugged southeastern mountains, enhancing accessibility and promoting economic development through improved transportation.
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A Winter Exploration of Four Cincinnati Southern Railway Tunnels
Exploring old railroad tunnels during the cold winter months is a favorite pastime of mine.
Navigating History: The Big Sandy River’s Canalization Efforts
The Big Sandy River, bordering Kentucky and West Virginia, was once a bustling waterway with locks and dams to facilitate commerce. Its significance waned with the advent of railroads leading to the abandonment of most locks by 1947.
The Bridges of the Lower Licking River
I recently set out on a day-long photographic expedition, focusing on capturing the beauty and engineering marvels of several notable bridges along the Licking River in northern Kentucky.
Rediscovering Covington, Kentucky’s Lost Bridge
The Covington Waterworks Bridge over the Licking River between Covington and Wilder, Kentucky has a peculiar backstory.
The Spectacular Bridges of the Kentucky River Palisades
Spanning the deep limestone gorges carved over eons by the winding Kentucky River, the bridges that traverse these palisades are feats of both human ingenuity and audacious spirit.
A Brief History of the L&N Rowland Branch
The Louisville & Nashville (L&N) Railroad’s Rowland Branch stands as a testament to an era when railroads were the heartbeats of American towns. Stretching across 33 miles, this line linked Stanford on the L&N’s Lebanon Branch to Richmond, passing through Lancaster.
An Autumn Tribute to Clay’s Ferry Bridges
It’s easy to overlook something you drive over on your daily commute, but how many have actually admired the two bridges at Clay’s Ferry in central Kentucky?
From Wicket Dams to a “Super Dam”: A History of the Greenup Locks and Dam
The Greenup Locks and Dam, located in Lloyd, Kentucky, was built during an industrial boom along the Ohio River.
Endangered Icons: The Struggle to Maintain Kentucky’s Covered Bridges
With just 11 structures remaining erect in Kentucky, the state’s covered bridges served a purpose beyond mere connectivity.