Traveling the Bluegrass | Kentucky Life | KET
Planning a trip to Kentucky? Need a road trip idea? Here the Ky Dept. of Travel and Tourism and KET's Kentucky Life break up the Bluegrass State into 9 distinct regions -- defined by culture, characteristics, and traditions -- to help you plan your next vacation!
• Western Waterlands: Lake Barkley, Kentucky Lake, and the Land Between the Lakes
Bluegrass, Blues, and BBQ: Bill Monroe's birthplace, the W.C. Handy Blues Festival, and Owensboro barbecue
• Bourbon, Horses, and History: Distilleries, the Kentucky Derby, and the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace
• Northern Kentucky River Region: Kentucky Speedway, Newport Aquarium, and the covered bridge capital of Kentucky, Flemingsburg
• Bluegrass Region: Horse farms, the State Capitol, and Berea, the state's crafts and folk arts capital
• Kentucky's Southern Shorelines: Lake Cumberland, Big South Fork, and Mill Springs Park, home of the world's largest working water-wheel
• Caves, Lakes, and Corvettes: Mammoth Cave, Nolin Lake, Barren River, and the National Corvette Museum
• Kentucky's Appalachians: Red River Gorge, the Country Music Highway Museum, and Carter Caves
• Daniel Boone Country: Cumberland Gap, Natural Bridge, and Renfro Valley
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Places You Wouldn't Want to Live in the U.S.
Are you thinking of relocating somewhere in the States? Make sure you take a look at the 12 worst places to live in the U.S. before you make any decisions about your next home base.
12. St. Louis, Missouri
Over 14% of St. Louis’ population is living below the poverty line. Out of 100,000 residents, every year 35.3 are murdered, which ranks it as one of America’s most dangerous cities too.
11. Reno, Nevada
Reno was the gambling capital of the US until Las Vegas was developed and “The Biggest Little City in the World” has been in economic decline ever since. Reno experiences nearly 39 annual crimes per 1,000 residents.
10. Modesto, California
Despite being home to the largest winery in the world, the unemployment rate was nearly 13% in 2014. Modesto ranks number one in the country for car theft and out of 200,000 residents, up to 10,000 are reported to be gang members.
9. Oakland, California
The economy in Oakland is strong with a good median household income. ($51,683.) However, home to around 50 gangs and a high violent crime rate, Oakland also suffers from high traffic congestion and poor air quality. 190% worse than the national average.
8. New Orleans, Louisiana
The “murder capital of the country, also has one of the worst toxic-substance records. New Orleans has still not recovered from Hurricane Katrina, and was ranked number two in “America’s Dirtiest Cities.”
7. Birmingham, Alabama
27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Out of every 100,000 residents, 1400 are victims of violent crimes due to the prominent drug trade and high poverty rate.
6. Stockton, California
In 2012, the city filed for bankruptcy. Forbes voted Stockton as one of the most dangerous cities in America due to its high crime rates with over 20,000 violent and property crimes committed last year.
5. Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is the largest city on the Mississippi River with over 20% of its inhabitants living below the poverty line. In Memphis you stand a 1 in 12 chance of being a victim of crime.
4. New Haven, Connecticut
Home of Yale University, the surrounding areas of New Haven are impoverished and crime ridden. Nearly 68 crimes occur annually for every 1,000 residents.
3. Cleveland, Ohio
Aside from being one of the most corrupt cities in the country, Cleveland also has harsh weather conditions, with an average of 60 inches of snowfall each year.
2. Detroit, Michigan
The city is suffering from urban decay with over 32% of residents living below the national poverty line. According to FBI Reports, Detroit has the highest rate of violent crime of any city over 200,000.
1. Camden, New Jersey
Camden has been on Forbes’ list of “America’s Most Miserable Cities” for years. Riddled with urban decay and political corruption, over 42% of its residents live below the poverty line. It also has 560% more crime than the national average.
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Beach to Bluegrass: Traveling Virginia Highway 58
An insider's guide to places to brake along one of Virginia's most historic and fun to drive routes.
Joe Tennis, author of “Beach to Bluegrass: An Illustrated Collection of Virginia stories and photos following 500 miles of Highway 58”