The best time to visit Tioga Falls is after rain in the springtime. | Photo by LOUtoday
As the heat wave recedes, it’s finally time to get out and about to enjoy the Louisville summer. What better way to spend summer days than on one of Derby City’s many hiking trails?
Key: Easy = 🥾| Moderate = 🥾🥾 | Hard = 🥾🥾🥾
Anchorage Trail Difficulty: 🥾
This 10-foot wide, paved path begins with a herringbone brick walk before it winds through open fields and along Willow Lake + ends under a light tree canopy.
Tioga Falls Trail Difficulty: 🥾🥾
Owned by the U.S. Army Fort Knox, this trail is occasionally closed for military training. But when its not, the uphill hike to the base of its three-tiered, 130-foot waterfall is a must — plus, you get to cross railroad tracks. Rose Island Loop Difficulty: 🥾🥾🥾
Located 20 miles north of downtown Louisville, this loop descends to the site of an early 20th-century amusement park and resort.
Clue: A Walking Mystery | Thursday, July 3-Sunday, July 6 | Times vary | Bomhard Theater | $40 | It’s the final week to take this downtown mystery tour and solve a case of murder most foul.
Friday, July 4
Paristown’s 6th Annual Fourth of July celebration | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Christy’s Garden | $15+ | Shop local artisans, ride the trackless train, and compete in a donut hole eating championship with a $1,000 grand prize.
Saturday, July 5
Harbor History on the Mary M. Miller | 4-5 p.m. | Belle of Louisville Riverboats | $10 | Learn about the history and founding of Louisville from the deck of the Belle’s sister ship.
Sunday, July 6
Kick Off of Riverside Farmers’ Market | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Farnsley-Moremon Landing | Free entry | Shop for fresh vegetables, locally raised chicken + pork, local honey, eggs, preserves, baked goods, and more at this weekly market that runs through Sept. 28.
Louisville’s first Dutch Bros location is now open on Taylorsville Road. The drive-thru chain will open at least one more location in Louisville, this one near Churchill Downs, later this year. (Louisville Business First)
Louisvillian
A new street name near Shawnee Park honors civil rights leader + former president of Louisville’s NAACP Raoul Cunningham. He still serves as a member of the NAACP national board of directors. (WHAS)
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As he steps in to replace Marty Pollio for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond, new JCPS superintendent Brian Yearwood sat down with the Courier Journal to talk buses, budget, and an individualized approach to education. Read the full interview.
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Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant on Fourth Street Live is now closed. It’s the second closure in the downtown entertainment district this year, after Locos closed in March. (Louisville Business First)
Try This
Paddle around the clock at the new Pickle & Pong on Aiken Road, a 24/7 pickleball + ping pong facility. There are five pickleball courts and two ping pong tables open for reservation on a case-by-case basis or via monthly and annual memberships. (Courier Journal)
Sports
The Louisville Cardinals boast one of the nation’s top running back duos in Isaac Brown and Duke Watson. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Finance
Even “1883" couldn’t script a gold run like this: An ounce of gold is expected to cost $4,000 in 2026. Diversify your portfolio with a gold IRA — no pickaxe required.†*
Older Adults
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The 10th annual Find Waldo scavenger hunt is on. You can pick up a Waldo passport and list of participating businesses at any Carmichael’s location.
You’ll have until Saturday, Aug. 2 to find Waldo at local businesses around town, get a staff member to stamp your passport, and turn it in to be entered for a grand prize.
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