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City Guide
Happy trails
The best time to visit Tioga Falls is after rain in the springtime. | Photo by LOUtoday
Spring is finally here, after a couple of false starts. If you’re itching to get out and enjoy it, check out one of these Louisville area hiking trails.
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 US 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-ft 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. During the hike, you can see remnants of the park like a swimming pool, bear cage, and walkway arches.
You may have spotted an escargatoire of pink snails — that’s the word for a group of snails, look it up — around Louisville this week. The giant pink mollusks are part of an art exhibition raising awareness + funds for the Norton Cancer Institute’s Breast Health Program. (WHAS11)
Drink
M. Peppers is celebrating its one year anniversary with $10 drink specials from Monday, April 13 through Sunday, April 19 and a special celebration on Wednesday, April 15 featuring a live mime performance.
Coming Soon
A new deli is slated to open in the former Shop Bar location this May. Web and Honey is planning to sell take-and-bake pizzas, honey infusions, salves, and more. (Louisville Business First)
Concert
Pickin’ in Paristown returns this year starting Friday, April 17. There will be a free outdoor bluegrass concert in Christy’s Garden on the third Friday of each month through October. Shows begin at 6 p.m.
Community
Brightside’s annual spring community cleanup is tomorrow, April 11. Check out the list of events happening all over Louisville.
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Learn
When money gets tight and prices keep climbing, cutting back can feel overwhelming. The good news? You don’t have to do everything at once. Start with this list of money-saving strategies and pick one or two to begin. Even small changes can make a meaningful difference.*
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This week I attended the launch party for Dwain Lee’s new novel, “Sinner’s Prayer.” We got a tour of the real church that served as the inspiration for the one in the book, the beautiful Springdale Presbyterian Church. The book is now officially available in-store at Carmichael’s.
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