Travel and Outdoors

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Airports and Transportation
4 tips for stress-free summer travel
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Ladies at Beachaven Winery, The Candleloft, and boutiques.
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Introducing your next girls’ trip
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Travel and Outdoors
Work underway on new project at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
The development will surround the Yew Dell castle, transforming the area into a new attraction.
April 19, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Events
Celebrate Earth Day in the Parklands
The Roots & Rhythms Earth Day Fest is coming this Friday to the Parklands
April 15, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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City
How to turn your yard into a managed natural landscape
Louisville’s Code of Ordinances allows managed natural landscapes — under certain conditions.
April 15, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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City
Ground has been broken at Windsor Park
Louisville’s park family has a new member.
April 5, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
How to enjoy the eclipse last minute
Even if you don’t have big plans, you can still enjoy the solar eclipse right here in Louisville.
April 5, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Savor the flavors of Louisville during your next trip through SDF
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Events
Get your garden ready at the Paristown Garden Show
The 3rd annual event will feature over 100 vendors and 30 free seminars.
April 2, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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“Next” level improvements at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
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How to spend a weekend in vibrant Cincinnati, OH
From award-winning restaurants and unforgettable museums to Major League Baseball and countless events, Cincy has something for every traveler.
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24 golf courses in Louisville, KY
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 24 golf courses in Louisville are sure to make for a good round.
March 7, 2024
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Traveling with your furry friend is easy at SDF
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Travel and Outdoors
Let’s go glamping, Louisville
Progress Park is open for the season.
March 5, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Live
15 interesting facts about Louisville
You can thank us the next time you host a trivia night.
February 9, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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City
Algonquin Park pool renovations are underway
New features to the Algonquin Park pool are expected to be complete by spring 2025.
February 6, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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SDF celebrates record-breaking 2023 with a giveaway
Enter for a chance to win the Fly Away Friday Giveaway, our SDF-sponsored airline ticket giveaway.
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Travel and Outdoors
Have a splash of fun at the Louisville Boat, RV, and Sportshow this week
It’s giving summer vibes in January.
January 22, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Travel and Outdoors
6 spots to go sledding in Louisville
We’re going for a new saucer sled land speed record.
January 18, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Travel and Outdoors
Learn how to garden at the library’s new event series
The beet grows on.
January 16, 2024
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Katie Molck
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Travel and Outdoors
Take a road trip to the Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort
Hit the road and head to Robbinsville, NC — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
January 11, 2024
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Katie Molck
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City
Amtrak in Louisville: past, present... and future?
All aboard? Time will tell.
January 10, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Culture
Derby City is trending
Tripadvisor says Louisville is among the top 15 ‘Trending Destinations’ in the US
January 10, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Travel and Outdoors
Prepare for the 2024 solar eclipse with this UofL class
What’s happening on April 8 won’t happen again for 129 years.
January 4, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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City
How to adopt a park in Derby City
It’s easy as one, two, tree.
January 3, 2024
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Katie Molck
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Where are you jet-setting next, Louisville?
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City
What to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays
Out with the old, in with the New Year.
December 22, 2023
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Katie Molck
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The new upgrade making it easier to navigate SDF
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Travel and Outdoors
The Parklands of Floyds Fork acquires 664 acres of new land
Your walk in the park is getting longer.
December 12, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Culture
Walking trends in Jefferson County
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Louisville compares.
December 7, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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