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Travel and Outdoors
Discover new holiday traditions at Shaker Village
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Business
$140+ million resort is coming to Bullitt County
Go ahead and make plans for a weekend getaway in 2027.
July 20, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these Louisville trails
These are three of our favorite wheelchair-friendly trails.
July 17, 2023
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Trevor Peters
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Culture
Visit these 3 fountains in Derby City
Round up your loose change, and get ready to make a wish.
July 6, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Travel and Outdoors
Help the Second Chances Wildlife Center save baby animals
You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
June 27, 2023
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Dayten Rose
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Travel and Outdoors
Private swimming pools for rent in Derby City
Their pool could be your pool.
June 16, 2023
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Katie Molck
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City
A look at the $13.2 million I-64 improvement project
Detour this way.
June 14, 2023
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Katie Molck
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City
Chickasaw Park pond is getting a $2.5 million upgrade
That’s one expensive pond.
June 13, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
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Greenville, SC: The ultimate outdoor destination
Greenville, SC is filled with fun, scenic outdoor activities for the whole family.
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It’s (finally) summer: Get off your phone and out into nature.
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Events
See dozens of bonsai trees at Waterfront Botanical Gardens
Little trees, big event.
May 5, 2023
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Katie Molck
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