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See photos of the new Topgolf Louisville
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Sarah Shadburne
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Great Escapes: Our guide to Cassadaga, FL
Planning a getaway? Check out Cassadaga, Florida, the psychic capital of the world.
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Sarah Shadburne
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Bat Appreciation Month in Louisville, KY
Celebrating Bat Appreciation Month with a look at three bats that call Kentucky their home.
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Devil’s snuff box in this Louisville park
It’s not nearly as weird as it sounds.
September 30, 2022
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Katie Molck
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The river level is low so the riverbed is exposed with green foliage, rocks and sticks. In the distance, you can see a defunct railroad trestle.
Travel and Outdoors
Explore Louisville archaeology on new website
We’re going to need a bigger sifter.
September 21, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
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Where to enjoy apples in Louisville, KY
A new fall flavor has entered the chat.
September 15, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
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Peanut the wallaby
Meet the Louisville Zoo’s tiniest baby.
September 1, 2022
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A family in life jackets sits inside a boat on the glistening Ohio River before pulling out of the marina.
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Louisville’s end of summer bucket list
It’s summer’s last hurrah.
August 31, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
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