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A teal vintage tram travels on a winding track surrounded by blooming cherry blossom trees, creating a serene and picturesque spring scene.
Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Louisville’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of LOU, cities across the world await.
March 27, 2026 02:08 PM
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Patrick Sidwell
A bat hangs upside down on a leafy bow, wings slightly folded.
Travel and Outdoors
Bat Appreciation Month in Louisville, KY
Celebrating Bat Appreciation Month with a look at three bats that call Kentucky their home.
October 5, 2022
Tiny mushrooms emit smoke when touched by a stick.
Travel and Outdoors
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
A green tractor pulling a wagon full of people is in the background while apple trees with green apples are in the foreground.
Travel and Outdoors
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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A very tiny wallaby sits in the grass and is offered a small flower by zookeeper who is out of the frame except for their hand.
Travel and Outdoors
Peanut the wallaby
Meet the Louisville Zoo’s tiniest baby.
September 1, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
A family in life jackets sits inside a boat on the glistening Ohio River before pulling out of the marina.
Travel and Outdoors
Louisville’s end of summer bucket list
It’s summer’s last hurrah.
August 31, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
Food
Hit the Road: a foodie foray to Indianapolis
August 22, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
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Hit the Road: day trip getaway to Cave City
July 18, 2022
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Katie Molck
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January 21, 2025
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A black and white photo shows people sledding on a snowy hill.
Travel and Outdoors
5 spots to go sledding in Louisville
We’re going for a new saucer sled land speed record.
January 18, 2025
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A vibrant street is framed a bright yellow and blue house with a brick church visible in the background. Large Bradford pear trees bloom in the foreground on the other side of the sidewalk.
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A $14.5 million grant will help reconnect Portland to the riverfront
The funds come from the US Department of Transportation.
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