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2026 travel trends in Louisville
Airbnb’s travel predictions for the year + how you can take part starting in Louisville.
January 05, 2026 01:37 PM
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Brianna Williams
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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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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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The art of snow plowing
Meet the Metro Snow Team and their artful plows.
November 30, 2023
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Katie Molck
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$2.7 million rehab at Jefferson Memorial Forest
The Tom Wallace Recreation Area will see new picnic shelters + a paved path around the entire lake.
November 24, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Louisville named a top 50 travel destination in 2024
Travel + Leisure included Derby City alongside international destinations like Paris and Hawai’i
November 17, 2023
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