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Dinner with a view: Louisville’s guide to outdoor dining
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Louisville’s many beautiful patios.
March 10, 2026 03:00 PM
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We went climbing with ‘The Climb’ winner Cat Runner
The 24-year-old transgender climber took home $100,000 in cash and an outdoor clothing sponsorship on the HBO Max show.
March 6, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Travel and Outdoors
Feed Louisville birds
Putting out a tube feeder is just the beginning — we’ll get you started in the wide world of birdfeeding.
March 2, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A parade during Artisphere in Downtown Greenville
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Spring getaway: 6 Greenville, SC events worth traveling for
Pack your bags, LOU — we’re heading to Greenville.
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Bingham Fellows create three projects to reinvent downtown
The plans include beautifying urban spaces, bringing art to neighborhoods, and supporting Black-owned businesses.
February 27, 2023
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Katie Molck
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8 Derby City businesses with AAA Four Diamond status
Six hotels and two restaurants made the list out of 60,000 spots around the world.
February 24, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Travel and Outdoors
Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
February 23, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Travel and Outdoors
Bernheim Forest golden eagle gets a second chance at love
Athena’s heart will go on.
February 20, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in Louisville
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
February 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Olmsted Parks Conservancy picks design group for the Beargrass Preserve Master Plan
The 25-acre expansion at Cherokee Park is the first in over 130 years.
February 15, 2023
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Katie Molck
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How bike friendly is Louisville
We take a closer look at Louisville’s bike score, and how we can increase bicycle-friendliness in Derby City.
February 14, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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