Synopses & Reviews
Scenic Driving Kentucky accompanies you on 37 drives through some of the most beautiful scenery in the United States. From Totz to Firebrick and Rabbit Hash to Monkey's Eyebrow, you will see the magnificent horse barns in the Bluegrass country, covered bridges, and the rugged beauty of Red River Gorge. In the Eastern mountains travel the Country Music Highway, visit Grayson and Paintsville Lakes, and take in the beautiful mountain scenery along Kentucky 32 between Louisa and Morehead. In addition to the scenery, you will read about the blue people of Troublesome Creek, the real inventor of radio, the mummies of Mammoth Cave, the tortuous journeys of Mary Ingles and Jenny Wiley, and much, much more. This FalconGuide provides comprehensive route descriptions, including travel information on local services, best seasons to travel, historic sites, parks, preserves, and more. So pack up the car, grab your camera and
Scenic Driving Kentucky, and explore the land of Daniel Boone and Colonel Sanders.
Synopsis
The Kapples offer riveting accounts of Kentucky's long and colorful history in this book. Drive along a mountain ridge, follow in the footsteps of Daniel Boone, or walk through towns filled with tales from the 1700s. This is a must have for the family looking for an economical weekend in the Kentucky mountains or the adventurous couple looking for a comprehensive guide to one of America's most beautiful states.
William and Cora have roamed around the highways and byways of the western United States for years. After several trips, many months of research, and nearly 10,000 miles in rental cars, Scenic Driving Kentucky became a reality.