Wilderness Road: Historic Crab Orchard Log Home

http://m.centralkynews.com/theinteriorjournal/news/local/lincoln_county/historic-crab-orchard-log-home-comes-down/article_abc5c64f-9cf7-5f3e-8b89-03d3ac00d967.html?mode=jqm_gal

Fall Fungi, Chicken of the Woods

Laetiporus is a genus of edible mushrooms found throughout much of the world. Some species, especially Laetiporus sulphureus, are commonly known as sulphur shelf, chicken of the woods, the chicken mushroom, or the chicken fungus because many think they taste like chicken. The name "chicken of the woods" is not to be confused with the edible polypore, Maitake (Grifola frondosa) known as "hen of the woods", or with Lyophyllum decastes, known as the "fried chicken mushroom".
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 Guist Creek Lake

This lake in Shelby County measures over 300 acres. Primarily used by anglers, this lake boasts good numbers of largemouth, bluegill and redear, crappie and catfish. With an average depth of 15 feet the lake is not too deep, but there are over 25 miles of shoreline to explore as you set out in search of the one that didn't get away.

http://www.kentuckytourism.com/outdoor-adventure/attraction/guist-creek-lake/132/

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Summer Flower

Near Salt River in Kentucky

Forest Canopy

Kentucky Night

http://darksky.org/

http://darksky.org/chasing-cosmic-light-in-dark-sky-parks-and-reserves/

Falls of Rough

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falls_of_Rough,_Kentucky

Photos by Bluegrassgal

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Grayson Lake

Grayson Lake is a 1,500-acre (6.1 km²) reservoir in Carter and Elliott counties in Kentucky. It was created by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in 1968 by impounding the Little Sandy River with the Grayson Dam, an earthen structure 120 feet high, creating a maximum capacity of 118,990 acre-feet. Sections of Kentucky Route 7 were re-routed as a result of the lake's creation. KY 7 now traverses a modern highway stretch around the park, crossing the dam also.

The lake is the major attraction of Grayson Lake State Park.

Source:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grayson_Lake
Photo by Bluegrassgal

Harrod's Creek

 

A town was planned by the Transylvania Company, and lots were sold, but a town was not developed. Nevertheless, the area was known as "Seminary Land" for some time. Some development did occur in the area when the Louisville-Westport Pike (later renamed River Road) was built through it. Harrod's Tavern was an early stopping point for boats headed downstream, and the building lives on, heavily rebuilt, as the Captain's Quarters bar and restaurant.
The area is named for Harrods Creek, one of two local creeks. The namesake of the creek is either James Harrod, founder of Fort Harrod (modern Harrodsburg), or Captain William Harrod, an early Louisvillian.  The area became agricultural in the early 19th century, primarily selling flour and cornmeal to the nearby market of Louisville.
In 1877, the Louisville, Harrods Creek and Westport Railway reached the area and, owing to the era's Long Depression, never reached beyond it. The line became part of the L&N network in 1881. As with other areas in the Louisville hinterland, improved transportation made Harrods Creek a popular choice for suburban estates by the turn of the century. Prominent Louisville families that built homes here included the Browns and the Hilliards.
George Garvin Brown, founder of the Brown-Forman company, financed the Nitta Yuma ("High Ground") development in the 1890s. Another early enclave was called Ashbourne. The area had a traditional African-American enclave, centered around the area called "The Neck", modern-day Hoskins Beach Road.

 

Source:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrods_Creek,_Louisville

Little Shepherd Trail

 Kentucky Highway 1679, "Little Shepherd Trail", is a 38-mile narrow road on the crest of Pine Mountain from US 421 east of Harlan to US 119 south of Whitesburg. This serpetine route twists though numerous refreshing overlooks and massive, spine-like rock out-croppings, termed "Hogbacks." Rhododendron and Mountain Laurel bloom profusely in craggy exposures.
Paved sections are easily traversed, while mountain bikers and hikers greatly enjoy the more remote sections of this route. If you drive, a 4x4 vehicle is recommended. Current paved sections are: US 421 to KY 2010 and KY 160 to Creech Overlook.  Little Shepherd Trail also passes through Kingdom Come State Park

Source:
http://www.harlancountytrails.com/littleshepherdtrail.php
Photo by Bluegrassgal

Pine Mountain, Kentucky

Pine Mountain is an ecological treasure in southeastern Kentucky that offers outstanding hiking opportunities. The Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail is currently under construction and will, when completed, connect the Breaks Interstate Park with the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. Currently 42 miles of pristine hiking trails are open. We invite you to head out for a hike and we hope you will get involved with this trail project. 

 

The Pine Mountain Trail is a key connecting link in the Great Eastern Trail (GET).  America's newest long distance hiking trail stretching from Alabama to New York through 9 states and with 1,800 miles of footpaths. Find out more about the GET.

 

The Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail is a Pine Mountain Wildlife Corridor project partner. This is the largest landscape level project ever undertaken in Kentucky. The goal is to ensure a forested corridor that connects existing protected areas and maintains the ecological and migratory corridor which is important for bears. flying squirrels, raptors, songbirds and numerous other plants and animals. Learn more about the project by visiting the Kentucky Natural Lands Trust.

 

Source:

http://www.pinemountaintrail.com/

Photo by Bluegrassgal

Simvastation

I had been taking Simvastatin since approx. 2005.  I did not realize it was the reason for cramps in my feet and legs that I have had repeatedly ever since nor did I realize that it was the recent cause of severe pain in both of the top of my feet.
I am in my early fifties and was ready for a walker.  After xrays revealed nothing, I began wondering if this was a side effect of my statin drug. After stopping, the pain subsided and began to go away almost immediately.  The pain is not completely gone but it is better. I had also told my drs about the pain but they never said to stop taking this drug. 
I am worried about how this may be permanent muscle damage since I was on the medication for so long. Please consider very carefully before taking statins... wish I had.

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