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My Bourbon Trail Adventure: A Long Weekend in Kentucky

Explore Kentucky's Bourbon Trail with detailed distillery reviews, tasting tips, RV parking advice & travel costs. – from intimate craft operations like Balance Distillery (home of Mammoth Cave Bourbon) to iconic heritage brands like Buffalo Trace and Woodford Reserve. Discover what I learned about bourbon production, food pairing secrets that transformed how I taste whiskey, and why Glen's Creek's bold flavors challenged everything I thought I knew about bourbon. I'm sharing honest reviews, RV parking tips, money-saving strategies, and practical advice for planning your own bourbon trail adventure – whether you're traveling solo or with companions. Learn about Kentucky's limestone-filtered water, the science of barrel aging, why location in the warehouse matters, and how to book those hard-to-get specialty tours. Plus, get the real costs breakdown and insider tips from distillery staff that will enhance your bourbon trail experience.
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My 6-Week Solo RV Adventure Through the Florida Keys: What I Wish I'd Known Before Going

The Florida Keys are the trip of a lifetime, but nobody tells you what it's really like to RV there for an extended period of time, ... in the summer. Just seven hours south of Orlando, but it feels like you've driven to another planet. I mean, when you're cruising down the Overseas Highway with the Atlantic Ocean on your left and the Gulf of Mexico on your right, pinching yourself because you’re finally really there. And when you finally get to Key West? You're only 90 miles from Cuba. Let that sink in. There are over 60 keys stretching 160 miles, and most of them you can only reach by boat. But the ones you can drive to? Pure magic. I was lucky enough to spend six whole weeks exploring every corner I could reach in my RV. Could you do it faster? Sure, a week would hit the highlights. But trust me, you'll want more time once you get there.
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Mammoth Cave National Park: My Underground Adventure in Kentucky (And Why You Need to Go!)

Discover why Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky should be your next must-visit destination and what makes is so special. Mammoth Cave National Park completely blew my mind. After exploring the world's longest cave system with over 400 miles of surveyed passages, I can tell you this UNESCO World Heritage Site delivers adventures you won't find anywhere else. And I never expected to see the Northern Lights in Kentucky! I spent 8 hours underground across three different cave tours, exploring incredible formations like Frozen Niagara and Fat man's Misery without hitting the same spot twice. From navigating cave tour bookings (they fill up fast!) to RV camping tips at the Thousand Trails campground inside the park, this complete guide covers everything you need for your Kentucky cave adventure. Whether you're seeking underground exploration, stargazing opportunities, or fascinating Cave Wars history, Mammoth Cave National Park offers experiences that will leave you speechless.
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