A lamp light to accentuate a sunrise sky as we end our enjoyable trip in Kentucky
A Lighted Sunrise
A Lighted Sunrise
Category Archives: Lexington
A Rainbow over the Home
A perfect rainbow over the estate home in Lexington countryside
Rainbow over the Home
Bridge Reflections
Rippled reflections of the bridge near the home in Lexington countryside
Bridge Reflections
Bridge to View the Fountain
A bridge to get closer to view the water fountain
Bridge to the Water Fountain
Water Fountains in the Pond
Water fountains in the close property of the home in Lexington countryside
Water Fountain
Another View of the Water Fountain
Animals in the Backyard
A horse and donkeys in the backyard of the home in Lexington countryside
Horse in the Backyard
Framed View of the Backyard
Surrounded by Nature
The home in Lexington countryside was surrounded by nature, with a view of the moon, and far away from the traffic of the cities
Framed View of the Backyard
Moon Looking Over the Trees
Staying in Lexington
During our trip to Lexington, Kentucky, we stayed with our friends at a beautiful estate home in the countryside with lovely gardens. This was our base for exploring different venues around Lexington and Louisville.
Panoramic View of Home
Variety of Colors
Clouds over the Kentucky River
A gorgeous forest trail in Kentucky that will take you to a hidden overlook of the Kentucky River. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary offers a scenic 2.4-mile hike with panoramic views.
Here is the view of clouds overlooking the Kentucky River at the end of a trail at Raven Run, Lexington.
Clouds over the Kentucky River
An Overview of the Kentucky River
A 70 ft overlook of the Kentucky River provides a view of the scenic Kentucky River Palisades. The Kentucky River Palisades are a series of steep, scenic gorges and limestone outcroppings that stretch for approximately 100 mi along the Kentucky River in central Kentucky.
Cliffs on the side of the Kentucky River
Rock to View Kentucky River
It is a perfect rock to overlook the Kentucky River at the end of this trail at Raven Run
Rock to View Kentucky River
Overlook View of the Kentucky River
A Discarded Shed
Saw an abandoned shed while walking on a trail in Raven Run.
A Discarded Shed on Raven Run Trail
Moss Growth on Stone Wall
Walking on the trail at Raven Run provided a sighting of moss growing on stone walls. Moss grows on stone walls in damp, dark areas with favorable moisture, shade, and acidic pH conditions. Moss can break down the minerals in stone over time, weakening its structure.
Moss Growth on Stone Wall on Raven Run Trail
Bridges at Raven Run
The walking trails at Raven Run also had petite bridges over ravines and creeks
Mini Bridge at Raven Run
Bridge at Raven Run
Rocky Trails at Raven Run
The walking trail to the Kentucky River Overview at Raven Run had a lot of rocks that provided stepping stones
Rocky Trails at Raven Run
Raven Run in Lexington, Kentucky
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary is a 734-acre nature preserve in Lexington, Kentucky. It’s located on the city’s outskirts and borders the Kentucky River.
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary Sign
Trails at Raven Run
Colorful Horses
Colorfully designed ceramic horses, the famous feature of the state, in the Kentucky Children’s Garden at the University of Kentucky Arboretum attract children.
A Colorful Horse
A Colorful Horse Hidden Behind Goldenrods
A Colorful Welcome
The Kentucky Children’s Garden at the University of Kentucky Arboretum features child-sized representations of Kentucky’s landscapes (natural and man-made, past and present) and themed sections such as butterfly, vegetable, and transportation gardens. Here is a colorful entrance.
A Colorful Welcome
A Walkway of Greenery
A greenery walkway leads one to the University of Kentucky Arboretum landscape with flowers.
A Walkway of Greenery
A Colorful Setting
Hydrangeas at the Arboretum
Colorful hydrangeas at The University Of Kentucky Arboretum in Lexington, Kentucky.
Flowers with Color