Cultivated in Britain and part of the popular and profusely blooming Swan Series, Anemone x ‘Dainty Swan’ produces large, two-toned blossoms of white tinged with purple-pink on the reverse side and golden yellow centers, which appear in June and continue into October. Here are some at the University of Kentucky Arboretum, Lexington, Kentucky.
Dainty Flowers
Dainty Flowers Closeup
The Kentucky state flower is the Goldenrod. The tall and spindly plant thrives in many conditions and soil types. The flower has green and prominent yellow foliage that actively blossoms in the summer. Here is an image of the flowers at the Arboretum.
Goldenrods at the Arboretum
The Arboretum is a 100-acre public garden located on the campus of the University of Kentucky in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky. They aim to showcase Kentucky landscapes and serve as a resource center for environmental and horticultural education, research, and conservation.
We will post images of flowers and exhibits in the garden.
Arboretum in Lexington
A Flowery Landscape
The Ark Encounter is a unique, historically themed attraction in Williamstown, Kentucky. It presents several historical events centered on a full-size Ark, the largest timber-frame structure in the world, in an entertaining, educational, and immersive way.
Noah’s Ark Wide View
Noah’s Ark Accented by Nature
As one enters Noah’s world aboard the massive Ark, three decks are filled with scores of world-class exhibit bays. These stunning exhibits allow one to experience what Noah’s life may have been like.
Deck 1 immerses guests in the size and scope of the biblical ark as visitors walk through a storage area and learn about animal kinds. Deck 2 focuses on the pre-flood world, animal concerns, and an exploration of Noah and how God could have prepared him for his monumental task. Deck 3 covers plausible living quarters for Noah and his family, flood geology, post-flood events, and a unique Museum of the Bible exhibit.
Noah’s Ark had 1,398 kinds of animals and 6,744 animals. The chart below shows how many things could fit inside the Ark. The ARK displays a variety of distinct animals (such as the one shown below) and numerous types of containers closely resembling Noah’s Ark.
Animals on the Ark
Animal from the Past
Storage Containers for Insects
Storage Containers
The Ark Encounter in Kentucky has several ramps, including a large ramp outside the ark. Visitors can walk up this ramp to take photos of the ark and the surrounding area. It was closed during our visit.
Stairs up to Noah’s Ark
Stairs to Noah’s Ark
Animal bush sculptures of giraffes and an elephant gazing at the ARK
Giraffes Looking at Noah’s Ark
Elephant Viewing Noah’s Ark
Ark Encounter, near Lexington, Kentucky, features a full-size Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. This modern engineering marvel is 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high. Here are images of different perspectives of the ARK.
Noah’s Ark
Noah’s Ark Setting
In September 2024, we visited The Ark Encounter in Williamstown (close to Lexington), Kentucky. This fantastic building is a life-sized Noah’s Ark, and it was a unique experience! The images below are a Noah’s Ark Model and a welcome sign relating to the historical perspective.
ARK Encounter Sign
Noah’s Ark Model
Noah’s Ark Welcome Sign
A lovely glow of sunset around trees and over a picket fence in the countryside of Lexington, Kentucky
Sunset Glow in Lexington
It is rare to see around lush greenery a dying tree in Lexington, Kentucky, countryside.
A Dying Tree in Lexington Countryside
Regardless of whether the tree is toxic, horses may eat or chew the bark and damage it. If the bark is removed in an entire circle around the trunk, this is called girdling, and the tree may die. To prevent horses from girdling trees, separating them with a fence is best. Many trees with fences are visible in Lexington, Kentucky, in the countryside.
Trees with Fences in Lexington Countryside
Dual Trees with Fences in Lexington Countryside
Compared to white picket fences, dark fences are now common in the countryside around Lexington. In 2014, the state of Kentucky passed an ordinance called Paint it Black. It required that miles of white plank fencing that had been in place since be painted black to lower maintenance costs. Now, the most common color for horse fencing is black.
Double-fencing between paddocks or fields keeps horses from interacting across a typical fence and allows vehicles and farm machinery to move easily around the property.
Double Fences in Lexington Countryside
Dual Fences in Lexington Countryside
Driving around the countryside in Lexington, Kentucky, it is rare to see abandoned barns on farms far away from estates
An Abandoned Barn in Lexington Countryside
The countryside of Lexington has estates with large homes and ponds
A Country Home in Lexington
Gazebo in Lexington Countryside
The countryside of Lexington, Kentucky, offers walking trails with trees
Typical View in Lexington Countryside
Back from downtown into the countryside of Lexington, Kentucky. Here are images of a foggy and cloudy sunrise.
Cloudy Sunrise in Lexington Countryside
Foggy Sunrise in Lexington Countryside
During the walking tour in the Northside district, Lexington, we also saw an old-style mural and a somewhat immodest sculpture in a park.
An Old Style Mural
An Immodest Sculpture
With the historic homes in Northside, Lexington, it was interesting to see some new things—a skyway bridge between two buildings and a semi-modern-styled building for a tequila and bourbon hall.
Skyway Bridge
Modern Style Building
Seeing this massive fan by the gate of one home in Northside, Lexington, we could not determine what it was for. Does anyone have any guesses?
A Large Cooling Fan