Tag Archives: Lexington

Clouds over the Kentucky River

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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

Anemone Dainty Flowers at the Arboretum

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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

Arboretum in Lexington

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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

Visiting ARK Encounter

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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

Trees with Fences in Lexington Countryside

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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

Double Fences in Lexington Countryside

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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