Tag Archive: Kentucky

Log Cabin Interior – Martins Station – Virginia

Log Cabin Interior - Martins Station - Virginia

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A rustic log cabin interior at Martin’s Station Wilderness Road Park, features a central stone fireplace surrounded by chopped wood and various hanging items like pots and utensils. The simple living space includes a bed with animal hides, rough wooden shelves, and primitive cooking tools.

Martin’s Station is located in Ewing, Virginia. Named after Joseph Martin, the station became an important stopping point on the western side of the Cumberland Gap, which now serves as the border of Tennessee, Kentucky, and southwest Virginia. For pioneers looking to settle on lands east of the southern Appalachia mountains, the station served as the last fortified settlement on the Wilderness Road entering Kentucky.

Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve – Louisville, Kentucky

Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve - Louisville, Kentucky

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Two turtles are basking on a log in a pond surrounded by green plants and clear water.

Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve is a beautiful natural area located in Goshen, Kentucky, just outside of Louisville. The preserve spans around 170 acres and offers a range of outdoor activities and natural experiences. This includes woodlands, waterfalls, ponds, grasslands, wildlife, and wildflowers.

Big Four Station Park Sign – Jeffersonville, Indiana

Big Four Station Park Sign - Jeffersonville, Indiana

The Big Four Station Park Sign in Jefferson Indiana. The park is named after the Big Four Bridge. The Big Four Bridge, which connects Jeffersonville, Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky, is a notable landmark with a rich history. Originally a railroad bridge completed in 1895, it spans the Ohio River, connecting Louisville to Jeffersonville, Indiana. The bridge was used for rail traffic until 1969 and fell into disuse for several decades.

In the 2010s, it underwent a significant transformation. The bridge was renovated and repurposed as a pedestrian and bicycle bridge, reopening to the public in 2014. It now features a scenic walkway, and it’s especially popular for its views of the river and downtown Louisville.