Category: Outdoor Adventure
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Photo Blog Series: Beautiful Pike County, KY – Jeffery Justice
We continue our photo blog series “Beautiful Pike County, KY” with a sampling of photographer Jeffery Justice’s excellent camera work. Justice has dedicated his career to supporting economic growth in Eastern Kentucky, serving as a business and innovation champion at SOAR Innovation, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting innovation-driven small businesses and entrepreneurs in Appalachia…
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Photo Blog Series: Beautiful Pike County, KY – Larry Epling
The second installment of our photo blog series features Larry Epling, a long time photographer and supporter of local tourism here in Eastern Kentucky. Epling has volunteered his photography skills and many hours to Pike County Tourism CVB over the past several years, capturing not only special events such as Hillbilly Days and Hatfield and…
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Photo Blog Series: Beautiful Pike County, KY – Chuck Henson
This is the first installment of a series of photo blog posts we are making showcasing beautiful Pike County, Kentucky. As is true about our musical talent, the Eastern Kentucky region is ripe with photographers who are, in our humble opinion, among the best in the country. As with any art form, photography requires not…
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8 Must-Dos for First-Time Visitors | Pikeville-Pike County Kentucky
Pikeville-Pike County, Kentucky is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination for not only those interested in Hatfield and McCoy Feud lore, but also those who enjoy authentic country experiences and outdoor adventure. Over the past few years, tourist spending has been at an all time high in Pike County, with travelers flocking to our Appalachian…
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If the Tug Could Talk: Floating, Fishing & Folklore along the Tug River
In 2018, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife produced a video and article that explores the Tug River, infamously known for being the dividing line between the feuding Hatfields and McCoys. There are many other stories to be told along the tug as well, with the river flowing to the town of Matewan, known for being the…
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Healthy Walking Paths of Pikeville, KY
Pikeville, Kentucky is known for its small town atmosphere, but with so much to offer. With a wealth of 5k runs, historic locales, and unique downtown dining & shopping opportunities, Pikeville is one of the best places in Eastern Kentucky for a walk, whether for leisure, health, or both. The Pike County Diabetes Partnership has…