Tag: Pike
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Spotlight: Hatfield McCoy River Trails
Hatfield McCoy River Trails provides some of the best lazy river experience in the region, and is recognized as a Kentucky Blue Water Trail by the state of Kentucky. Enjoy a weekend of kayaking, canoeing and tubing down the beautiful Big Sandy River, which runs through the famous Pikeville Cut-Through. Where to Find Hatfield and…
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Plan Your Trip to The McCoy Homeplace
The Hatfield McCoy Historic Driving Tour features so many interesting locales, from the pawpaw trees site where the McCoy boys were murdered, to the courthouse where the Hatfields were put on trail, and the Hog Trail Cabin where many believe the feud was sparked.
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6 Unusual Things You’ll See at Hillbilly Days (And Enjoy)
For for up-to-date Hillbilly Days information, visit www.hillbillydays.com Let’s be honest folks, there’s nothing in the world like Pikeville/Pike County Kentucky’s Hillbilly Days. It is a strange combination of gaudy fun, family-friendly atmosphere, music and well, who knows what else? Every year, there’s something at Hillbilly Days that makes you do a double take and…
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Tour Hatfield McCoy Feud Sites
Many people don’t realize that numerous Hatfield-McCoy feud sites are still open to the public, offering a firsthand look at one of America’s most infamous family feuds. The story of the Hatfields and McCoys has captivated audiences for generations, and with the popularity of the Hatfields & McCoys miniseries, interest in feud history has surged.…
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US23 Artists: The Man Behind Your Favorite Hillbilly Days Photos (Pt. 2)
Country Music Highway US23 is known for producing some of America’s most beloved country artists. From Loretta Lynn, to Dwight Yoakam, The Judds and Patty Loveless, the legendary Country Music Highway proves that Appalachian culture is ripe with talent. However, Eastern Kentucky talent is not only found in music, but also in the realms of…
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US23 Artists: From Legally Blind to an Eye for Photography (Pt. 1)
Country Music Highway US23 is known for producing some of America’s most beloved country artists.