Travel and Outdoors

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A comprehensive guide to Lexington’s extraordinary parks
We’re highlighting the 23 best parks that Lexington, KY has to offer — complete with splash pads, playgrounds, walking trails, and even a few dog-friendly spots.
February 18, 2026 02:46 PM
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Staff
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Travel and Outdoors
The 2023 celestial calendar for Lexington, KY
Don’t miss any of this year’s meteor showers, supermoons, or solar eclipses.
January 10, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Travel and Outdoors
What’s new at Woodland Park
December 9, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Airports and Transportation
Updates to the REAL ID
The REAL ID has been pushed back to 2025 and this is how it affects Kentuckians.
December 7, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Travel and Outdoors
Winter weather patios in Lexington, Kentucky
Cooler temperatures can’t keep Lexingtonians from enjoying their favorites food + drink at local establishments.
November 9, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Travel and Outdoors
Revisiting Chevy Chase’s Catalpa Road
Now is the time to visit one of Lexington’s most picturesque streets in the Fall — Catalpa Road.
November 4, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Travel and Outdoors
Scary stories from the Bluegrass
The Bluegrass is world-famous for many things, but should it be known for its paranormal activitiy?
October 28, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Travel and Outdoors
Lexington’s Tree Canopy
City officials are in the midst of discussing how to improve Lexington’s tree canopy.
October 18, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Travel and Outdoors
The Gorge that almost wasn’t
At one point in its history, Kentucky’s Red River Gorge was almost intentionally flooded.
October 10, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Travel and Outdoors
Lexington Pumpkin Guide
A guide to five pumpkin patches near Lexington, KY. Plus activities like hayrides, playgrounds, and duck races.
October 7, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
Bat Appreciation Month in Lexington, KY
To celebrate Bat Appreciation Month, we’ve rounded up some of the bats that can be found in Kentucky.
October 7, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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How to become a Kentucky Colonel
Everything you need to know about joining the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.
March 19, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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City
Upgrades + updates coming to Lextran’s downtown terminal
Planned renovations will make it easier, safer, and more comfortable as you wait for your ride on Lextran’s 25 fixed routes.
March 18, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Home Services
Lex composts: Get the dirt on going green
The Lexington Composter sale has everything you need to celebrate World Recycling Day and build sustainability in your home.
March 17, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Culture
Meet Lexington’s sister city County Kildare, Ireland
Learn about the similarities and connections between Lexington + its sister city County Kildare, Ireland.
March 14, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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City
Celebrate Irish culture every day in Lexington
You don’t have to wait until St. Patrick’s Day to learn about Irish culture in Lexington, just head to Upper Street to shop, sip, and spend time at Irish-owned businesses.
March 14, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Arts
5 ways to get crafty in LEX this National Children’s Craft Day
National Children’s Craft Day is an opportunity for parents, teachers + guardians to celebrate young people with creativity and self-expression.
March 13, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Food
LEX make the most of Pi Day 2025
Pi Day is the perfect excuse — as if we needed one — to enjoy the versatile bakery confection in all its many forms, and at special prices.
March 13, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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City
Lexington featured on Southern Living’s “The South’s Best 2025" list
Lexington is yet again making headlines + lists as a top travel destination for 2025, this time as a best southern city by Southern Living Magazine.
March 12, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Tell your tale with StoryCorps
Bring a friend or loved one to Woodland Park and tell your tale to StoryCorps for the chance to be featured on WUKY.
March 11, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks