How Long Until the “New” Bridge is Just the “Bridge?” (Room 306)
“This is a historical marker at the Eggner’s Ferry Bridge. It opened in April of 2016, replacing the old bridge that had been constructed in 1932. Completion of the new bridge
Remember When We Called it the Drug Store? (Room 305)
“Now we call them pharmacies! This one has served the Dawson Springs, Kentucky area for as long as I can remember. Their location has since changed, but the vintage neon sign mad
A Small World Moving Through a Larger World (Room 303)
“I love trains. And when I see a bend in a railroad track, it always makes me wonder what’s around the corner. I like how the tracks disappear in the distance. This photo was t
“Tell Me About this Dam Photo” (Room 302)
“Construction of Kentucky Dam began in 1938 to help allow for major river traffic on the Tennessee River and to help control flooding on the lower Mississippi River. The construc
“The Older the Car, the Greater the Adventure” (Room 301)
“If that’s the case, then this old Ford truck must have some wild stories to tell. Antique rusted vehicles always catch my eye. I was working with a local woodworking business
All Bourbon is Whiskey, But Not All Whiskey is Bourbon (Rooms 206 and 403)
“Kentuckians are very serious about their bourbon. It must be aged in new, charred oak barrels which are typically stored for years as the bourbon ages to perfection. I took this
“Spanning the Tennessee River” (Rooms 205 and 404)
“In the area below Kentucky Dam, a highway bridge and a parallel railway bridge were built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 2009 to move traffic off the Dam in preparation
Fired Up for the Tobacco Harvest (Room 204)
“In Western Kentucky, tobacco has always been a part of farming operations. In the fall, when tobacco is being cured, you may drive by barns that appear to be ‘smoking’. Don
Making Out and Making Memories! (Room 203 and 402)
“When I heard the Calvert City Drive In was closing, I knew I had to get a night photo before something happened to the sign and screen.. It had been a staple in the Kentucky Lak
“Birds, Bees & Blooms” (Room 202)
“Along the eastern shoreline of Hematite Lake at LBL, redbud trees line the path leading into the forest. In Spring, after crossing the spillway stepping stones, you’re gre
Calm Waters at Land Between the Lakes (Room 201)
“As I came down the hill and looked out over this portion of Hematite Lake, I was immediately drawn to those calm waters. The trees parted to create this perfect window to the li
Remember When? (Room 106)
“Scattered all over Land Between the Lakes you’ll find remnants of buildings and other structures that once stood. I can remember when this dock and gazebo stood proudly ab
Off the Beaten Path (Room 105)
“Smith Bay is a well-known boating area. Thanks to the shape of its bay, skiers and boaters are protected from winds that come in from the main body of Kentucky Lake. Venturing i
Bridges Along the Hematite Lake Trail (Room 104)
“Hiking along the back portion of Hematite Lake Trail will take you over several bridges. This one is near Barnes Hollow and Long Creek, which is one of my family’s favorit
Sit a Spell (Room 103)
“A summer breeze, the smell of pine, the sound of birds, the feel of the well-worn wood beneath your fingertips. Closing your eyes, a feeling of peaceful calm washes over you, an
The Perfect Spot for Boat Watching (Room 102)
“On any given summer day, you can see sailboats cruising in the waters of Kentucky Lake. Most of them call Lighthouse Landing home. This photo was taken near the gangway of their
Backwoods and Boardwalks (Room 101)
“Hematite Lake Trail is a 2.2 mile loop trail encircling beautiful Hematite Lake. Meandering through the back portion of the trail, you’ll find this peaceful boardwalk cove