Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek Blog
“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 little bay below. Turtles were sunbathing on a log before hopping into th… Read more
“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 photo inside a rickhouse at Wilderness Trail Distillery in Danville, K… Read more
“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 to promote their products (hence the American flag) when I saw this o… Read more
“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 docks, with a deck overlooking the vast lake.
Sitting on the benches at… Read more
“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 for a new lock that was built. At that time, it was a $200 million dolla… Read more
“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’t call the fire department just yet - that’s just part of the process! Anot… Read more
“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 construction of the Dam and reservoir required the purchase of over 320,000 acre… Read more
“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 greeted by a long row of these beautiful trees. Overlooking the whole lake, a st… Read more
“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 above the waters of Hematite Lake. Over the years, the planks leading up to the… Read more
“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 inland, you'll find a lovely creek that flows into the surrounding fores… Read more