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Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek Blog

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A Small World Moving Through a Larger World

“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 taken in a rural part of Caldwell County surrounded by forest and farmland.… Read more
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Who Doesn't Love the Perfect Insta Backdrop?

I know I do! And I’m a sucker for local art. So one day, when I was cruising downtown Union City, Tennessee and saw Toney Little doing his spray paint thing - I had to stop and ask him about heading to the Lakehouse Inn for a project. Yes, I said spr… Read more
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Calm Waters at Land Between the Lakes

“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
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All Bourbon is Whiskey, But Not All Whiskey is Bourbon

“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, KY… Read more
A weathered Ford truck with a distressed American flag grille sits in a gravel lot.

The Older the Car, the Greater the Adventure

“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 old tr… Read more
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The Perfect Spot for Boat Watching

“On any given summer day, you can see sailboats cruising in the waters of Kentucky Lake . Many 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 a… Read more
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Spanning the Tennessee River

“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
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Fired Up for the Tobacco Harvest

“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! Anoth… Read more
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Tell Me About The "Dam" Photo

“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
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Birds, Bees and Blooms

“Along the eastern shoreline of Hematite Lake at Land Between the Lakes , 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 t… Read more