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A Visit to the National Quilt Museum

Quilt Week in Paducah is coming up quick – this year, it’s April 22-25. In honor of this gigantic tourism event in Western Kentucky, I took a road trip to look around the National Quilt Museum in quaint downtown Paducah. There’s plenty of free parki… Read more
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Tour the Elk & Bison Prairie at Land Between the Lakes

I had never been to the Elk & Bison Prairie at Land Between the Lakes. There. I said it. It’s not that I’m not interested. I just haven’t taken the time to drive over, even though it’s really close to the Inn. So a few weeks ago after church, Bra… Read more
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Marshall Yards Gaming - a New Attraction at Kentucky Lake

Historical racing machines, anyone? Over two hundred of them? I’m going to admit something to you. When I heard Marshall Yards was coming to Kentucky Lake, I immediately thought BlackJack and Roulette and slot machines. Turns out that’s not legal her… Read more
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I Visited the Purchase Area Coffee and Chocolate Festival at Kentucky Lake

I’ve told y’all before that I’m not a big coffee drinker. Don’t be hatin’ – I get my morning jolt from a Diet Mountain Dew. But I will swerve for chocolate – and that’s exactly what I did last weekend at the Purchase Area Coffee and Chocolate Festiva… Read more
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Where to Eat After a Visit to Land Between the Lakes?

What to do if you’ve been exploring LBL and suddenly realize it’s way past your lunchtime? If it’s lake season, head to Craig’s Dairy Dream in Grand Rivers. They’ve got a menu that takes you waaaay back – the kind with blue plastic letters and a Peps… Read more
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Let's Talk Horses, Kentucky!

I realize that the title is a little misleading. But I thought since Marshall Yards is now open at Kentucky Lake, this would be the perfect time to talk about these horses I found at Twin Lakes Antique Mall -- just a stone's throw from the Inn. … Read more
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Memorable Moments at the Lakehouse Inn

I don't cry a lot anymore.  I used to cry about everything, even those kid-comes-home-from-college-for-Christmas commercials. Maybe this happens as you get older.  But I cried at a recent family reunion, and I barely knew the people.  … Read more
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Have You Ever Wanted to Try Glass Fusion?

I'm a real sucker for a fun DIY craft project. Especially when I can drag friends and family along. Y'all know that I love the Funky Monkey Pottery Company from reading my blog last summer - but this is new info, so pay attention. Back before Christm… Read more
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Got a Sweet Tooth? I've Got JUST the Place!

Sometimes, you just need chocolate. Or at least something sweet. I'm about to hook you up with the perfect destination.  Semper Sweets in downtown Benton, Kentucky opened in October 2025. They're veteran-owned (and mom-approved) and have a huge … Read more
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Live a Little and Eat Someplace New - Part 2

I promised a "part 2," so here it is. We're venturing out to cool new eateries at the lake, remember? Main Street Pizza and Tap is new to Benton! I ran by there today and grabbed a most excellent sausage and pepperoni pizza. The Inn crew gave it a hu… Read more