Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek Blog
“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
“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 favorite spots to stop along the hike. We know there is a good chance of spotting a w… Read more
“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, and for a few moments, all is right in your world. There's no need to rush… Read more
It’s been four years since we took this renovation project on – so I honestly can’t remember how I found sweet Linda Harper , but I think I was cruising Facebook and saw the drawings that she does for a realtor in Paducah when a family purchases a ho… Read more
Anyone who knows me knows that I. Love. Sonic. Large Diet Coke, Extra Ice, and a Grilled Cheese - add pickles, add bacon. (If you haven't tried it, you should.) But - when I go on vacation to a new location - I don't eat Sonic for lunch. Or supper. S… Read more
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 parkin… Read more
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, Brad a… Read more
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 he… Read more
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