Kentucky, with a slightly warmer climate than Indiana, embraces arboretums. This (Boone County) is a very enjoyable one not far from Cincinnati.
Paris, KY will transform you back in time. The architecture downtown and on the nearby streets is mind boggling for a small town in the middle of nowhere.
40 miles southeast of Cincinnati, the earth is hilly, up and down, like Tuscany. This lake is nestled in this unique area. The 2 hiking trails are “so so”, but the drive to this location and the lake view are strong.
https://parks.ky.gov/falmouth/parks/recreation/kincaid-lake-state-park
This hike is in the city, just south of Cincinnati high on a hill. It follows a stream. The local cross-country team boasts of their KY championships. It’s easy to see why they win with such a nice trail.
Lexington and the surrounding 30 miles begs for slow car trips and walking. Think James Bond and Goldfinger. The city provides many paved trails. This one to the south, offers gardens, streams and monuments. To the north, the ponies.
https://www.lexingtonky.gov/legacy-trail
Off the beaten path location. Rolling hills. Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA.
https://app.fw.ky.gov/public_lands_search/detail.aspx?Kdfwr_id=153
The drive to this location is gorgeous. Tuscany style hills and dales. The hike is straightforward down a ridge to a valley.
https://eec.ky.gov/Nature-Preserves/Locations/Pages/Quiet-Trails.aspx
This is the very best view of Cincinnati from Covington, KY.
Ohio River views from a small town east from Cincinnati.
The drive to this location up, down and around is amazing. The nature preserve is full of animals and a couple of cedar groves … and an amazing stone fence. Look for it.
https://pendletoncounty.ky.gov/Pages/CedarLineNaturePreserve.aspx
Just off the freeway, this small park is quite enjoyable.
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