October 10, 2010

We’ve had beautiful temperatures for the last few days. It’s been in the eighties during the day and fifties at night. This is the perfect temperature to explore some of the great Kentucky State Parks. Today we went to Old Fort Harrod State Park at Harrodsburg.

The “living historians” described how the fort was reconstructed near the original site on a hill overlooking the surrounding area so the settlers could watch for Indians.

These great looking gourds are growing on the outside of the school house.

This is the corral and garden area.

The Lincoln Marriage Temple protects a log cabin built in 1782.

This is the original 1782 log cabin where the parents of Abraham Lincoln were married.

We enjoyed seeing this 88 foot tall Osage Orange Tree on the grounds. This wonderful tree has been here since the late 18th century.

In midafternoon, we left Harrodsburg and drove leisurely to Nicholasville and Richmond looking for the changing colors of fall foliage. After crossing the Kentucky River on the Valley View Ferry, we followed along Tates Creek.

The leaves are starting to turn. We are staying in the area for another week so perhaps we will see more color before we leave.

In the evening, we went to Michael’s Restaurant in Ravenna, Kentucky with Mutt and Betty. The buffet was outstanding as usual and they had my now favorite dessert, Spoon Bread. It was very good.