In Photos: Autumn in the EKY

(taken at my parents' house, Hueysville, KY)

Calipari Corn Maze

Y'all know how (most of) us Kentuckians are all about basketball, right? This past weekend, I got inside Coach John Calipari's head.

Hubs and I ventured out to the Lexington Corn Maze at Kelley Farms. It was a beautiful fall day, and since we never have a weekend off together, we got out of the house for a few hours.

The corn maze is about 10 acres, and once you're in it, you wonder if you'll find your way out! Thankfully, my husband was paying attention to the map and led us through the beginner and advanced mazes without incident. In addition to the awesome maze, the insanely delicious aroma of funnel cakes and kettle corn were in the air. There was a pumpkin patch, corn hole, and duck races (little rubber duckies you try to race by pumping water behind them- I totally beat my hubs). I also experienced my first hayride ever, which was quite enjoyable. Also- goats! They were so cute. I also got to try to lasso a fake steer. I failed miserably - apparently I'm not cowgirl material.

If you're near Lexington, I encourage you to go check out the maze. We had a great time, and agreed it was the perfect way to spend a fall Kentucky day. They're open Wednesday-Saturday until October 29. Check out their website or Facebook page for more information.

Have you ever gone through a corn maze?

In Photos: Abraham Lincoln's Birthplace

First, let's clear something up. Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky - making Kentucky the Land of Lincoln. So, no matter what other states might say (Illinois) we gave Abraham Lincoln to the world.

I am a bit of an Abraham Lincoln fanatic. However, despite my obsession, I had somehow managed to go my entire life without visiting his birthplace. I had passed it a thousand times on my way between Paducah and Lexington but had just never stopped.

Of course, nothing motivates a Type A personality like myself quite like a To Do List - so I finally made a visit last Spring. It is a beautiful place, but the historical significance of a "similar" cabin enshrined in a big ole temple leaves a bit to be desired...I don't want to hear it, Illinois.

~ Sarah Stewart Holland

In Photos: Fasig-Tipton and Kentucky Horse Park

I wanted to share some photos from some of the land between the Kentucky Horse Park

and Fasig-Tipton near Lexington. When I think of what I am proud of about Kentucky, the beauty from these places can't be ignored. As a

reluctant Kentuckian

, I am ashamed to say I lived in Lexington for over 10 years and never saw this beauty. Shame.

These were taken while I was completing a half-marathon, and weren't all taken by my camera. They're in a jumble of photos from the event on my computer, mixed between my camera, my friend Amber's camera.

Seriously. How could you not think this is beautiful?

You don't see this everyday! (In Kentucky Horse Park)

In Fasig-Tipton

Entry to Fasig-Tipton

Look! The Lexington Police even made an appearance escorting my slow self down Newtown Pike!

It's amazing what you can see if you just break out of your little bubble!