this is the other bridgeless river crossing in the mid-hinterlands of Kentucky that I can't quite…read morefigure out despite applying mass quantities of cookies and milk. an abundance of paved roads and proper bridges provide easy access to any place that Reed's and the Rochester Ferries will get you so why? "now it ain't a bad thing, just different..." is how a townie tells it. these ferries make an odd pairing for the back or forth across the Green River for any purpose other than taking the car on a boat ride or otherwise idling away an afternoon as a person would be hard pressed to find a less convenient route from one to the other but seeing it's Kentucky there's probably a good reason for it all after all, like living right nearby to one or the other landings or maybe the fishing is good, or could be because, well, you know... Kentucky word of caution: the roads north of the Green River hereabouts aren't very roady. plenty of side-by-sides and other non-highway vehicles around being operated by people anywhere from eight to eighty so there's plenty of opportunities to meet folks by accident... so just drive nice... alright?

nice drive through the countryside to get here but the last bit gets tricky with the serious and…read morepersistent downhill to the landing. not exactly sure what's going on north of town but there's several large yards full of pumpjacks and tanks and what looks like miles of pipe so maybe it used to was oil fields underneath the row crops? upon arriving down by the Ohio River the pavement gets big and wide and open with abundant parking and the occasional riverside lunch and/or boat launching. if you're going across queue up and follow directions when the boat arrives. once on board turn off the engine, put it in park and if the water is calm get out and stretch your legs and talk to whoever else is around. this is a fair sized ferry so it mostly rides nice and smooth but sometimes nature happens so pay attention! another free river crossing! while this is an excursion for some it's a fact of life for others; about 500 vehicles cross here daily between southern illinois and far western kentucky doing commerce and tourism but mostly just everyday life. oddly, kentucky helps foot the bill here even though the commonwealth starts a fair way south of the landing. guess that's how they do things around here, neighborly - bless their crazy little selves :-)

The ferry provides a great connection between the Amish Country in Kentucky and the Shawnee…read moreNational Forest in Southern Illinois. Plus, it's free. You can't get any better than that.

The Domes & Dripstones Tour at Mammoth Cave National Park was easily one of the highlights of our…read moretrip to Kentucky. If you're looking for a cave tour that combines incredible scenery, fascinating geology, and a bit of a workout, this is the one to book. The ranger-guided tour is well organized and packed with interesting information about the cave's history, formations, and the natural processes that shaped this underground world over millions of years. The descent into the cave through the natural sinkhole entrance is an adventure in itself, and while the 638-640 stairs sound intimidating, they're absolutely worth it. The highlight for us was Frozen Niagara. The stunning collection of stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, and delicate cave curtains is unlike anything we've ever seen. It's amazing to think these formations were created one drop of water at a time over thousands of years. Throughout the tour, the massive domes and enormous passageways constantly reminded us why Mammoth Cave is the world's longest known cave system. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to answer questions, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. The cave's constant 54-degree temperature also makes it a comfortable activity no matter the season. Be prepared for plenty of stairs and wear comfortable shoes, but don't let that discourage you. The tour is paced well, with opportunities to stop and admire the scenery along the way. If you're visiting Mammoth Cave National Park, the Domes & Dripstones Tour is an unforgettable experience and one we would enthusiastically recommend to anyone looking for a memorable underground adventure. Five stars! Check out our video on our socials @reessroots

Completely utterly speechless with this experience! Its been a lifelong dream of mine to see the…read morelongest cave in the world (425 miles long) and today I got to experience it and it was unbelievable! I've been to many many national parks and this one is probably now my favorite! I signed up awhile back for their wild cave tour which is their most strenuous, difficult tour. This tour when I showed up this morning was sold out so I am glad I booked it in advance. This tour also only runs 3 days/week. Our NPS rangers Alex and Lizette were awesome! They were great trip leaders and I would come back anytime just to do the wild cave tour with them again. I was skeptical this would be a strenuous tour as NPS tends to grade their events harder than they really are but this was a pretty accurate depiction of this tour. If you aren't physically fit, or able to fit into tight spaces, this tour isnt going to work for you. Its also basically 5 hours of hardcore horizontal caving, so keep that in mind. I kind of lucked out with my group as most were younger and fairly fit. I might have been the oldest person on this tour. We did a lot of crawling, climbing, scrambling and fancy footwork. I probably sweated out a couple of liters for sure. Everything I was wearing was soaked in sweat. Everyone in our group kept up and the rangers even told us after that our group was really awesome and invited us to come back anytime to this wild cave tour with them! Cool! The visitor center is pretty big and they offer so many cave tours, which is quite overwhelming. They have tons of gift shops so take your choice in where you want to shop. What's also great is that the Park Store is here too! This was a phenomenal experience and its just an above and beyond experience. Definitely come check it out!

I had an excellent experience with Mint Julep Tours. Ron was very knowledgeable, funny, engaging,…read moreand friendly--he made the entire tour enjoyable from start to finish. Jerry was an awesome driver, keeping the ride smooth, relaxing, and completely stress-free so we could fully enjoy the tastings without worry. We visited Maker's Mark, Heaven Hill, Lux Row Distillers, and Bardstown Bourbon Company--each stop was unique and memorable. I would highly recommend Mint Julep Tours to anyone looking for a fun, well-organized, and informative bourbon trail experience.

We booked a private tour for 5 with Mint Julep for my 50th birthday, and had an absolute blast…read more Cindy was our guide for an all day excursion to 3 distilleries and lunch. She was fantastic and full of knowledge about the area, the distilleries, and the history of bourbon. She even managed to squeeze in a quick trip to a fantastic little candy store to grab some bourbon balls (which were delicious). I highly recommend Mint Julep Tours if you're thinking of taking a trip through the bourbon trail!

Customer service on the phone was friendly and helpful. Driver was amazing and conscientious about…read moresome of our group easily getting car sick. Request Melissa!

Gold Shield provided the transportation from the Churchill Downs backside to the front side of the…read moretrack. Early mornings until 11:00 AM, they were available at different stopping points with dropoff at the back of the Kentucky Derby Museum. The cars were very clean. We always seemed to catch the friendly Mark, a 5-Star driver. Great perk! 47

Couldn't be happier with the tour we got. We asked for smaller craft distilleries with character…read moreand passion, and that is exactly what we got. Came home with numerous bottles that I will be enjoying for a long time. Our guide, Jack, was great and made sure we enjoyed the experiences but also kept us on track. Couldn't recommend them more highly

5 stars isn't enough for Kentucky Bourbon Boys…read more We packed an unbelievable amount into two days without ever feeling rushed or stressed. Day one included Whiskey Thief, Woodford Reserve, and Buffalo Trace. Day two took us through Bardstown Bourbon Company, Maker's Mark, and Heaven Hill. Every stop offered something completely different, and the lunches planned in advance were outstanding. The weather was perfect, but the real difference-maker was our driver and guide, Jeff Ramsey. Jeff was knowledgeable, funny, professional, always on time, and genuinely made the trip memorable. We do a lot of tours and experiences like this, and Jeff was simply the best guide we've had anywhere. Everything was seamless from start to finish. I won't book with any other group for future Bourbon Trail trips.

Just south of where Dixie Highway (US 31 West) crosses the Salt River, along the riverbanks of the…read moreOhio River, this historical marker is at the intersection with Main Street of West Point, KY. It is opposite a gas station (in July 2020, Valero). The marker is on two sides. On the one side, "During the Civil War, Louisville was an important supply depot for the Union army. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad (L&N), which ran east of West Point, was vulnerable to Confederate attacks. Needing to protect supplies at Louisville and the Union line of supply via the L&N Turnpike, in late 1861, Gen. W. T. Sherman built fortifications on the hill above West Point. Over." And on the other side, "In Nov. 1861, the 9th Michigan Inf., led by Col. W. W. Duffield, built Fort Duffield, a 1,000 foot long earthen wall with 10 angles of fire. A number of men who died from disease or accident were buried on the hill south of the fort. In Feb. 1862, the 9th Mich. built a bridge across Salt River that became an important transportation route for Union operations in the area." The fort was a serpentine wall of earth with ten fields of fire. Originally, there was a one-mile clearing between the fort and any trees, but since the fort's abandonment the forest has grown back around the fort. A fresh water spring was inside the fort. It saw use in 1862, and was abandoned when it appeared that the war would never come near. [Review 13598 overall, 917 of 2020.]

This earthen hilltop fortification is presently accessed by an abandoned road. The section of still…read morein-use road leading up to the park doesn't look a whole lot better, and the park doesn't seem that well-maintained. However, it is an interesting site with a nice view. While there was some signage, I was surprised by how hard to tell what the history of the place was; perhaps if there are guided events at the large amphitheater you get more. The main use of the place was to hike, and for that it wasn't bad at all.

The bus line that services evansville is not a corporate greyhound line. It hits dale, Corydon and…read moreowensboro. So no direct service to louisville. The WiFi on the bus works. The bathroom is actually clean on the bus. They occasionally play terrible movies like tyler perry. Now to the terminal. It's crap. Bad service, nasty bathrooms, lots of bums and criminals.

We hired Signature Transportation to transport a large group to the Grand Ole Opry. This company is…read moregreat to work with! We received a detailed quote within minutes and got the transportation secured on short notice. They reached out to confirm our pickup times and shared the driver's info the day before. We rented a minibus XL for 40 people. The driver (Thomas) arrived early and was very patient as guests made their way to the bus. The minibus was VERY nice. Beautiful caramel leather seats with a couple of 4-seater tables towards the front of the bus. Thomas provided us with thorough directions on where to go for pickup and ensured that we did not leave until all attendees were accounted for. Thanks for transporting us in style. I highly recommend this company!

What a fantastic experience and thank you to our Driver Jenniffer. On time, with an immaculate…read moresprinter van customized for comfort. If I could give more than five stars, I certainly would.