Dec

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I’ve been writing a lot about small town America and the capitalism that occurs there. I wanted to branch out of the small town where my farm is and write about some clients of mine that are in Kentucky.

Leo and Carol Repovich own a beautiful home on Kentucky lake. Leo is a builder and built it himself. Now that they are retired and their kids are grown, they’ve turned the downstairs into a lodge. It’s a beautiful place with all the amenities of home and its right on the lake with a boat dock and ramp!!p!!

Kentucky Lake (also Lake Barkley, as they are attached) are known for good fishing, and great recreation. I’ve been there and taken pontoon boat rides, fished and played on their beaches. It is a great time and a great getaway in the summer. But what most people don’t realize is that it’s a great place to go in the off season. In the winter, when the lake is down, you can have a great time riding ATV’s around the lake and thru the miles and miles of ATV trails beside the lake.

Or you can just get off your ATV and go hiking thru the wilderness of Kentucky!

There is something special about exploring the wilderness in the quietness of winter. A little forethought in clothing choices can make for a very pleasant and enjoyable winter hike. Walking along the waters edge, or hiking up the meandering rolling hills into the hardwood forests, being treated to dormant winter stillness of the beautiful Kentucky countryside. Wildlife sightings should abound as Kentucky is known for having a great White-tailed deer populations, as well as lots of turkeys, squirrels, and winter songbirds for the bird lovers to observe.

You can enjoy dinner at the local restaurants, many family owned for several generations. And while there, you will experience some of the greatest barbeque in the world! These people know how to cook. Also while you’re there, you should consider trying some of the local faire side dishes … things you just won’t find in the big city! Distinct taste treats that you can only find in the “hometown” America!

Craft shops and Antique shops with a distinct small town America touch will satisfy even the most ardent of shoppers. Within several miles there are several small towns, with typical “small town downtowns” to walk thru. Town squares with bandstands, sandwich shops, and friendly town folk who will gladly strike up a conversation with you are the norm.

For Civil War buff’s, there is a cornucopia of things to do, sites to see, and history to re-live.

Christmas in these small towns is a site to behold. It is an experience you owe to yourself, at least once in your lifetime. No hussle, no bussle. Just small town hospitality.

Leo and Carol Repovich have been good clients and good friends of mine for a long time. If you have a desire to experience the fun, beauty and joy of life in small town America, you should consider going to Kentucky Lake and staying with Leo and Carol. Tell ‘em Scott sent you — you won’t be disappointed!


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