Tanya Bricking Leach is a freelance journalist who writes about people, science, health and travel. She’s drawn to stories with a strong sense of place and personality. A former newspaper reporter, hospital communicator and video producer, she now works from wherever she is — sometimes from a quiet desk, sometimes from the road. Her work has appeared in TIME, Science Friday, AARP, Fodor’s Travel, Pacific Business News, and GoodRx Health.
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9 things to do in central and northern Kentucky in October
Plan a fall outing around horse racing, festivals, Halloween activities, and other things to do in these central and northern Kentucky towns.
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6 Kentucky town names that will make you giggle
Some Kentucky maps still list towns like Sugartit, Hell for Certain, and Monkey’s Eyebrow. How these Kentucky town names came to be is a story in itself.
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Happy hour in Lexington: 9 spots for food and drink deals
Find $5 cocktails, discounted appetizers, and an afternoon aperitivo at these local bars and restaurants for happy hour in Lexington.
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8 of the quirkiest roadside attractions in Kentucky
Meet wooden giants, stand beneath Babe Ruth’s supersized bat, or find a literal fork in the road at these unusual roadside attractions in Kentucky.
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6 orchards in Kentucky where you can pick your own apples this fall
Discover the orchards in Kentucky where you can pick your own apples, plus what varieties to look for and why it pays to check before you go.
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8 places to see Kentucky’s best fall color in 2026
From mid-October to early November, fall colors move from the Appalachian Mountains to western lakes, creating a long season for scenic drives and weekend trips.
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Shop local, support inclusion: Kentucky businesses creating jobs for people with disabilities
From Churchill Downs and UPS to local restaurants and a dog treat company, these Kentucky businesses are creating more inclusive workplaces.
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12 ways to spend Labor Day weekend in Kentucky
This Labor Day weekend in Kentucky, catch a 50th-anniversary fireworks show, a country concert, Corvette celebrations, cave tours, and one last summer paddle.
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8 weird and wonderful traditions that still exist today at Kentucky colleges
These are the customs that linger, linking today’s students at Kentucky colleges with everyone who came before.
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13 Kentucky State Fair foods to try this year, from Flamin’ Hot Cheetos corn dogs to bourbon slushies
If eating is a big part of your annual Kentucky State Fair itinerary, here are 13 stops worth making this year.
