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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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.
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9 Black-owned restaurants in Kentucky worth a road trip
Discover nine memorable Black-owned restaurants in Kentucky, including where to find them, what to order, and what to know before you go.
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These 6 facts about Kentucky seem too weird to be true
This is no shortage of facts about Kentucky that sound made up, until you discover they’re real.
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5 ways to get a strong start rock hunting in Kentucky
You don’t have to be a geologist to enjoy searching for colorful agates, crystal-filled geodes, and ancient fossils. Here’s where to start rock hunting in Kentucky.
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7 of the most scenic camping spots in Kentucky
Waterfalls, caves, sandstone arches, and miles of shoreline make these camping spots in Kentucky worth the drive. Here’s when to go, where to camp, and what not to miss nearby.
