It's prom season and nothing says prom night like proud parents snapping dozens (or hundreds or thousands or millions) of pictures before teens make their way to prom. We've put together some of our favorite photo spots in Harlan County to make sure you get the best backdrop for those Read more about Picture Perfect Spots for Pre-Prom Photos
March Madness Merch
March Madness in the mountains is unmatched! Harlan Countians go wild for the wildcats and who can blame them? With 8 championship banners hanging from the rafters of Rupp, every March, we ask ourselves "Is this year number 9?" That excitement is doubled this year as the Harlan County Black Bears Read more about March Madness Merch
UNPLUG IN HARLAN COUNTY
March 1, 2024 is National Unplug Day! It's a 24 hour time period where people are encouraged to disconnect from their devices and enjoy unplugged fun for the day. We've come up with some ideas for unplugged fun in Harlan County... -Read All About It- Visit Sassy Trash or Raven Rock Coffee, Read more about UNPLUG IN HARLAN COUNTY
Appalachian Superstitions About Snow
The science of meteorology produces forecasts that are impressive in both their advance warning and their accuracy but Appalachian areas like Harlan County have some age old weather predictors of their own. -Woolly Worms- Each fall, mountain people examine wooly worms for clues about the Read more about Appalachian Superstitions About Snow
12 Months of Harlan County Recipes
As you're making your New Year's Resolution, consider making it a year of Harlan County Recipes with a special dish for each month. January- Fried Cabbage Fried cabbage is a year round dish in the mountains but many locals will tell you it's a must have on New Year's Day. The recipe is Read more about 12 Months of Harlan County Recipes
7 Harlan County Experiences You Can Gift This Christmas
This Christmas, you can give your loved ones memories that will last a lifetime. We've put together a few ideas for Harlan County experiences that your family will be talking about for years to come!Black Mountain Thunder Zipline Passes- You can fly across Harlan County without a sleigh or a team or Read more about 7 Harlan County Experiences You Can Gift This Christmas
(out of the) HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The only feeling better than welcoming your family into your home for Thanksgiving is the feeling of peace & quiet after everyone has left for a fun activity together! Here's some of our favorite ways to enjoy the Thanksgiving weekend in Harlan County... The Festival of the Mountain Read more about (out of the) HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The Last Weekend of Spooky Season
It's been a season filled with the ghostly, ghastly, and ghoulish but all spooky things must come to an end. As we approach the last weekend of spooky season in Harlan County, we've put together a list of all the frightening fun happening this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday so you can make enjoy every Read more about The Last Weekend of Spooky Season
Plan Your Picture Perfect Day at Downtown Harlan’s Vintage Fall Festival
Downtown Harlan's Vintage Fall Festival returns for its second year of fall activities for the whole family. You'll find all the fun on First Street on October 21st beginning at 1 p.m. Here's some highlights you won't want to miss!Live Performances- The day kicks off with toe tapping bluegrass music Read more about Plan Your Picture Perfect Day at Downtown Harlan’s Vintage Fall Festival
Haunted Harlan County
You may have heard that "You'll never leave Harlan alive" but there are some chilling stories that suggest that some of Harlan County's residents never left even after they died. Here are a few Harlan County ghost stories to keep you up at night... Red Dog Road The Legend: In the 1930s, Read more about Haunted Harlan County