Whether it’s your first time visiting or your hundredth time visiting, it’s important for visitors to take advantage of all that our county has to offer! Here are some ways to stay up to date on events and attractions in Harlan County: Talk to a local. Harlan County has some of the Read more about How to Experience Harlan County Like a Local
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10 Ways to Start Off Your Summer in Harlan County
School is finally out for the Summer, and with that, what better way to start it off with a splash than right here in Harlan County? Whether you want to get in touch with your adventurous spirit through our hiking trails, or if you simply want to relax on the lake, Harlan County has something for Read more about 10 Ways to Start Off Your Summer in Harlan County
Picture Perfect Spots for Pre-Prom Photos
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
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
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
10 Ways to Make the Most Out of Fall in Harlan County
Nothing beats autumn in Appalachia! We've made a list of 10 things you must do to make the most out of fall in Harlan County! -Visit The Apple Tree- High near the summit of Kentucky's tallest peak, the Creech family's orchard produces beautiful produce. Their store along Hwy 119 in Cumberland Read more about 10 Ways to Make the Most Out of Fall in Harlan County
What’s New in Harlan County?
If you haven't visited Harlan County since last Labor Day, you'll find new businesses and features that have come to our community in the past year! Here are a few you may want to check out...-The Harlan County Beer Company- Enjoy Harlan County's first (legal) brew across from the Harlan County Read more about What’s New in Harlan County?