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This week, for our Local Love project, we wanted to interview someone with a younger perspective of the County, and decided on this year’s winner of the Miss Harlan County Scholarship Pageant, Tess Bryson. Tess has just recently graduated from Harlan High School, and is the daughter of Tara and Read more about Local Love: The Reigning Miss Harlan County – Tess Bryson

If you are trying to find a place to spend some cash this pay day, Harlan County is the place to be! From mugs to vintage clothes we have it all! Here are the best places to Ship 'till you Drop in Harlan County, Kentucky! Read more about Shop ’till you Drop – In Harlan County

What better way to spend the Fourth than in the county that fueled America through both World Wars AND an Industrial Revolution? Here are our top 10 ways to have a fun filled Fourth of July in Harlan County: Read more about 10 Ways to Spend the Fourth of July in Harlan County

Everyone needs some self care every once in a while. Luckily, Harlan County is home to countless places where you can experience the serenity of nature, while also taking some time to yourself. Here are some of our favorite spots to catch up on some fresh air: Read more about Fresh Air & Self Care

We want to allow visitors to see Harlan County through the eyes of a local. It is one thing to see Harlan through pictures and posts, but it is another thing to live in and experience Harlan on a day-to-day basis. By interviewing locals in our Local Love project, we hope to share a bit of why Harlan Read more about Local Love: Leslie Goss

Harlan is special for a multitude of reasons, and one of those is the fact that there are things unique to Harlan that you cannot do anywhere else. From the different restaurants we host to the mountains you can climb, you are sure to find something here that piques your interest that you can do Read more about Only Found in Harlan County

Harlan County is one of the most beautiful spots in the whole world, so why not show it off? If you were looking for some great places to document your trip to these deep dark hills, here are our top 10 spots! Read more about Picture Perfect Places for Photos in Harlan County

You’re invited to show the world Harlan County as you see it. Capture photos of the natural beauty, mountain adventures, wildlife, attractions, and more! This contest is open to beginners, amateurs, and professionals. Submissions should be emailed to harlancountyphotography@gmail.com. Please Read more about Harlan Tourism Photography Contest 2024

Welcome to "Off the Eaten Path," where we venture beyond the usual tourist spots to uncover the most delightful grills and eateries tucked away in Harlan County’s scenic corners. Each of these hidden gems offers a unique culinary experience, making them perfect stops for food enthusiasts exploring Read more about Off the Eaten Path: Discover Hidden Culinary Gems in the form of Local Grills 

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