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One of our favorite ways to pass the time on a hot summer day is to play a nice game of golf with friends. There’s nothing better than waking up early for your tee time, and going down to one of our three golf courses in the County! Read more about Golfing in Harlan County

Independence Day is celebrated best in the deep dark hills of Harlan County. The way that our fireworks light up on the side of our gorgeous Appalachian mountains with explosions of color is truly unmatched. From our Fourth of July parade to more intimate family gatherings, there is something out Read more about 10 Ways to Spend Your 4th of July in Harlan County

If you are like us, we love taking adventures with our furriest friend and Harlan County offers a wide variety of pet friendly activities! Load up some water, treats, you and your best boy or girl and find out all of the adventures awaiting you in Harlan County! Read more about Dog Friendly Adventures 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

How to Have a Beach Day in the Mountains Martins Fork Lake has the only beach-style lake in this part of the Appalachian Mountains. Here are our tips for the perfect beach day.  Read more about How to Have A Beach Day in the Mountains

How to cool off this summer in Harlan, Kentucky As the summer heat begins to set in this summer, we have a few tips and tricks of how you can beat the heat while having a ton of fun in Harlan County! Some of our favorite ways to cool off in the summer are: Read more about How to Cool Off This Summer in Harlan, KY!

Read more about 68 Reasons to Visit the 68th Annual Poke Sallet Festival

Did you know that 1 of 13 remaining large old-growth forests is located in Harlan County? In fact, there are only a handful of old growth forests in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Blanton Forest happens to be the largest but it is also one of the largest in the Eastern United States! This means Read more about Kentucky’s Largest Old Growth Forest

-JEEPS!- Harlan County is a Jeep enthusiast's dream with winding roads and thrilling off-roading. Saturday kicks off with a Jeep show where you can enjoy unique jeeps and show off your own before hitting the road. Jeep Crawl is your chance to explore with a local guide! Choose a route suited for Read more about 5 Things You’ll Love About Jeep Crawl

Harlan County's tag line is "Where the Adventure Begins" because every where you look an adventure is waiting on you. Start planning your adventures in Harlan County with the following list of 223 things to do in Harlan County in 2023. This list has attractions, festivals, events, retail shops, Read more about 223 Things to Do in Harlan County in 2023