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One of our favorite festivals is the Dog Days of Kentucky Festival in downtown Harlan, Kentucky! This festival, although very new, has some of the most fun things in store and there is truly nothing like it anywhere else! Here are our top 10 picks on why it is a must to visit the Dog Days of Read more about 10 Reasons to Attend the Dog Days of Kentucky Festival in Harlan County

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

As we all look forward to the 69th Annual Poke Sallet Festival in Downtown Harlan from May 30th through June 1, we thought we'd get everyone in the Poke Sallet Spirit while also celebrating National Scavenger Hunt Day. How to Participate: Take photos completing the tasks on the list and post Read more about Pre-Poke Sallet Scavenger Hunt

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