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Roadtripzee: the Podcast#20 - Dutch Country Safari ParkDutch Country Safari Park 📍 Location: Horse Cave, Kentucky 🎧 Episode Length: ~29 min 🎙️ Episode Summary: In this episode of the Roadtripzee Podcast, we take you on an unforgettable stop in Horse Cave, Kentucky—just down the road from Mammoth Cave—to explore the Dutch Country Safari Park, an Amish-owned animal safari and petting zoo that’s quickly becoming a family favorite in south-central Kentucky. 🐪 You’ll hear what it’s like to ride through the park on wagon, providing snacks to zebras, camels, and highland cattle, while soaking in the scenic countryside. We’ll also step into the s...2025-07-1429 min
Roadtripzee: the Podcast#19 - Shelby County Community TheatreFor nearly 50 years, the Shelby County Community Theatre has delighted and entertained patrons while becoming the anchor of the local arts scene. Listen in as we discuss all things stage with Mason Warren, SCCT Board Member, and Jennifer Starr, director of a recent hit comedy. The Theatre's 2025-2026 season is packed with hits, including Peter Pan, Fiddler on the Roof, White Christmas, The Lion in Winter, and The Man Who Came to Dinner. Plus, the Upstairs at 801 Season (second stage) will feature Murder by Poe, John Lennon and Me, and Uncle Vanya. Tickets can be purchased at...2025-06-2832 min
Roadtripzee: the Podcast#18 - Big Bone Lick State Historic SiteJoin us for a talk with Ranger Kolkmeyer. We discussed both Big Bone Lick State Historic Site's history and current offerings. Big Bone Lick is distinct: A Natural National Landmark A recently designated National Historic Landmark as well - making them one of only thirteen locations in the United States to hold both designations. The birthplace of vertebrate paleontology This state treasure is also a prehistoric gathering spot that continues to be a peaceful and inspiring location to gather your crew. This park has free admission to the...2025-06-2421 min
Roadtripzee: the Podcast#17 - Carter Caves State Resort ParkPaul Tierney, Park Manager at Carter Caves State Resort Park, sat down with us to discuss all they offer for summer and throughout the year. Cave tours, miles of nature trails with many natural geographic features - including arches, limestone cliffs and many examples of their karst topography. They even have a weekend where rappeling is taught. Carter Caves State Resort Park is located in Olive Hill, which is also one of Kentucky's designated Trail Towns. This episode was produced in partnership with Kentucky State Parks. Additional links you might like: Read mo...2025-06-1122 min
Roadtripzee: the Podcast#16 - Summer in Kentucky State Parks with Seth Wheat, Director of Interpretation & EngagementWelcome to our conversation with Seth Wheat, Director of Interpretation & Engagement for Kentucky State Parks. We discussed Kentucky State Park offerings, mission, and the many reasons they make fun roadtrip destinations - especially in the summer. Seth shared several unique events happening at the Parks - including opportunities to hear live music, and an underground pool party! 💦 Your Guide to a Kentucky Park Summer lives here And the Kentucky State Parks event page is here We’re wishing you the best summer! This episode was created in partnership with the K...2025-06-1158 min
Roadtripzee: the Podcast#15 - Wickliffe Mounds State Historic SiteJoin us as we learn more about Kentucky State Park's Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site, the history of the Native People of the Mississippian Culture and this area of Kentucky. This fascinating park is located along the convergence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, includes a landscape of existing mounds, a forested area and a museum over an fully excavated mound. The park staff is fabulous and several activities are available upon request at the visitors center. Ready to travel? Check out Your Guide to a Kentucky State Park Summer 2025-06-0422 min
Roadtripzee: the Podcast#14 - LouGrass SessionsJoin us as we sit down with Louisville Tourism’s Chris Bumann and Marriott East’s Shannon Follette to discuss LouGrass Sessions. This series of live, free Bluegrass Music Concerts take place all over the city from April-October and they have just begun their second season. Find out more about LouGrass here Read more about our Louisville experience here Featured musicians in video, Whiskey Bent Valley Boys Filmed on location at Marriot Louisville East Special thanks to Louisville Tourism 2025-04-2624 min
Roadtripzee: the Podcast#13- Dinosaur World & their new animatronics exhibitJoin us as we sit down with Chris Randall, park director of Dinosaur World in Cave City, Kentucky. He shares with us all of the features of their park and the new animatronics exhibit that has opened this spring. Just miles from Mammoth Cave National Park and surrounded by many other great tourism attractions - Dinosaur World makes a fun stop in your cave itinerary. Find out more about this area of Kentucky at Roadtripzee.com 2025-04-1512 min
Roadtripzee: the Podcast#12 - The Grove - an outdoor live music venue in Glasgow, KentuckyJoin us as we talk with Candace Barbee, Talent Buyer and Marketing Director, at the Grove in Glasgow, Kentucky. This locally owned venue is where music meets community for all ages and a wide-range of interests. Their 2025 music season opens in April and wraps up in October. If you are a lover of bluegrass, songwriters, fiddlers, pickers and crooners - this is a place you'll want to be. Check out their entire schedule and info at thegroveglasgow.com2025-03-3118 min
Roadtripzee: the Podcast#11 - Daffodill Hill Craft Studio in Nashville, TennesseeJoin us in the art-inspired world of Camilla Spadafino at Daffodill Hill Craft Studio, where the walls are full of her "fine yart", sparkles and paint-by-number kits. Listen along as we learn the behind the scenes inspirations that have created the art opportunities offered at Daffodill Hill. We also learned alot about the active art season scene in Nashville. If you're looking for a fun spot with creative energy, then Daffodill Hill is for you. Read more about them at Roadtripzee.com2025-03-0124 min
Roadtripzee: the Podcast#10 - Oak & Match in Campbellsville, KentuckyJoin us for a conversation with Oak & Match co-owner, Chris Moss. Chris explains the decisions made behind their creation of Oak & Match, their years of cocktail research, and what they offer. As Chris says - they are really three places in one: a cocktail and mixology bar and lounge; plus a cigar lounge. Read more about them and Campbellsville at https://roadtripzee.com/journals/campbellsville/ 2025-02-2449 min
Roadtripzee: the Podcast#9 - Kentucky Travel Talk with Brandon JarrettWhere we’ve been. Where we’re going. And everything in between. Join us for a fun look at traveling Kentucky with Brandon Jarrett. 🚙💨 Find more inspiration at Roadtripzee.com #kentucky #roadtrips #roadtrip2025-02-0436 min
Roadtripzee: the Podcast#6 - Winter in Kentucky State Parks with Seth Wheat, Director of Interpretation & EngagementJoin our fireside chat with Seth Wheat, Director of Interpretation & Engagement for Kentucky State Parks. We discussed Kentucky’s State Park system and the many reasons they make fun roadtrip destinations, especially in the winter. Seth shared several unique events happening at the Parks. Two examples included, 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘥 at Carter Caves State Resort Park and 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘊𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 at Barren River Lake State Resort Park. Many of the Parks are also hosting New Year’s Eve celebrations and First Day Hikes. Find more state park roadtrip inspiration at Roadtripzee.com 2024-12-1552 min
Roadtripzee: the Podcast#7 - A Conversation with Mammoth Cave National Park Ranger Chris Clark about the Entrapment of Floyd CollinsIn the winter of 1925, the story of Floyd Collin's entrapment in Sand Cave became one of the first international news stories via this new invention called the radio. The saga of his entrapment had the world tuning in daily for news of his rescue, earned a young reporter the Pulitzer Prize for journalism, and did not end when Floyd finally passed inside the cave he had given his life to explore. Mammoth Cave National Park Ranger Chris Clark is one of the most knowledgeable people on the topic of Floyd's story, both before and after his death. W...2024-12-1554 min
Roadtripzee: the Podcast#8 - A Floyd Collins discussion with Dave Foster at Hidden River CaveJoin us for a conversation with Dave Foster, president and CEO of the American Cave Conservation Association and Hidden River Cave. Dave tells great stories about the life of Floyd Collins and the history of Cave Wars in South Central Kentucky. "Floyd was a casualty of Kentucky's Cave Wars. He was trapped twice. At the end of his life, he was trapped in the cave. But most of his life he was trapped trying to run a business(cave) that was so far off the beaten path that people couldn't find him. And location, location, lo...2024-12-0858 min
Roadtripzee: the Podcast#5 - Mammoth Cave Bourbon at Balance DistillingMammoth Cave Bourbon is back on the shelf! Balance Distilling in Smiths Grove, Kentucky has recently revived the label and released the first bottles of this brand for decades. Originally produced in the 1800's and included for a time in the Van Winkle portfolio of spirits - this small batch distillery has indeed resurrected a tasty bourbon. Distilled in the karstland where the limestone is plentiful, you won't want to miss the opportunity to roadtrip through the beautiful rolling hills for this. Mammoth Cave Bourbon is also sold at the Lodge at Mammoth Cave. You can take hom...2024-12-0532 min
Roadtripzee: the Podcast#4 - Glasgow: Home of the Largest Christmas Parade in the state of Kentucky!Glasgow is home to the largest Christmas Parade in the state of Kentucky, with around 180 entries annually. We sat down recently with MacLean Lessenberry, the Executive Director of Glasgow/Barren County Tourism, as she explains some of the behind the scenes magic of this nighttime parade. We also discussed their community's commitment to the holidays, even recently hosting a BET Christmas movie in the spring. With many locally owned shops, restaurants, coffee shops and more - Glasgow is a great place to spend some holiday time. Check out our holiday guide at roadtripzee.com2024-11-0718 min
Roadtripzee: the Podcast#3 - Patti's 1880's SettlementWelcome back to the Roadtripzee Podcast, where stories from the road are being captured and told. In this episode we ventured to Grand Rivers, Kentucky and sat down with Ann Martin, Co-CEO of Patti's 1880's Settlement. Ann shares the story of how Patti's started, overcame a fire that closed the restaurant for over a year and a half, survived the pandemic and is now continuing the traditions plus adding new elements to what they offer - like moonshine and bourbon! Ann, her co-CEO, the owners and staff at Patti's create magic every day for their guests...2024-11-0548 min
Roadtripzee: the Podcast#2 - October Things at Shaker Village of Pleasant HIllJoin us as we talk to Becky Soules, the Education and Collections Director at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. She shares with us details about their famous Spirit Strolls and their other October and holiday events. roadtripzee.com2024-10-1719 min
Roadtripzee: the Podcast#1 - October Things at Mammoth Cave National ParkJoin us as we discuss October things with Molly Schroer, spokesperson for Mammoth Cave National Park. In this episode we discuss the saga of Floyd Collins, the lore of the caves (did you know there was once tuberculosis hospital inside the cave?), the pre-established cemeteries of the Park and the many things there are to do above and below ground in the fall. Read more about Mammoth Cave at roadtripzee.com and check out our complete guide, "13 October Things to do in Kentucky."2024-10-1114 min
Roadtripzee: the PodcastYou Found Us! Roadtripzee's Podcast IntroStories from the road, being captured and told is what Roadtripzee is all about. Listen in as members of our multi-generational team talk with people they meet along the way. Love a good backstory? Ever wonder what's going on behind the scenes? Just want to know what's out there? Us too. Our curiosity drives this - grab a seat and come along for the ride!2024-09-2602 min