Enjoy fall leaf peeping from the road and from the trail. Some of the best fall outings don’t require a long drive. From Monticello, head out Highway 167, pass the Daniel Boone National Forest entrance, and continue toward Big South Fork and Leatherwood Ford. It’s about 27 miles from Wayne County, and the tree-lined roads make the drive part of the outing. In fall, it’s an especially peaceful way to spend a few hours on an empty weekend day. At Leatherwood Ford, we hiked the

Fall fun is coming to Monticello! Lake Cumberland Fall Fest returns October 23–24, 2026, bringing two days of live music, family-friendly activities, food trucks, arts and crafts, and more to Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park. Best of all, admission to Fall Fest is FREE! The music kicks off Friday, October 23, at 5 p.m., featuring Rapid Transit, Cody Lee Meece, Spooky Fox, and Cody Mountain Boys. On Saturday, October 24, music begins at 4 p.m., with performances by countr

Every August, the tree line above Lake Cumberland takes on a different kind of camp life. Tents go up. Camp chairs unfold. Coolers slide out of truck beds. Women arrive with duffel bags, questions, and in many cases, a healthy dose of nerves. Some have never held a shotgun. Some grew up around fishing or hunting but never had a chance to learn the basics for themselves. Some are there because their daughters, friends, or spouses invited them. Others come alone, ready to try s

There are some traditions that just feel like home, and the Cornbread Festival at historic Mill Springs Mill is one of them. On Saturday, August 29, 2026, visitors are invited to make their way to Mill Springs Mill in Monticello, Kentucky, for a day celebrating the food, history and traditions that have been part of life in this corner of Kentucky for generations. Hosted at Mill Springs Mill by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Cornbread Festival brings visitors to one of