Our Kentucky
KET Special Shows Off Kentucky's Natural Beauty
KET’s Our Kentucky reveals the natural splendor, the manmade masterpieces and diverse wildlife of the Commonwealth in vivid high-definition.
Narrated by Nick Clooney, the program first aired as part of TeleFund 2009, KET’s major annual on-air fundraising event. Our Kentucky is available only as a thank-you gift for donations to KET, on DVD or Blu-Ray. Call (800) 866-0366 or visit our Support KET pages for more information.
Kentucky's bountiful beauty
Our Kentucky begins in the east, with the vibrant colors and soaring heights of Red River Gorge and Cumberland Gap; the powerful whitewater rapids of Breaks Interstate Park and the pristine scenery of Bad Branch Falls State Nature Preserve.
Northern Kentucky’s fascinating places include the history-rich city of Augusta on the banks of the Ohio River; the Newport Aquarium's amazing variety of aquatic life from around the world; and inspiring Covington sites: St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption and Mother of God Church.
Next, the program moves to Central Kentucky, presenting the picturesque Bluegrass region and its horse farms; historic Shakertown; the peaceful gardens of the Lexington Cemetery; and other notable sites in and around Lexington, Louisville and Frankfort.
Southern Kentucky places featured in Our Kentucky include the captivating scenery of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area; Kentucky’s “Little Niagara,” Cumberland Falls; and the quiet beauty of Mammoth Cave.
Finally, Our Kentucky completes its journey in the west, capturing the diverse animal life at the Land Between the Lakes and Ballard Wildlife Management Area and taking in the view at John James Audubon State Park, where the famous ornithologist studied Henderson’s birds.
Kentucky in high-definition
“What’s so exciting about this program is that it’s the first time many of these incredible Kentucky landmarks have been captured in high-definition,” said KET producer Paul Smith. “KET has spent many years capturing the beauty of Kentucky, but never quite like this.”
Our Kentucky is a KET production; producers: Rob Elliott, Erin Lowry and Paul Smith.
Additional locations featured in Our Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky Highlights
- Bell County: Chained Rock
- Floyd County: Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
- Johnson County: Mountain HomePlace
- Letcher County: High Rock, Kingdom Come State Park
- Powell County: Natural Bridge
Northern Kentucky Highlights
- Kenton County: Covington, MainStrasse Village, Devou Park
- Mason County: Maysville
Central Kentucky Highlights
- Boyle County: Danville
- Fayette County: Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate
- Franklin County: Frankfort Cemetery, Capitol building
- Jefferson County: Locust Grove, Wolf Pen Branch Mill, Iroquois Park, Churchill Downs
- Jessamine County: Arch Bridge
- Mercer County: Harrodsburg
- Nelson County: My Old Kentucky Home, Abbey of Gethsemani
- Oldham County: Yew Dell Gardens
- Woodford County: Woodford Reserve Distillery
Southern Kentucky Highlights
- Clinton and Cumberland counties: Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
Western Kentucky Highlights
- Christian County: Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
- Livingston County: Lighthouse Landing
- McCracken County: Paducah
