The next edition of Kentucky Life visits the Red River Historical Museum in downtown Clay City, strolls through the treetops at the Bernheim Forest and Arboretum in Clermont and finds out what’s so special about the Dairy Queen in Murray. The program, hosted by Dave Shuffett, airs Saturday, May 3 at 8/7 p.m. CT on KET1; Sunday, May 4 at 4:30/3:30 p.m. CT on KET1; and Sunday, May 4 at 7/6 p.m. CT on KET2.
First, Dave tours the Red River Historical Museum. Built in 1890 as the Clay City National Bank, the building is now home to the Red River Museum’s millstone and old mill engine collection. The museum also displays artifacts from the area’s iron, logging and railroad industry.
Next, Kentucky Life visits Bernheim Forest and Arboretum in Clermont. The largest private forest in the state, Bernheim features a canopy “treewalk,” where visitors can walk through the treetops; an art gallery; a garden pavilion; three lakes; more than 30 miles of hiking trails and woodland roads; and a diverse array of plants and wildlife, including more than 250 species of birds. Bernheim recently received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its environmentally friendly visitors’ center. This is the highest level award for green building practices.
Finally, Dave visits the local Dairy Queen in Murray. The opening of this Dairy Queen each spring has become an annual community event as customers from all around the region form long lines for ice cream and chili dogs. This family-run business has kept generations of employees, including one employee who has been there for 35 years.
Kentucky Life is a KET production, produced by Joy Flynn. Segment producers are Carolyn Gwinn, Shuffett and Brandon Wickey. Some Kentucky Life programs are now available for on-demand videostream viewing at www.ket.org/kentuckylife.
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