KET - Our Kentucky showcases state's scenic beauty

Our Kentucky showcases state's scenic beauty

For Release: 2009-02-12 11:13:00

KET's new special, Our Kentucky, reveals the natural splendor, manmade masterpieces and diverse wildlife of the Commonwealth in vivid high-definition. Narrated by Nick Clooney, the program premieres Saturday, Feb. 28 at 8/7 p.m. CT on KET1 and KET HD and Sunday, March 1 at 7/6 p.m. CT on KET1 as part of TeleFund 2009, KET's major annual on-air fundraising event.

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.

Then, it's up to Northern Kentucky, where the City of Augusta reveals why Dr. Thomas Clark included it on his list of 11 places every Kentuckian should visit; the Newport Aquarium brings the splendor of the deep seas to the Commonwealth; and St . Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption and Mother of God Church, both in Covington, inspire and amaze.

Next, the program moves to Central Kentucky, presenting the picturesque horse farms of the Bluegrass region, historic Shakertown, the peaceful Lexington Cemetery and other notable sites in and around Lexington, Louisville and Frankfort.

In Southern Kentucky, viewers take in the fascinating scenery of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area; plunge into Kentucky's "Little Niagara," Cumberland Falls; and explore the depths 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.

"What's so exciting about this program is that it is 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, produced by Rob Elliott, Erin Lowry and Smith. More information about KET programming and education services, as well as how to support KET, can be found at www.ket.org.

More places 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

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

Contact: Amanda Stroud

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