Kentucky Horse Park, Camp Nelson new to American Byways

American Byways explores more of the back-roads and events in the
great commonwealth of Kentucky! What better way to start out than by
an early morning visit to the Kentucky Horse Park, located at Exit 120
off of Interstate 75? Located only minutes from the Horse Capital of
the World, Lexington, the 1,200-acre equestrian theme park is the
largest museum of its type in the world, and features galleries, trail
rides and dozens of events that are held throughout the year. Numerous
photographs and a guide have been added! --
http://www.americanbyways.com/index.php?catid=360

Elsewhere, Camp Nelson is located only minutes south of Lexington. The
original camp was sprawled out over 4,000 acres and included
approximately 300 structures and fortifications. Used by the Union
Army as a base of operations, it was an ideal location as it was on
the border of the Kentucky River Palisades -- a viable natural defense
-- and eight large earthen fortifications. It was also one of the
largest recruitment camps for the United States Colored Troops,
hosting eight regiments at Camp Nelson and training three others from
other locales. This designation made it the largest African-American
recruitment camp in the commonwealth and the third largest in the
nation.

A skirmish re-enactment is held annually in September that comes
complete with authentic demonstrations, camp scenarios, period music,
artisans, historical presentations and of course, a re-enactment of
the skirmish. View the history of Camp Nelson and view the numerous
photographs! --
http://www.americanbyways.com/index.php?catid=358

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motorist, hiker, camper, sightseer and tourist. From the pastures
along the back roads in Ohio to the quaint small towns in Kentucky and
the rugged mountains and rivers in West Virginia, there is so much to
discover and experience. With our travel, towns and recreation guides,
we hope we can provide you with a starting point towards your journey.

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