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Mt. Sterling Family Farms Thrive With Growing Agri-tourism

A growing number of Mt. Sterling farmers have found agri-tourism to be a hardy export.A concept that’s rapidly changing the way many farmers across the country do business‚ agri-tourism brings visitors – and customers – to the farm from the local area and farther afield. The result is an economic win for small farmers and the community, too.“People want to see the farmer’s quality of life‚ their environment‚” says Lynda Wilson‚... Read More »

Mt. Sterling Golf Courses Keep Golfers on Their Tees Year-Round

Looking to spend a day on the links? Public or private‚ amateur to pro‚ Mt. Sterling’s golf courses are able to cater to most any need. The Old Silo Golf Club and Mt. Sterling Country Club offer challenging courses with varying levels of play and picture-postcard scenery. Both are consistently ranked on high-quality course lists in the state and stay busy almost year-round. Old Silo – so named because the silo was part of the original farm on which Hole 16 sits – opened Memorial Day 2000 and... Read More »

Kentucky's Natural Bridge State Resort Park Offers Nature-Made Wonders

Mt. Sterling residents who want to immerse themselves in the great outdoors are lucky to have Natural Bridge State Resort Park close by. The Kentucky state park, surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest, is located in Powell and Wolfe Counties along the Middle Fork of the Red River, about 45 minutes from Mt. Sterling. The park's namesake natural bridge is the centerpiece of the park. It has taken nature millions of years to form the 65-foot-high natural sandstone arch that spans 78 feet... Read More »

Mt. Sterling Parks and Rec Offers Activities Year-Round

When Carol Rushing-Carr approached the Mt. Sterling/Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Department about starting an alternative summer day camp for kids with developmental delays and learning disabilities‚ the department quickly added the specialty camp to its long list of programs and services for the community. "They really try to meet the needs‚ interests and abilities of residents here. There seems to be something for everyone to enjoy throughout the year‚" says Rushing-Carr‚ an... Read More »