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Full Service Gas Stations Along the Back Roads

The last time I filled my tank, I think it was the day before yesterday, the price of regular gasoline was $4.29 at a convenience store in Beaver Dam, KY.  Of course, I got out of my truck, scanned my … Continue reading

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Roughing It at Falls of Rough

Falls of Rough, a small town in western Kentucky, is a much different place than it was decades ago. In its early years, farmers would bring grain to be milled into flour, and loggers would bring their timber to be … Continue reading

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Windows

Windows. Most buildings have them and they make great subjects for photography. Abandoned homes and stores often have the best windows for the back road photographer, and they can be shot from inside or outside. I’m sharing a few of … Continue reading

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