Saturday, September 13 – Tuesday, September 16
Our next campsite is at the Elkhorn RV Campground in Frankfort, KY. While planning our trip, we realized that I-64 West from the DC area goes straight through Frankfort. Since Ron is a bourbon fan, we knew we had to stop by.
The four-hour drive was smooth, and we reached Kentucky’s State Capital around 2:30 PM. The signs at the park entrance show that this campground has been around for many years. As expected with private campgrounds, the neighbors are quite close, but the staff are friendly, the restrooms and showers are impressively clean, and we’re satisfied with our stay. Best of all, it’s a perfect spot for visiting Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Buffalo Trace, one of America’s oldest continuously operating distilleries, even managed to stay open during Prohibition. Each day, they feature some of their award-winning products on a rotating basis. When we visited on Sunday, E.H. Taylor Small Batch was still available for purchase. We registered to buy two bottles, and on Monday, we scored two bottles Blanton’s Single Barrel. Holly gave Ron some birthday money, and I added some as well for him to spend at the distillery. Happy Birthday, Ron!
On Sunday, we decided to eat at Cracker Barrel to skip the hassle of cooking in the heat. The weather has been amazing since we left on our trip, with highs in the 70s and lows in the 40s and 50s. However, the forecast for the next five days predicts daytime temperatures hitting 90 and nighttime lows in the upper 60s.
After researching the best route west, we decided on US Hwy 36. Based on the information and blogs we found, it’s the top choice—more scenic, less traffic and potholes, and with some fantastic state parks along the way. To pick up US 36, we’ll head north into Indiana, take the outer belt around Indianapolis, and then continue west into Illinois.
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