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| Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest |
The Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest was provided to the people of Kentucky by Isaac W. Bernheim. The Olmsted firm provided the landscape plan for the Arboretum. Isaac Bernheim paid for the stature of Lincoln at the Louisville Public Library. The graves of Isaac Bernheim and many family members are at the Arboretum. During his life Issac Bernheim moved to Colorado. He was attracted to Kentucky and he was attracted to Colorado.
T. Coleman du Pont wanted to preserve the Falls at Cumberland Falls so anyone could see them. He purchased the land with the intent to give the land to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. During the process he died. His widow, Alice Elsie du Pont did the work so his wishes could be fullfiled. She gave the land to build the park to the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
The Butler - Turpin house at General Butler State Resort Park shows chairs, beds, tables and other furnishings of the time before 1860. Some of the furnishings were believed to have been transported by River from Cincinnati. This would have been a perilous journey in that day. The red brick walkways surrounding the house were not original. The residents of the Butler - Turpin house would not have seen the red brick walkways. The red brick paths were believed to have been constructed in the 1960s.
Ywahoo Creek is the source for Ywahoo Falls near Whitley City, Kentucky. A trail goes to Ywahoo Creek where a ford can be made by foot travel. A huge rock shelter is present at the Falls area. The scenic Ywahoo Falls area is in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation area. The narrow road that must be used to access the Falls Area begins at a local fueling station called Becky’s. Adjacent to the Big South Fork property is the Daniel Boone National Forest. The Ywahoo Falls area is a dramatically scenic natural area.
