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Experts at Kentucky state markets feed our sance man who steered when insulating your share how you can parks may not be so bodies—and our sense UK’s opera program to home. easily organize it. secret anymore. of community. national fame. ON THE COVER “One of God’s most spectacular creations,” is how John Rucker describes Grotto Falls, which is secluded in a nearly hidden passageway that kayakers frequent while at nearby Grayson Lake State Park. Turn to page 54 to learn more. Photo: John L. Rucker KENTUCKYLIVING.COM | MAY 2021 3 CONTENTS 10 40 43 WADE HARRIS WADE BILYEU HEATHER LRC PUBLIC INFORMATION DEPARTMENTS IN EVERY ISSUE 38A LOCAL ELECTRIC TRAVEL COOPERATIVE NEWS 5 CO-OP COMMUNITY 49 WORTH THE TRIP 40 WEST MEADOW FARM, 6 FROM THE EDITOR Who needs Florida? 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Box 32170, Louisville, KY 40232. In the magazine this month, there is President/CEO a story about Kentucky’s beaches (page 49). Many people don’t think about KENTUCKYLIVING.COM | MAY 2021 5 KentuckyLiving.com Follow us online for events, recipes, videos, contests and more! ONCE MAY HITS, WITH WARM WEATHER and clear blue skies, everyone is buzzing about indoors and out, making time for fun outdoor adventures while also jumpstarting larger home or farm projects. May’s cover story celebrates the stunning beauty of Kentucky State Parks, revealing the secret Grotto Falls, which is not so secret anymore. Sev- eral state park managers share their DELIGHTFUL DECLUTTER favorite park spots, too (page 24). Warm weather means it’s time to clear out that garage clutter And who doesn’t need to clean For inspiration and step-by-step tips, turn to page 16 to read recommendations from out their garage (page 16) and find Kentucky’s own experts in organization. Then go to KentuckyLiving.com to learn more innovative ideas to organize the storage and organizing ideas for your garage from other expert sources, from how to ever-growing stacks of stuff that fix garage floor cracks to how to store tools, bikes and ladders—plus get the lowdown seem to explode beyond the doors on the best garage organization products.