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You may have heard that "You'll never leave Harlan alive" but there are some chilling stories that suggest that some of Harlan County's residents never left even after they died. Here are a few Harlan County ghost stories to keep you up at night... Red Dog Road The Legend: In the 1930s, Read more about Haunted Harlan County

Nothing beats autumn in Appalachia! We've made a list of 10 things you must do to make the most out of fall in Harlan County! -Visit The Apple Tree- High near the summit of Kentucky's tallest peak, the Creech family's orchard produces beautiful produce. Their store along Hwy 119 in Cumberland Read more about 10 Ways to Make the Most Out of Fall in Harlan County

From family friendly pumpkin patches to horrifying haunted houses, Harlan County offers it all in the fall! We’ve organized upcoming local events here by date so that you won’t miss a minute of the fun… SEPTEMBER Saturday September 9 Water Lantern Festival at Kingdom Come State Park- See Read more about The Ultimate Guide to Fall Events in Harlan County:

If you haven't visited Harlan County since last Labor Day, you'll find new businesses and features that have come to our community in the past year! Here are a few you may want to check out...-The Harlan County Beer Company- Enjoy Harlan County's first (legal) brew across from the Harlan County Read more about What’s New in Harlan County?

The first ever Harlan County Burger Week will be taking place from August 21st-27th. If you’re looking to celebrate Burger Week like a true Harlan Countian, here is exactly how in three easy steps!  Step One: Pick up a Harlan County Burger Week passport from the Harlan Center. On this Read more about How To Celebrate Burger Week Like A True Harlan Countian

Harlan Hacks is your insider guide to all things Harlan and this blog entry is focused on all things Back-To-School Shopping! If you’re looking for the cutest places to shop for back to school, you’re in luck! Harlan’s variety of boutiques makes it the perfect place for back to school shopping. Read more about Harlan Hacks: Back To School Shopping in Harlan County

Wanna visit Harlan, but have no idea what you should do? Here are our picks for the very best ways to spend 1 day in Harlan County! Read more about How to Spend 1 Day in Harlan County

Harlan County has many great spots known to many, but what about the hidden gems of Harlan, County? Read below to find out just what you could have been missing out on in Harlan! Read more about Hidden Gems of Harlan, County

One of our favorite ways to pass the time on a hot summer day is to play a nice game of golf with friends. There’s nothing better than waking up early for your tee time, and going down to one of our three golf courses in the County! Read more about Golfing in Harlan County

Independence Day is celebrated best in the deep dark hills of Harlan County. The way that our fireworks light up on the side of our gorgeous Appalachian mountains with explosions of color is truly unmatched. From our Fourth of July parade to more intimate family gatherings, there is something out Read more about 10 Ways to Spend Your 4th of July in Harlan County