Sophie Alexandra Knecht & Benjamin Patrick
Things To Do
Louisville, KY
Kinda cool that the New York Times put Louisville on its Places to Go list for 2023. For tourist info on the city: www.gotolouisville.com.
Waterfront Botanical Gardens
A little gem of a botanical garden on the Ohio River. If you get a chance, talk to Bob Hill about it; he knows everything about the place.
Falls of the Ohio State Park
Kid-friendly and picnic-friendly outing with trails and an education center. Special note for birders: John James Audubon frequented the Falls of the Ohio between 1808 – 1810, making numerous sketches (most were lost in his Henderson studio fire in 1818). In 1995 the library of Leonard C. Brecher, a long-time birder from Louisville was donated to the Falls of the Ohio State Park. The Falls of the Ohio was one of his favorite birding sites from the 1930s – 1970s. In recent years, members of the Beckham Bird Club have assisted in compiling the Bird Checklist for the Falls of the Ohio. It is a rare day that you don’t see someone with binoculars or a spotting scope enjoying the many bird species that are attracted to this unique water resource. Bald eagles and peregrine falcons are two popular birds for beginners, while experienced birders look for scoters, rare gulls and terns, as well as shorebirds.
Clifty Falls State Park
A Knecht/Bice family fave for camping and hiking. Madison is a fun little river town, and everything is easy to get to. The Clifty Inn at the park had rooms available the last time we checked.
Schimpff's Confectionery
The Knecht-Bice grandkids know the candy store in Jeff as a regular spot to visit with Grandma and Grandpa when they were in Indiana in the summer. There's an old-school lunch counter and soda fountain and cases full of handmade candies. They also do free tours of the Candy Kitchen and Candy Museum until 3:30 pm weekdays and until 2 p.m. on Saturdays. To book a tour, call Jill Schimpff.