The name 'Kentucky' referred originally to the Kentucky River. "Kentucky" can be traced to various Native American words. Until now, several meanings have drawn the possibilities: "dark and bloody hunting ground," "land of tomorrow," "cane and turkey lands," and "meadow lands". Nevertheless, all labels apparently share a reflection of early Native American way of life.

Interestingly enough, early Kentucky was called Transylvania; then it became Kentucky County, Virginia before subscribing to being one of four Commonwealth States that it is at present. The capital of Kentucky is Frankfort, but the City of Louisville is the most vibrant and populous, in fact the only city in the state with a population exceeding one million.

Modern Kentucky certainly can lay claim to its prized possessions of thoroughbred horses and horse racing events, fine bourbon, tobacco farms, and the Kentucky Derby. Also, Kentucky has always been admired for its handmade crafts and country traditions. But great Kentucky pride is gained for being the birthplace of both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis.

Kentucky is commonly called 'The Bluegrass State' in reference to vast expanses of Bluegrass in its countryside. Though actually green, the blue-purple buds of Bluegrass lend a bluish hue to the landscape when seen from a distance during springtime.

Natural attractions may come in "moon-bows" in the mists of the waterfalls - known as the "Niagara of the South" in Cumberland Falls State Park; or a journey in the longest explored cave in Mammoth Cave National Park. And among Kentucky's procession of rivers – including Ohio River and Mississippi River, there's one curiously called Licking River.

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