Kentucky Explorer Magazine

Kentucky Explorer Magazine All issues (1986-2020) are now available on a compact flash drive, all 344 issues, over 34,000 pages. For details, visit: http://kyexmag.com

A few words from Charles Hayes, Jr., founder and publisher of The Kentucky Explorer: As many of you may know, The Kentucky Explorer was a monthly magazine devoted to all aspects of Kentucky. I founded the little magazine in June of 1986, and it closed in October of 2020 after a run of 35 years. It was a popular magazine, but my old age and the death of my wife, plus the Covid 19 plague brought the

Explorer to a close. However, even today there seems to be much interest in the content of the magazine. Of course, it would be difficult to find all of the back copies, and the expense would be great. Thus, I decided to offer all back issues in a digital format to all who might want them at what I think is a very reasonable price. I have to admit it was a big job scanning every page of every magazine (34,016 pages!), but now that it is completed, I am thankful our little magazine will live on through the ages. I had orginally planned on using the DVD format, but today many do not have a DVD reader. So, I decided to use a flash drive, and I like it much better. It’s hard to believe every issue of The Kentucky Explorer is on this one handy flash drive! This is a rare opportunity for those who have an interest and love for the story of Kentucky. I don’t think there has ever been so much information and enjoyable reading material concerning our state available so conveniently and at such a bargain price. You probaby have guessed by now that this is a personal project with me, and I am conducting it by myself, much in the same style as I used when I began the magazine in 1986. I would deeply appreciate any help in spreading the word about this project to your friends and neighbors who may also have an interest in Kentucky. Take a look at the information below to find out more about getting every issue of The Kentucky Explorer on one compact flash drive. Thank you so much for your help and interest. For details and information on how to order, please visit my new website: www.kyexmag.com

The Kentucky Explorer magazine, 1986-2020, is now available in digital, searchable OCR format. Over 34,000 pages and 345...
11/15/2023

The Kentucky Explorer magazine, 1986-2020, is now available in digital, searchable OCR format. Over 34,000 pages and 345 issues all devoted to Kentucky history, genealogy, memories, old and new photographs, old recipes, and much more. Every issue is now available on one handy flash drive. It's like having a complete library all about Kentucky at your fingertips. Ordering details are on our website: kyexmag.com

09/08/2023

The Kentucky Explorer magazine, 1986-2020, is now available in digital, searchable OCR format. Over 34,000 pages and 345 issues all devoted to Kentucky history, genealogy, memories, old and new photographs, old recipes, and much more. Every issue is now available on one handy flash drive. It's like having a complete library all about Kentucky at your fingertips. Ordering details are on our website: kyexmag.com

All issues (1986-2020) are now available on a compact flash drive, all 344 issues, over 34,000 pages

12/09/2022

🎄 CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY 🎄
🎁 WIN EVERY ISSUE EVER 🎁
🎅🏻 MULTIPLE WINNERS 🎅🏻

After much work, we’ve recently completed and released our complete archive in digital PDF format on a USB drive. It’s hard to believe all 34,000 pages of the Kentucky Explorer can now fit in your pocket — 340 complete magazines!

To celebrate, we’re giving away FIVE (yes, 5!) of these complete archives! Entry is FREE and EASY and is covered below.

Or, you can improve your chances of winning to 100% by ordering here right now: https://py.pl/14G2Hd They do make a great gift. 🎁

To ENTER the GIVEAWAY simply
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*Bonus Entries* (get more chances to win)
👍🏼 tag friends in the comments who love Kentucky
👍🏼 share your fondest Christmas memory
👍🏼 tell us about your all-time favorite story, article or piece of genealogy you've found in the Kentucky Explorer Magazine

Each person can gain 4 entries in total.

Memories shared can be gifts you’ve received or given, your favorite holiday food dishes or just the heartfelt reunions you look/looked most forward to during the holidays.

Winners will be announced next Sunday.
Good luck to all.
Go!

09/01/2022

Anyone interested in all of the past issues of the Kentucky Explorer may visit a special website giving full details at

A few words from Charles Hayes, Jr., founder and publisher of The Kentucky Explorer: As many of you may know, The Kentucky Explorer was a monthly magazine devoted to all aspects of Kentucky. I founded the little magazine in June of 1986, and it closed in October of 2020 after a run of 35 years. It w...

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If you are looking for a fun and unique Christmas gift this season, give the gift of a Kentucky Explorer magazine subscr...
12/16/2016

If you are looking for a fun and unique Christmas gift this season, give the gift of a Kentucky Explorer magazine subscription. It’s the gift that keeps on giving!

* History * Genealogy * Travel * Folkore * Photography

The Kentucky Explorer presents all types of material on Kentucky each month. The pages of our little magazine are filled with genealogy, history, and folklore, much contributed by readers. Since The Kentucky Explorer is an illustrated magazine, hundreds of old and new photos and artwork illustrate our issues throughout the year. Puzzles, maps, recipes, and many other little things of interest are found within. In some cases edited and interesting passages from long-forgotten newspapers, books, and magazines are presented for our readers’ enjoyment. Also old engravings and sketches from the long ago are used. Thus, The Explorer acts as a distributor of certain rare, published materials many of which are all but impossible to find today. Many of these should be of great interest to the average Kentuckian.

Give a gift now: https://kentuckyexplorer.com/wp/subscribe/

Good Deed: Share this post and possibly help your friends find the perfect gift for the one they never know what to get!

Christmas is right around the corner, which means our combined issue for December/January has made its way to your local...
12/15/2016

Christmas is right around the corner, which means our combined issue for December/January has made its way to your local newsstands. Preview it today by clicking the link below.

https://kentuckyexplorer.com/wp/december-2016/

If your still struggling to buy for that special person on your list, please consider giving a gift subscription to our little magazine! It is truly a gift that can be enjoyed all yearlong and at $21.00 is quite the bargain. Thanks!

Louisa High School Basketball Team of 1947-1948. Top row, l-r: Coach Jim Caudill, Coach Tony Salvato, Ed Miles, Jack Car...
11/11/2016

Louisa High School Basketball Team of 1947-1948. Top row, l-r: Coach Jim Caudill, Coach Tony Salvato, Ed Miles, Jack Carey Carl Meek, and Richardson Nelson. Middle row, l-r: Winfred Sammons, Wally Linkous, David Adams, and Willis Roberts. Bottom row, l-r: Jack Osborn, Joe Young, Joe Paul Blankenship, and Jeff Hayes. Max Young, 842 Rebecca Drive, Lexington, KY 40502; maxyoung1 .com, shares this photo with our readers.

The Arnett Family at Middle Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, ca. 1922. Standing on the porch is Charley Arnett (1878-193...
11/09/2016

The Arnett Family at Middle Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, ca. 1922. Standing on the porch is Charley Arnett (1878-1933). Standing in front of the porch are (l-r) Frank Arnett, Gustava Arnett, Galen Arnett, Myra Arnett, Shafter Patrick, Maud Gullett, Charley Rice, Beatrice Arnett, Burns Arnett, and Elizabeth Howard Arnett. Seated, l-r: Della Rice; Nevesta Arnett Holbrook (1902-2000), who married Henry Cobb; Lizzie Arnett, who married Henry Cobb; and Dora Arnett, who married Roscoe Hampton. James E. Allen, 447 Kentucky Street, Salyersville, KY 41465, shares these photos with our readers. See related photo on page 4.

Harry Swope, age 15, takes a rest at 426 Elm Street, in Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky, in August 1908. He had been ...
11/08/2016

Harry Swope, age 15, takes a rest at 426 Elm Street, in Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky, in August 1908. He had been carrying heavy bundles of paper for a news and stationery company. (Lewis Wickes Hine photo collection)

Mike Eubank, 5081 Meadow Brook Road, Birmingham, AL 35242; 205/980-0036, shares this photo of some Glasgow, Barren Count...
11/07/2016

Mike Eubank, 5081 Meadow Brook Road, Birmingham, AL 35242; 205/980-0036, shares this photo of some Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, rural mail carriers. L-R: Wilma Simmons, Joe Hall, Wilson Miller, Leo Page, Herbert McFarland, and Reuben Garrett. Photo taken in the early 1950s.

Madisonville Police Department in 1904. In front is Ashley Brown, Chief of Police; 2nd row from left: J. H. Hamby and Bu...
11/06/2016

Madisonville Police Department in 1904. In front is Ashley Brown, Chief of Police; 2nd row from left: J. H. Hamby and Bud Mayes; 3rd row from left: Tollie McGary and Frank F. Barton. Note the high helmets and night sticks which each carried. Madisonville police were first uniformed in April 1893.

Did Jesse James Commit Su***de? Preview an article from this month's Explorer that examines such a theory. Click Below! ...
11/05/2016

Did Jesse James Commit Su***de? Preview an article from this month's Explorer that examines such a theory. Click Below!

Did Jesse James Commit Su***de?

The Explorer is now accepting Christmas gift orders. Christmas gifts will be mailed on December 2nd. Gift cards will be ...
11/04/2016

The Explorer is now accepting Christmas gift orders. Christmas gifts will be mailed on December 2nd. Gift cards will be sent for renewal gifts and a card and magazine will be mailed to new subscribers. See all of our specials on page 2, ordering information on page 112 or click here to view all available options online at: https://kentuckyexplorer.com/wp/subscribe/

It’s hard to believe that November is here. Time passes so quickly. Our current issue is making it's way to your mailbox...
11/03/2016

It’s hard to believe that November is here. Time passes so quickly. Our current issue is making it's way to your mailboxes and local newsstands. Inside readers will find articles regarding the Thanksgiving season, such as feasts, hog killings, and farm life. Preview the stories, pictures and genealogy here: https://kentuckyexplorer.com/wp/november-2016/

Did you know that a B-26 Bomber crashed in Leslie County in 1943? Find out more by clicking the link below.
09/06/2016

Did you know that a B-26 Bomber crashed in Leslie County in 1943? Find out more by clicking the link below.


Two Perry County Residents Witnessed Bomber In Trouble By Freddie Miniard – 2002  Editor’s Note: After requests from our readers, regarding the plane crash in Leslie County, Kentucky, in 1943…

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