(StatePoint) Kentucky is known the world over for its bourbon, horse racing and its jaw-dropping scenery, however on a deeper level there is so much more to the Bluegrass State. Literally.

Much of the coal that helped fuel the nation and the world in the last 200 years was mined and processed in the heart of Kentucky.

As coal helped to build the nation, a unique and vibrant culture sprang up in the communities in which it was mined. A culture that lives on.

Several destinations in Kentucky offer a way to remember and celebrate the spirit of those Kentucky communities. Destinations such as Portal 31 Coal Mine.

Located in Lynch, barely a mile from the Kentucky-Virginia border, the Portal 31 Underground Mine Tour offers a truly immersive experience. This isn’t a museum; it’s a preserved,

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