Stearns, KY

Stearns got its start over a century ago as a bustling timber and coal community, and you can still feel that heritage around town today. Life here moves at a much quieter pace now, with the historic depot running scenic train rides through the hills down to the old Blue Heron mining camp. It sits right on the edge of the Big South Fork and Daniel Boone National Forest, giving locals easy access to endless trails, rivers, and sandstone gorges. It is a peaceful, scenic spot for anyone looking to settle down in the Appalachian foothills.