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Follow Turtleman on Lebanon, Ky.’s New Turtle Trek
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Trail in honor of Animal Planet’s ‘Call of the Wildman’ star hits Turtleman hotspots
Follow Turtleman on Lebanon, Ky.’s New Turtle Trek

Fans can visit Lebanon sites seen in episodes of “Call of the Wildman” and Lebanon landmarks famous for their Turtleman connections. Stop in the Marion County Heritage Center, home of the world’s only Turtleman exhibit, to see traps made and used by Brown, colorful wood carvings, fan letters and fan-made gifts, an autographed banjo and more. Browse Historic Penn’s Store, a 19th century country store in nearby Gravel Switch, seen in the episode, “Fort Rattlesnake.”

Among the six stops on the Turtle Trek is the new WhiteMoon Winery, featured in the “Tee’d Off Turtles” episode, where visitors can enjoy a tasting of seven Kentucky Proud wines ranging from dry to sweet. (The barrels Turtleman used to catch the critter here are on display at the Marion County Heritage Center). At the Stillhouse Restaurant and art gallery, dig into a slice of Turtleman Cheesecake after an entree from the restaurant’s Maker’s Mark Bourbon Fried Grill.

Peek into the Sandusky Mule Barn, featured in the episode, “Groundhog Day,” where Turtleman and his team saved the mules. And pop into the Lebanon Tourist & Convention Commission to purchase your very own “Lebanon, KY – Home of Turtleman” T-shirt.

Lebanon’s Turtle Trek debuts as fans of the show will be tuning into Season Two of “Call of the Wildman,” premiering at 9 p.m. on Sun., June 2. The hit series has 20 brand-new episodes featuring the “bare-handed, backwoods animal-trapping” skills of Turtleman, who, along with the banjo-toting Neal James and his canine companion, Lolly, will take on coyotes, llamas, venomous snakes, pigeons, skunks, raccoons – even bulls.

Click into the new Turtle Trek to get a taste of what makes Turtleman tick. To learn more about Turtleman and catch up on his latest “live action,” visit www.Animal.Discovery.com/tv/call-of-the-wildman or www.VisitLebanonKy.com/the-turtleman. To arrange an interview with Ernie Brown, Jr., contact Carla Wagner at the Lebanon Tourist & Convention Commission.

Media Contact:
Carla Wagner, Admin@VisitLebanonKy.com, 270-692-0021
Lebanon Tourist & Convention Commission
www.VisitLebanonKy.com

Image Shown:
Visit Turtleman’s stomping grounds on the new Turtle Trek in Lebanon, Ky., where Ernie Brown, Jr., grew up and still lives.
Credit: Animal Planet

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About Lebanon, KY
Geographically located in the center of the state, this community of 5,539 is the “Heart of the Bourbon Belt,” the epicenter of barrel and bourbon making. Attractions include Maker’s Mark Distillery, Limestone Branch Distillery, the Kentucky Cooperage and WhiteMoon Winery. Incorporated as a city in 1815, Lebanon played a crucial role during the Civil War and is today on the Civil War Discovery Trail. It is also part of Kentucky’s historic Holy Land, with sites including the Sisters of Loretto Motherhouse. Outdoor recreation options include the newly expanded Gorley Naturalist Trail at Fagan Branch Reservoir, Marion County Quilt Trail and several farm tours; indoors there is the Marion County Heritage Center, a stop of the new Turtle Trek and featuring the Turtleman exhibit, and Stillhouse Art Museum. Shop for antiques, collectibles and handmade crafts in Lebanon and dine at your choice of 40 restaurants. Accommodations include the gracious circa 1833 Myrtledene Bed and Breakfast, plus hotels including the Hampton Inn, cabins and an RV Park. Facebook.com/VisitLebanon
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