Embrace the great outdoors in McCreary County, Eastern Kentucky, with Whitley City as its county seat. This county of approximately 17,000 residents is a gateway to Daniel Boone National Forest, offering unparalleled opportunities for hunting, hiking, and building a secluded cabin or homestead. Pulaski County sits at the edge of the Daniel Boone National Forest near Lake Cumberland. Somerset serves as the commercial center for a region known for outdoor recreation, affordable land, and growing tourism.