If you come to visit us and spend the evening, chances are that we will spend some time down by the creek with a campfire and probably a cookout with s’mores. We love spending time outside to wrap up our day and now with the weather starting to get cooler and Halloween coming up soon,…
Whether you are heading out on a road trip or just looking for new music to listen to while you’re running errands around town, many of us start looking for new music as the seasons change. Jeremy Camp’s new release “THE ANSWER” comes out October 6th. No matter what is happening in this world and…
We’ve always loved playing board games and card games but sometimes it is not really convenient to take the games with us when we travel. Since we love to travel and see new places, we have figured out some tips for taking family game night with us on the road. Bonus: Make sure you scroll…
Over the past years, we have taken the opportunity to visit several Art Museums on our road trips across the US. We first took the family to an art museum when they were quite young and weren’t quite sure what to expect. But it turns out that our family all enjoys visiting Art Museums and…
Staying in a hotel can often be one of the most expensive parts of a vacation but it can be one of the most important choices. If you and your family don’t get proper sleep, then you may be grouchy the next day. Take a few minutes and plan out your lodging options and find…
Visiting historical places with presidential connections is a great way to help our kids connect with the past. We have been to all the major Lincoln Landmarks in the US and have been working through the list of historic sites that have a connection to President Abraham Lincoln. The Lincoln Trail Map lists 15 historic…
Last year my son and I got to participate in the Lake Cumberland Clean Up Day. Though we have often done personal clean ups when we are out on the hiking trails or out fishing, this was the first time for us to be part of a large group of volunteers. What a feeling to…
We have visited many waterfalls with the family over the past few years, but our visit to Fairmount Falls was the first time we ever had to call ahead and get a code before we could get access to the trailhead. It was probably one of the more unusual hikes we have been on, but…
Tomorrow marks the anniversary of one of the most horrific days in our US history. For those of who were adults in 2001, we remember in vivid detail exactly where we were and how the events of that day transpired. But for most of our children and teenagers they only know what we are teaching…