One great way to learn about our US Presidents is to visit the Presidential Libraries. We have had 45 presidents but as of 2017, there are 14 presidential libraries. We have been able to visit 3 of them so far, but of course, we are already planning our next road trip to visit another one…
Today, we spent some time with my 97 year old Grandma and shared more stories! This special time with family reminded of a road trip we took last year with my Grandma, Dad and two of my Uncles going over all the stomping grounds in Boyce, Kentucky. We spent some time seeing the old home…
One of the best things about travel is the opportunity to meet new people. There’s just something special about the stories you can hear and the things you can observe about the other travelers you meet on your journeys. Our family has logged thousands of miles on the road and quite a few air miles exploring…
If you have kids that love LEGO bricks as much as mine, then you know that LEGO sets are expensive. It’s tough to convince yourself that it is ok to spend money on these sets, but then you look at how much play time, imagination, creativity, and enjoyment they get from LEGOs and you end…
There’s nothing better than getting to the end of the hike and finding an amazing waterfall! Whether you are hiking in the Smoky Mountains, driving through Kentucky or visiting New York, the US has some amazing waterfalls to explore. Of course, we all know about Niagara Falls, but what about the rest of the US…
Growing up in Kentucky, you can’t help but love the game of basketball. On a road trip last year, we had the opportunity to tour and explore the Visiting Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Hobbies on a Budget received discounts or tickets to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own….
Several years ago we discovered a new show on the History Channel called American Pickers. When we started planning our Midwest Road Trip through Iowa, we knew that we had to include a stop to their home store called Antique Archaeology in LeClaire. This isn’t your typical antique store. A stop by Antique Archaeology is…
When we go on road trips, we love to eat at places with local history and connections. We skip the chain restaurants when possible and find places where we can talk to the people that live in the community and experience the city where we are visiting. On our recent visit to LeClaire, Iowa, we…