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…
Have you visited the city of Boston, Massachusetts recently? For the past year, our kids have been telling us that we need to go to Boston for vacation. We definitely have their social studies teachers to thank for this obsession with the city of Boston. So when it came time to plan our summer road…
Have you watched the TV show, Salvage Dawgs on the DIY Network? The crew does a whole lot more than rescue old doors, windows and fireplace mantels. They also create and sell unique, upcycled pieces with the treasures they find. Their mission is to save pieces of American history and make them available to people…
Sometimes you have to drive miles away to find beautiful places that you have never seen, but other days you just have to look at a local park in a neighboring city. This past weekend, we took a road trip through some Kentucky counties and discovered a hidden gem in Frankfort, Kentucky. Cove Spring Park…
With all of us spending more time at home than ever before, there are some new realities we are facing. Many of us are still working remotely while the kids do non-traditional education options. Let’s take a few minutes this weekend to get prepared for the week ahead and make sure we’re ready for whatever…