Yesterday, we decided to go ride the rails. We headed over to Big South Fork Scenic Railway in Stearns, Ky. This is a 16 mile, 3 hour ride into some of the most scenic parts of Kentucky you can imagine. We got to see cliffs, roaming creeks and river beds, go through a tunnel, learn…
A few months ago, my family and I took a small road trip to discover one of the hidden treasures of Kentucky. Yahoo Falls may not be as popular as Cumberland Falls, but the hike was well worth our time. We have visited twice this past year and are always impressed by the rock shelters,…
There are some books that you just can’t put down till the last page. The Reunion, A Novel is the first book in quite a while that has brought tears to my eyes, but not because it was sad. It was just that good. Aaron Miller is one of those very humble heroes that doesn’t…
What is the #1 thing that teens of 2012 need? According to this latest book released by the makers of the hit movie Courageous, teens need Courage. Courageous Teens is a series of chapters focusing on 4 sections of life where we all need to exhibit and model courage.
Ever read a book where you couldn’t decide if you love it or not, but you are way too engrossed in the character’s lives to put it down? This is one of those books for me. I couldn’t read it fast enough. I was upset with the rigid rules of the bishop, frustrated with the…
Several years ago, we were in the Gainesville, Florida area to visit family. We ended up getting to hike along the LaChua Trail, part of Paynes Praire in Micanopy, Florida.
Do you ever feel like you’re living life in a fog? You enjoy your family, your work, and your life, but you feel like maybe there should be more? In this new book Women in High Def: Boldly Living Your Purposes with Vibrant Clarity, author Diane Markins tackles this issue head on. She gives a…
Update: Ringling Bros Circus is no longer an opportunity for us to enjoy. This is our experience from 2012. Last night my kids got to experience the Ringling Brothers Fully Charged Circus in Lexington, KY. I had been to a circus as a small child but really didn’t remember much about it. This was the…