Do you love rocks and minerals? Since we have members of our family who are fascinated with gems, shiny minerals and unique rocks, a visit to the Ben E Clement Mineral Museum has been on our Kentucky bucket list for quite a while. The Ben E Clement Mineral Museum showcases specimens from the famous Southern…
Sometimes we plan out major road trips and vacations and head out to popular tourist destinations and share them with you, but other times we find hidden treasures in our own backyard that amaze and impress us. Recently, we were on the road traveling through Versailles, Kentucky and we saw a little sign pointing to…
On a recent trip to Northwest Arkansas, a few of my colleagues and I decided to take a few minutes and tour the Walmart Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas. Downtown Bentonville is a step back in time with a beautiful picturesque square, little shops nestled around the corners and delicious restaurants. On the corner, you can…
Learning about history is not just what happens inside the classroom. More learning takes place when we get outside the walls of our schools and explore the world around us. What do you know about General Andrew Jackson? Recently we visited the Hermitage to learn about the General and explore his plantation right outside Nashville….
One of the highlights of our recent 2600 mile road trip was our visit to the Springfield Museums. Before we toured the four museums, we took time to walk around the Dr. Seuss Memorial Sculpture Garden. This was a fun walk and a great opportunity to get some pictures with a few of our favorite…
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…
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….