It’s hot and summer isn’t quite over! There’s still plenty of time for cookouts, farm days, and outdoor adventures! Everyone knows that a successful summer involves s’mores, garden time, and wading in the creek adventures, but how do you keep clean when your adventures are done? I’ve got you covered. Take a look at how…
Most people think hammocks are only good for summer days, lounging in the backyard by a pool or at a BBQ. But any hammock lover will tell you that every season is hammock season. Whether you live in an apartment, house with a large backyard or are a millennial heading to the beach or the…
If you are looking for a beach experience unlike anything you typically experience in Florida or South Carolina, then Grand Marais, Michigan may be just the place. Located on Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Grand Marais is an opportunity to experience a beach vacation and step away from the hustle of normal…
Many people think that the perfect day for a picnic is the middle of summer, but have you thought about how nice it is to have a picnic when the temperatures start to drop and the leaves begin to show off their fall color? Fall is a great time for a family picnic but there…
Learning about the mining history in Kentucky is an important part of understanding where we have come from as a community as well as a nation. When you explore the Blue Heron Coal Mining Camp in Stearns, Kentucky you can not only see the buildings and learn about the community, but you can also hear…
What makes fishing so special? Why do fisherman get excited to haul out the rod and reel, a bucket of worms or their special baits only to get just a few nibbles? It really doesn’t matter to some people if they catch a mess of fish or just a few to throw back in the…
There are giants in Kentucky! Just visit Bernheim Forest right outside of Louisville, Kentucky to visit these three Giants! Bernheim Forest lets you experience nature up close with hiking trails, picnic areas, art sculpture and beautiful flowering trees, gardens and meadows, and of course, the GIANTS!
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…