There are some places that you go and visit once and that is enough. You know you have to visit so you can say you’ve been, but you don’t really have to go back. Mill Springs Mill is NOT one of those places. Located just 20 minutes from Somerset, Kentucky, this is one of those…
Princess Falls is a beautiful waterfall hike in central Kentucky. This moderate hike in McCreary County is located in the Yamacraw Day Use Area of the Big South Fork National River and is perfect for a family hike. Since these falls are so beautiful, but a bit hard to find, I’ve got step by step…
Looking for a local adventure with water, beautiful scenery and minimal walking? Don’t overlook Green River Lake Tailwater Recreation Area near Campbellsville, Kentucky. This recreation area offers up close opportunities to enjoy the water, picnic areas and fishing with no admission charge. This post includes affiliate links. Green River Tailwater Recreation Area We have driven…
If you are planning a trip to the Newport Aquarium, you are in for a day of fun and adventure. You can rush through in an 1 ½ hours or take half the day taking in every single exhibit. It’s up to you. However long you plan to spend, here are a few tips to…
One of the most famous natural attractions in the state of Kentucky is Cumberland Falls in Corbin, Kentucky. Known as the Niagara of the South, this 125 foot wide waterfall is definitely one of our favorite places to hike and explore. Typically when we visit Cumberland Falls, we enjoy the beautiful white water and spray…
Many of you are like me and don’t see yourself as particularly crafty or artsy. But that doesn’t mean that we should ignore the creative side of our personality. Recently, our family took the time to go to MAKE Paducah art studio and get creative. We picked out paint and individual art projects and spent…
How much do you know about the river industry in the United States? Did you know that the US has over 250,000 rivers, with a total of about 3,500,000 miles of rivers*? On our recent visit to Paducah, Kentucky, we learned about the significance of the river industry in the state of Kentucky and across…
We love going hiking as a family. To be sure, the kids aren’t always excited about the thought of trekking through the back woods for hours on a hot summer day, but they always love the adventure of never knowing what we will find around the next bend in the trail. One of our favorite…
Have you visited the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY? Recently, our family took a quick road trip over to Bowling Green to tour the Corvette Assembly Plant and the Museum. I’ve never been on a tour like this where you can see the whole process from start to finish. This post includes affiliate links….