Kentucky may not be known for having the most waterfalls in the United States, but the ones we have are worth the hike. Whether you are heading to the most famous Kentucky Waterfall, Cumberland Falls, or the lesser known falls like Dog Slaughter or Anglin Falls, you are going to love the trails and the…
This afternoon we took some time to go exploring. Nothing major. No big road trip. No elaborate plans or destination. Just a brief side trip after work and before it got dark. Sometimes those spontaneous trips are the best. So how do you prepare to be “spontaneous”? Here are a few things you need to…
Each Christmas season we like to try a new holiday lights display or Christmas activity for the family. We’ve been to various light shows in KY and TN, holiday events at Dixie Stampede and Dollywood, and enjoyed the Mega Caverns at Lights under Louisville. But this year we wanted something a little different. We decided…
Sometimes you feel the need to get away but don’t have time to really take a road trip. So what do you do? That’s when you look for places that are close enough to run over and give you that adventure without requiring an overnight vacation. Less than an hour from our house is the…
There is so much to do in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Whether you are looking for waterfalls, hiking trails, natural arches, a historic mining, scenic railroad trips or a visit to where Kentucky Fried Chicken was born, you can find it all in this beautiful area of Kentucky! 9 Things to do in Daniel…
There are many natural arches in Kentucky but one of our favorites is located in McCreary County. There is so much to do in McCreary County and I have blogged about many of the amazing sites! From Dog Slaughter Falls, Blue Heron Mining Community, Devils Jump Overlook, Cumberland Falls and more, you just can’t do…
We love finding and revisiting places with amazing overlooks! Devil’s Jump Overlook is located just a few minutes from the Blue Heron Mining Camp in Big South Fork National Recreation Area. This overlook offers an amazing view of the Cumberland River! Some of our hikes are too long or have too many steps for people…
I have lived in Kentucky most of my life and am still learning new things about our great state! Recently we took a trip over to western Kentucky and did some exploring in the Land Between the Lakes area. We were able to see bison and elk up close on the prairie and tour a…
A day at Pattis is more than just an amazing meal. It’s an experience and place to make memories. Hobbies on a Budget received discounts for the purpose of this review. Recently we took a family road trip over to western Kentucky and enjoyed some time staying at the Big Bear Resort and exploring the…