One of the things on our East Tennessee bucket list has always been Dolly Parton’s Stampede. The idea of a full dinner show centered around horses, showmanship and the Christmas season has just captured our imagination for years. And now, finally, we can say that we have been! Now is the perfect time for you…
One of the most iconic historic landmarks in the United States is the Hollywood Sign just outside Los Angeles, California. People from all over the world travel to Hollywood and take pictures of the sign. If you are traveling to the Hollywood area and want to experience the history and magic of the Hollywood Sign,…
We’ve always been fascinated by Wonderworks in Pigeon Forge. After all, the whole idea of a house that looks like it has been dropped on it’s head is just intriguing. Recently, my family had the opportunity to go and see for ourselves just what Wonderworks is! We recruited our cousins to make the adventure with…
It’s getting close to the holiday season and that means one thing. Many people are planning a weekend getaway to Pigeon Forge to enjoy the holiday lights, shows, and festivities. Whether you go to Pigeon Forge every year or are planning your first trip this next month, here are a few tips to help make…
Whether we are traveling across the country or in our own home state, we love exploring and experiencing unique pieces of history and art. We enjoy finding unique things that make us chuckle, smile or think. When we turned on to Frankfort Avenue in downtown Louisville, the Heigold House Façade was a mix of everything…
Sometimes you just have to just spend some time outdoors and look for some beauty in nature. Burgess Falls is located about 20 minutes south of Cookeville, Tennessee. The hiking trails are beautiful, well maintained and easy to navigate and offer some amazing views of this gorgeous series of waterfalls in central Tennessee. This post…
This summer, we spent some time in Deadwood and Rapid City, South Dakota but also took a little detour over to Devils Tower in Wyoming. This National Monument is a popular destination for climbers and bikers as well as fans of the sci-fi movie “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”. On a tight time schedule?…
When you visit Wisonsin Dells, you have to take a ride on the Original Wisconsin Dells Duck Tour! Our day was filled with blue skies and gorgeous weather! Ride along with us and see why you need to sign up for this tour on your next road trip to Wisconsin. Hobbies on a Budget received…
Ever since I was a little kid I have always loved tree houses. The first time I watched Swiss Family Robinson I decided that it was the ultimate house to live in. After all, who wouldn’t want an amazing mansion high in the treetops? This past week my family and I had the opportunity to…