Recently we were traveling south toward Knoxville, Tennessee and decided to take a stretch break at Norris Dam State Park. This beautiful park in Rocky Top, Tennessee is just minutes off the Interstate and offers hiking trails, picnic areas, historic artifacts and places to get out and enjoy nature. This post includes affiliate links. Norris…
Navigating Washington DC is best done by public transportation. Some people are a little intimidated by the city subway system, but as long as you know a few simple things, you can navigate the Washington DC Metro system like an expert. This post includes affiliate links. How to Navigate Washington DC Metro The Washington Metro…
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…
Day 1 of our Midwest Road Trip continued with a drive up to the Indiana Dunes State Park right on Lake Michigan. This is our second visit to the state park but definitely not our last. There’s just something amazing about climbing the dunes, playing in the waves and making memories at the park! Amazon…
Updated information about discontinued Cracker Barrel Audiobooks program as of 10/30/19 The Books on Audio exchange program is no longer available in any of our store locations. We have seen the need greatly decline due to how users listen to books today and the advance of digital technology. You can return any title rented before…
Let’s play out a scenario: You are in Washington DC for the first time and you want to see the highlights. That means you want to see the monuments, the Capitol building, and of course the White House. Is it possible to do it all on foot or do you have to rent a cab?…
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…
Sometimes you find some pretty cool places when you get to a new city. On day 5 of our Midwest Road Trip, we finished our visit at the John Wayne Birthplace Museum and didn’t have any specific plans for the rest of the night. So we found our hotel in Des Moines and then drove…