We love to hop in the truck and take a trip. Sometimes, we may be gone for two nights and explore a new city and sometimes it may be a longer trip exploring multiple states. There’s just something super energizing about getting to travel to a new destination and spending a little time outside your…
One of our family traditions, when we are on a road trip, is to find a local donut shop for breakfast at a local park. Sometimes we eat the donuts on a picnic table and sometimes we have to sit in the truck because it’s too cold, but it really doesn’t matter where we sit….
Have you ever opened a can of Bush’s Baked Beans for dinner and wondered where they come from? Do you find it fascinating to see how things are made? Located about an hour east of Knoxville, Tennesee, you can visit the Bush’s Beans Visitor Center and get all the behind-the-scenes info on the origin of…
Our family loves to hit the road and go exploring across the United States in search of something amazing. I am personally at 46 states and the rest of the family is building their state list quickly. The kids have been to 40+ states so far and we’re working to add new states to their…
Sometimes you find hidden gems in your own local backyard. You have lived near these remote off the road locations for years but just never knew it was there. That’s how we feel about Mill Springs Battlefield GristMill. On a recent trip to Somerset, we decided to take a few minutes and go exploring and…
When most people think about touring the Kentucky Horse Park, they think about the summer events like Breyerfest, the jumping events, or Hats off to Kentucky Day. But have you thought about taking a tour through the Horse Park in the winter season? Just because it is cold outside, doesn’t mean the adventures should stop….
When we are out on road trips, we love looking for FREE public art. These are great places to enjoy adventures without having to worry about crowds. We look for murals, wall paintings, sculpture gardens or photo opps from movies and pop culture. Public art has taken over and can be found in almost every…
We love finding small local museums with big historic significance when we take a vacation. When we were planning our 2400-mile road trip, we found the Reed City Heritage Museum formerly known as The Old Rugged Cross Museum in Reed City, Michigan. I mentioned to my Mom that we were going to visit and discovered…