Update: Permanently CLOSED Recently, we drove over to Nashville, Tennessee to enjoy ICE! at Gaylord Opryland for the holidays. We took a few minutes to visit Antique Archaeology Nashville, the 2nd store of American Pickers’ Mike Wolfe. It is always fun to see some of the items that Mike and Frank picked on recent episodes…
We love to travel and take a road trip as a family. But sometimes schedules are too busy and crowded or the weather is just not conducive to hopping in the van and heading out on an adventure. But that doesn’t mean that the travel bug goes away. It just means that you need to…
When we go on a road trip, we are always looking for something a little different when it comes to lodging. Sure we can stay at a chain motel, but the memorable moments often take place when you stretch a little and think outside the typical. Last year when we spent some time in Pigeon…
One great way to learn about our US Presidents is to visit the Presidential Libraries. We have had 45 presidents but as of 2017, there are 14 presidential libraries. We have been able to visit 3 of them so far, but of course, we are already planning our next road trip to visit another one…
Today, we spent some time with my 97 year old Grandma and shared more stories! This special time with family reminded of a road trip we took last year with my Grandma, Dad and two of my Uncles going over all the stomping grounds in Boyce, Kentucky. We spent some time seeing the old home…
One of the best things about travel is the opportunity to meet new people. There’s just something special about the stories you can hear and the things you can observe about the other travelers you meet on your journeys. Our family has logged thousands of miles on the road and quite a few air miles exploring…
There’s nothing better than getting to the end of the hike and finding an amazing waterfall! Whether you are hiking in the Smoky Mountains, driving through Kentucky or visiting New York, the US has some amazing waterfalls to explore. Of course, we all know about Niagara Falls, but what about the rest of the US…
Growing up in Kentucky, you can’t help but love the game of basketball. On a road trip last year, we had the opportunity to tour and explore the Visiting Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Hobbies on a Budget received discounts or tickets to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own….