The anniversary of September 11, 2001 is coming up soon and for those of us who experienced the events of that day, we have very vivid memories. But we have a generation growing up that was not even born when the events of 9/11 took place. Many of our kids are learning about September 11,…
We love being outdoors in nature. There’s just nothing better than enjoying time with family while hiking on a gentle trail through the woods. We have lived in the Lexington area for many years and have visited McConnell Springs many times. This is a hidden treasure in the heart of downtown Lexington that we have…
One of the iconic landmarks in Bowling Green, Kentucky is the Lost River Cave. It has been many things over the years including a night club in the 50’s, but is now a tourist destination that people from all over the state and the country come to visit. This summer our family took some time…
Are you ready for a New York City Walking Tour? Have you been thinking about visiting Manhattan? My daughter and I had the opportunity to take an amazing mother-daughter trip to New York City last year! We’re ready to share our tips (and tons of pictures) from our 2 day adventure in the Big Apple….
Our family has had the opportunity to do many road trips in the past few years. We’ve visited presidential home places, seen US national wonders and toured many of the big cities on the eastern coast. Some people have asked me how we can afford to do these ambitious road trips and take these cool…
One of the most famous Chattanooga attractions is Ruby Falls. Since we love hiking out to enjoy waterfalls in nature, we knew that we had to take the tour to see the underground waterfall below the surface of Lookout Mountain. Hobbies on a Budget received discounts or tickets for the purpose of this post. All…
Over the past few years, we have visited Big Bone Lick State Park several times. Recently we drove over again to the state park and spend some time enjoying the local bison herd. Big Bone Lick State Park is a beautiful place to camp, play miniature golf, do some hiking and just spend some time…
Exploring a new city can be a fun experience, but it also presents a few challenges. Whether you are visiting a brand new place you’ve never been or re-visiting a city from long ago, you want your visit to be productive and full of adventure. Our family has had the opportunity to visit many new…