A few years ago, we were driving toward Knoxville, TN and saw a sign for the American Museum of Science and Energy. We decided to stop and take a tour. It was such a unique visit that we went back again a few years later when the kids were a bit older. My friend Amy…
This weekend we went looking for something new to see in Kentucky. We decided to track down another one of the remaining covered bridges near us. The Mt. Zion Covered Bridge wasn’t too far away and easy to find. Built in 1871, we were excited to see how this covered bridge looked after over 140…
If you live in Kentucky, you need to hike to the top of the Natural Bridge in Slade, KY (about 45 minutes east of Lexington). This is a KY state park with a natural rock arch and an amazing hike. We have been several times in the last few years and it’s always worth the…
Many years ago, my Mom decided to create a Family Tree Quilt for my Granddad. She wanted a large display piece that could be used as a wall hanging or on a bed to showcase the family tree. This Family Tree quilt is no longer current. Many grandkids have gotten married and great grandkids have…
Last weekend we took the kids to the Cincinnati Museum Center. Whether you are interested in climbing in the woods, playing on a farm, discovering what happens when you put balls in machines and turn the cranks, becoming the engineer on the waterways or experiencing life in a city just your size, the Duke Energy…
When’s the last time you took a step on a trolley car, boarded a life-size steamboat, or walked the streets of a town area in the 1800s? Have your kids seen the bones of a mammoth, walked through a time machine or figured out how to reroute a river? This weekend my kids and family…
This past weekend we had the opportunity to enjoy a Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood. We were excited to enjoy some great music, shows and make some memories with our family. When we got there, it was a gray, rainy day in Tennessee. But that didn’t make a difference to us. We had our umbrellas…
We love exploring our great state of Kentucky! And we hate to spend a lot of money on making memories. Here’s some of our favorite things in Central Kentucky! Whether you are wanting to ride the rails, discover historic houses and sites, explore the longest cave system in the world, or just enjoy some beautiful…