We love getting out to explore hiking trails and find beautiful waterfalls. Typically we don’t have a hard time finding the waterfalls; we just do a little research and then hit the trails. But we did have a bit of trouble finding Lick Creek Falls. It took us two different tries and a 3 mile…
Recently we spent some time in Paducah, Kentucky and discovered that the city is full of great local food, history, arts and experiences just waiting to be explored. If you are looking for a place not too far from home where you can explore your creative side, be amazed and inspired by the quilts of…
One of the classic places for local fun in Kentucky is Beech Bend Amusement Park! For decades, families have been coming to Beech Bend for days and nights full of fun! As a one of a kind facility, Beech Bend has a lot to offer and continues to add new rides, races and special events….
We love finding street art, murals and sculptures when we are visiting a new city. Most of the time we find one or two pieces in an area and then have to drive to find more art. But in Paducah, Kentucky you can park and walk down along the riverfront and enjoy more than fifty…
Do you love rocks and minerals? Since we have members of our family who are fascinated with gems, shiny minerals and unique rocks, a visit to the Ben E Clement Mineral Museum has been on our Kentucky bucket list for quite a while. The Ben E Clement Mineral Museum showcases specimens from the famous Southern…
When you head to a new city, one of the top things on your mind after a full day of adventure is where to eat. We love finding the places that tell the story of the community and reflect the local culture. Mellow Mushroom in Paducah, Kentucky is the perfect blend of good food, family…
Sometimes we plan out major road trips and vacations and head out to popular tourist destinations and share them with you, but other times we find hidden treasures in our own backyard that amaze and impress us. Recently, we were on the road traveling through Versailles, Kentucky and we saw a little sign pointing to…
Our family loves to take a road trip and discover new places. Last year a friend of ours in Western Kentucky invited us to drive over and help celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Sure, we could have just driven over for the celebration, but western Kentucky has so much to offer and our kids have…