One of the things on our East Tennessee bucket list has always been Dolly Parton’s Stampede. The idea of a full dinner show centered around horses, showmanship and the Christmas season has just captured our imagination for years. And now, finally, we can say that we have been! Now is the perfect time for you…
We’ve always been fascinated by Wonderworks in Pigeon Forge. After all, the whole idea of a house that looks like it has been dropped on it’s head is just intriguing. Recently, my family had the opportunity to go and see for ourselves just what Wonderworks is! We recruited our cousins to make the adventure with…
It’s getting close to the holiday season and that means one thing. Many people are planning a weekend getaway to Pigeon Forge to enjoy the holiday lights, shows, and festivities. Whether you go to Pigeon Forge every year or are planning your first trip this next month, here are a few tips to help make…
Sometimes you just have to just spend some time outdoors and look for some beauty in nature. Burgess Falls is located about 20 minutes south of Cookeville, Tennessee. The hiking trails are beautiful, well maintained and easy to navigate and offer some amazing views of this gorgeous series of waterfalls in central Tennessee. This post…
When we are out on family road trips, we need a dependable place to sleep where the family can have enough space to get some good rest. We spend a lot of time together in the van, so at night it’s time to spread out and relax. The SpringHill Suites Marriott in Roanoke, Virginia was…
Visiting a zoo can be one of the most amazing experiences for kids and adults as well. Being able to be up close with elephants, kangaroos and zebras is just the kind of thing you don’t get at your local playground or library storytime. But the price of admission can be pretty steep for many…
We have explored many historic places in the United States. We have visited Mount Vernon, Monticello, Mount Rushmore and Independence Hall in Philadelphia and now this summer we finally got to visit historic Colonial Williamsburg, a living history museum that spans an entire city area about 2 1/2 hours south of Washington DC. If you…
We have visited Roanoke, Virginia many times in the last few years. Roanoke is the perfect stopping place on the way to Washington, DC. There are so many great things to see and experience in Roanoke. On our most recent stop, we enjoyed supper at a great little place called The Green Goat. This post…