I have lived in Kentucky my whole life and visited the city of Frankfort multiple times. I’ve even toured the State Capitol, but until last week I’ve never been inside the Kentucky Old State Capitol. On a recent trip to Frankfort, I checked that off my Kentucky bucket list when we toured the Kentucky Historical…
Kentucky may not be known for having the most waterfalls in the United States, but the ones we have are worth the hike. Whether you are heading to the most famous Kentucky Waterfall, Cumberland Falls, or the lesser known falls like Dog Slaughter or Anglin Falls, you are going to love the trails and the…
This afternoon we took some time to go exploring. Nothing major. No big road trip. No elaborate plans or destination. Just a brief side trip after work and before it got dark. Sometimes those spontaneous trips are the best. So how do you prepare to be “spontaneous”? Here are a few things you need to…
There is so much to do in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Whether you are looking for waterfalls, hiking trails, natural arches, a historic mining, scenic railroad trips or a visit to where Kentucky Fried Chicken was born, you can find it all in this beautiful area of Kentucky! 9 Things to do in Daniel…
There are many natural arches in Kentucky but one of our favorites is located in McCreary County. There is so much to do in McCreary County and I have blogged about many of the amazing sites! From Dog Slaughter Falls, Blue Heron Mining Community, Devils Jump Overlook, Cumberland Falls and more, you just can’t do…
We love finding and revisiting places with amazing overlooks! Devil’s Jump Overlook is located just a few minutes from the Blue Heron Mining Camp in Big South Fork National Recreation Area. This overlook offers an amazing view of the Cumberland River! Some of our hikes are too long or have too many steps for people…
A day at Pattis is more than just an amazing meal. It’s an experience and place to make memories. Hobbies on a Budget received discounts for the purpose of this review. Recently we took a family road trip over to western Kentucky and enjoyed some time staying at the Big Bear Resort and exploring the…
I have always loved the colors of Spring and have been taking pictures of the Spring flowers each year. April in Kentucky is a beautiful time. The leaves are turning green, the tulips are blooming and the weather is starting to warm up. And yes, sometimes we even see a few snowflakes – but not…
You know we love learning about history and exploring new places. But sometimes, there isn’t enough time to make a trip to big historic sites or new far away places. This past weekend we were out finishing up some shopping and wanted to take an adventure. We have visited the Mill Springs Battlefield in the…