Paynes Prairie – Gainesville, FL
Several years ago, we were in the Gainesville, Florida area to visit family. We ended up getting to hike along the LaChua Trail, part of Paynes Praire in Micanopy, Florida.
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Grandfather Mountain, NC
A few years ago, my family visited Grandfather Mountain in Linville, North Carolina (about 70 miles from Asheville). This is an amazing vacation destination – but not for the faint of heart. By the time you get to the top of the mountain, you literally feel like you are on top of the world.
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Dixie Belle Riverboat
Located just minutes outside of Harrodsburg, KY is a great riverboat cruise down the Kentucky River. The Dixie Belle Riverboat is a hidden jewel in our bluegrass area and well worth the trip. We took a cruise this last week and discovered some of the most beautiful parts of Kentucky that I’ve ever seen. This…
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Covered Bridge Capital of Kentucky
Sometimes you can take a road trip to a far away destination and explore a brand new area, but sometimes you just have a short time to enjoy something in your own backyard. Covered bridges are a great way to connect with the history of an area and enjoy some beautiful views. Sometimes finding covered…
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Cumberland Falls, KY – Niagara of the South
Kentucky is not known for having an abundance of waterfalls, but we can boast having the largest waterfall south of the Niagara – the Cumberland Falls. Known as the “Niagara of the South,” this 125 ft wide wall of water drops into a boulder-strewn gorge. With a full moon and clear night sky you can…
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Knoxville Sunsphere & World’s Fair Park
Today we spent the day being a tourist in Knoxville, TN with our friends Kayelynn and Lianna. We had hoped to spend 24 hours camping out in a Chick Fil A parking lot as part of the First 100 for the newest restaurant opening but didn’t get chosen. So we chose to find a backup…
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Party Ideas for the Traveler
2 years ago we celebrated my Grandma’s 90th birthday party. For kids, it’s easy to plan a theme birthday party. But for Grandma’s 90th party we wanted something special! We decided to go with the Dr Seuss book “Oh the Places you could go” as the theme. We just changed it a bit and called…
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Chick Fil A First 100 Events
What do you get when you mix these hobbies? Camping, Eating Out, Playing Games, Travel and Winning Prizes? You get a Chick Fil A First 100 Grand Opening Event. When Chick Fil A opens a new restaurant they offer the first 100 people free food for a year. That means that if you are among…
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Safe Traveling with your Pet
When we adopted our small yorkie last fall, we discovered that he loves to travel. It doesn’t matter if we are going to the school carline or on quck errands in to town, our dog wants to go. He will spin around in circles – begging to join us on our adventures. We haven’t tried…
