A few years back we headed up to Bridgeport, AL with the kids to take a gander at Russell Cave National Monument. The National Park Service site had a reptile program scheduled so we thought it...
Monthly Archive: January 2017
Tips for visiting Jesse Owens Museum & Oakville Indian Mounds with kids
If you’re passing through Alabama or you’ve lived hear all of your life, don’t miss one of the coolest things in our state – Jesse Owens Memorial Museum and across the street the Oakville Indian Mounds...
Factory Tours: Free behind-the-scenes Publix grocery store tour for families
Did you know Publix will do educational store tours? They do and it’s an incredible tour for all ages. Actually I would say for ages 8 and up. We recently got a behind-the-scenes tour that...
Factory Tours: Bud’s Best Cookies – Free cookies, giant ovens, train ride & more
Factory tours can be so exciting for kids, but the Bud’s Best Cookies Tour in Hoover, AL will get adults excited too. As soon as you get out of your car the sugar cookie...
Factory Tours: Bluebell Creamery overlook + Ice Cream Parlor (floor tours are closed)
A few years ago we headed down US 280 to the Blue Bell Creamery in Sylacauga for tour. It was a short intro video and then you can overlook the factory from a large...