Monthly Archive: April 2018

Only have 1 hour in Paducah, Kentucky? Then don’t miss the flood wall murals, free admission

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    The Paducah Kentucky Flood Wall Murals along the Ohio River - Photo by Christie Dedman
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    The Paducah Kentucky Flood Wall Murals along the Ohio River - Photo by Christie Dedman
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    The Paducah Kentucky Flood Wall Murals along the Ohio River - Photo by Christie Dedman
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    The Paducah Kentucky Flood Wall Murals along the Ohio River - Photo by Christie Dedman
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    Paducah, KY Lewis & Clark statue - photo courtesy of TripAdvisor
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    The Paducah Kentucky $5 purchase historical marker - Photo by Christie Dedman

You might not have Paducah, Kentucky on your list of places to see but let me make the case for it to be there with only three words: FLOOD WALL MURALS. We were on...

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Exploring Shawnee National Forest, Illinois Garden of the Gods + Earn a Junior Forest Ranger badge

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    Shawnee National Forest Garden of the Gods - Christie Dedman
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    Shawnee National Forest Garden of the Gods - Christie Dedman
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    Shawnee National Forest Garden of the Gods - Christie Dedman
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    Shawnee National Forest Garden of the Gods - Christie Dedman
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    Shawnee National Forest Garden of the Gods - Christie Dedman
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    Shawnee National Forest Garden of the Gods - Christie Dedman
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    Shawnee National Forest - Christie Dedman

If you’re ever in Southern Illinois you must make a stop in Shawnee National Forest to hike. When you think of Illinois you might only think of the main attractions in the northern area...

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Mammoth Cave National Park tips + Earn a Junior Ranger badge

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    Mammoth Cave Historic Entrance - Christie Dedman
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    Mammoth Cave Historic Entrance - Christie Dedman
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    Mammoth Cave - Christie Dedman
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    Mammoth Cave Historic Entrance - Christie Dedman

Have you been to Mammoth Cave National Park? We did a return visit last week and explored some new areas. About 7 years ago we toured the Niagara Falls cave entrance.  On this visit...

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Tips for visiting Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo & How to save on admission

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    Kentucky Down Under Horse Cave, Kentucky - Christie Dedman
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    Kentucky Down Under Horse Cave, Kentucky - Christie Dedman
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    Kentucky Down Under Horse Cave, Kentucky - Christie Dedman
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    Kentucky Down Under Horse Cave, Kentucky - Christie Dedman
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    Kentucky Down Under Horse Cave, Kentucky - Christie Dedman
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Have you ever pet or fed a kangaroo? If not then consider making your way to Horse Cave, KY off I-65 for Kentucky Down Under. This hands-on zoo is one-of-a-kind. We’ve been to numerous...

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