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...
Mammoth Cave National Park tips + Earn a Junior Ranger badge
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...
Tips for visiting Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo & How to save on admission
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...
Little River Canyon National Preserve Waterfall Kayaking 30 foot vertical drop and surviving

Rainy days have a moral – don’t let them get you down. The rainy day weekends that have plagued Alabama recently have started to get to us. One Sunday the rain was pouring and...
South Carolina: Exploring John’s Island’s 500 year old Angel Oak Tree, Free admission
If you’re in Charleston, South Carolina you will be enamored with the ocean, marshes, ships, history, architecture and attractions. But there is one massive living organism that has silently grown in the background watching...
Tips for visiting Congaree National Park with kids + Don’t miss the Junior Ranger Badge
Congaree National Park just south of Columbia, South Carolina is worth a detour off I-20 if you’re ever in the area. Dedicated National Park enthusiast know this is South Carolina’s only National Park. It’s...
Charleston, South Carolina: Earn 3 National Park Junior Ranger badges in 1 day, full itinerary
Charleston, South Carolina is a mecca of sorts for Civil War history buffs. American history fans would argue it’s not just for the Civil War students, but it’s a city rich in history of...
Tips for Hiking Foster Falls at South Cumberland State Park, Tennessee
During the fall we chased colorful leaves and flowing waterfalls one weekend in South Cumberland State Park in Tennessee. We hiked down to the bottom of Foster Falls. A challenging, slippery and fun hike...
ThredUp.com: Online consignment, Earn extra cash on name brand clothing from home

If you’re tired of donating all your clothing and you don’t have access to a consignment store, don’t want to deal with eBay or a yard sale, you’ve got to check out ThredUp.com. It’s...
Hiking Tennessee State Parks Great Stone Door, Greeter Falls & Laurel Falls with children
There’s a section of the Savage Gulf Natural Area in Tennessee that is packed with enough hiking to satisfy anyone’s need for woodland therapy. From steep trails, rocky cliffs to incredible views and flowing...