I love to tour historic homes. It’s my ‘thing’. Therefore it is also my children’s ‘thing’ whether they like it or not. They (mostly) like it. I tour all these wonderful old places with a group of young girls. And you know what? Almost every house we tour is the former home of some great …
Many years ago I saw a segment on the Today show about a store in Alabama that sold items from lost luggage. After the airlines do all they can do to identify a lost suitcase the entire bag is sold to Unclaimed Baggage. Here is the segment that piqued my interest: I finally got a …
Just 2 hours south of Nashville is one of only 3 places in the U.S. where your family can see rockets, explore the history of NASA and see what is being planned by the U.S. going into the future of space exploration. Take a day trip and check out the US Space and Rocket Center …
Burritt on the Mountain, located 5 miles east of downtown Huntsville is near the top of the famed Monte Sano, Italian for “Mountain of Health”, where the Hotel Monte Sano once stood. The mansion was built as a retirement home by Dr. William Henry Burritt, and was left to the city of Huntsville after his …
I’m gonna change your mind about the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY. I’m betting that many of you think this is a quaint, ‘old timey’ place that your grandmother or great aunts would enjoy. This was also my opinion before I visited. I had the opportunity to tour the museum on several occasions in …
Lost River Cave is a really interesting place for outdoor family fun. Located in Bowling Green, KY, this destination is less than a 90 minute drive from most areas in Middle Tennessee. It is a perfect distance for a day trip. But remember, there is lots to do in Bowling Green so you may want …
In a previous life, before kids and before Nashville, I was a Third Mate in the Merchant Marines and worked on oil tankers. I have tried for years to explain what it was like to my kids but I’m not sure they fully understood. Then, we visited the River Discovery Center in Paducah, KY. While …