Tag: cave tours
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Five Favorites: Rocky Trails Around the World
There’s something about a rocky trail that feels different from any other path. Maybe it’s the way the terrain slows you down, asking you to watch each step, or the way the landscape seems to rise up around you, pulling you into it. Over the years, I’ve found that many of my favorite hikes are…
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5 Fascinating Places Connected to Past Civilizations
A Collection of unforgettable places where ancient civilizations, cultures, and stories still eave visible traces across the world. There is something fascinating about standing in a place where traces of an ancient civilization still remain. Whether it is ruins scattered across a hillside, artifacts preserved behind glass, or landscapes that once held thriving communities, these…
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Cave Tour at Ruby Falls {Tennessee}
We have been to Chattanooga many times over the years, yet there are still places that remain on our list of things to see and experience. Near the top of that list has always been Ruby Falls on Lookout Mountain. We have visited the nearby attraction Rock City Gardens a few times, and each visit…
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Visiting Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument {New Mexico}
A few years ago, I found myself traveling through the deserts of New Mexico, and it did not take long to understand why the state is called the “Land of Enchantment.” Between the rugged mountains, winding roads, and endless desert landscapes, there is something about New Mexico that feels both beautiful and timeless. One of…
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Visiting Dunbar Cave State Park {Tennessee}
If you have been following me for a while, you will know that we have been working on seeing all of the state parks of Tennessee. When we moved here three years ago we set that goal as we spent every weekend venturing out and getting to know the place we now call home. We…
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Domes & Dripstones – Mammoth Cave National Park {Kentucky}
It was a perfect day with blue skies and mild temperatures. But instead of spending the day outdoors, we decided to go underground with a tour at Mammoth Cave National Park. Mammoth Cave is the world’s longest cave system stretching over nearly 53,000 acres of land. Mammoth Cave became a national park in July 1941.…
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Historic Cave Tour- Mammoth Cave National Park {Kentucky}
This weekend took us up to the beautiful Mammoth Cave National Park. This is the longest cave system in the world and it has been drawing the curious explorers for over 4,000 years. Established as a national park in 1941, a world heritage site in 1981, and an international biosphere reserve in 1990. Is it…
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Cave of Wonders National Park {Dominican Republic}
One of the most amazing places to visit while in La Romana is the Cueva de las Maravillas -Cave of Wonders National Park. Cave of Wonders…just the name gives you goosebumps of anticipation! As you enter the park you make your way through the lush green of the island. And then you come to an…