Tag: kid friendly activities
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Celebrating the Year of the Dragon {Tennessee}
One of the great things about working at a university is getting to enjoy the different events and activities that happen across campus as well as being ‘in the know’ about the great places on campus. And one of the university’s greatest places , that is relatively unknown even for many who work here, is…
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Lanterns & Pandas at Illuminights-Zoo Atlanta {Georgia}
Last year we experienced the Chinese lanterns at the Nashville Zoo and absolutely loved it. So while we were in the area of Atlanta, we saw that the zoo there had their own lantern festival and had to go. The lanterns at Zoo Atlanta are called Illuminights and it is a beautiful experience of light,…
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Castle’s History & Musician’s Beginning -A Day in Salzburg {Austria}
Two years ago we were set for a trip to Austria and Germany when the day before we were suppose to leave our trip was canceled due to Covid lockdowns being reinstated. So since then we have had this trip on our mind, waiting for the time when it would become a reality. And then…
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Ponderosa Park & Playa Hermosa {Costa Rica}
With our time in Monteverde at an end, we got up early so that we could see the day begin one last time from the deck. The sun was beginning to touch the surrounding area and welcome a new day of whatever the rainforest had in store. While we were in Monteverde, we stayed at…
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Sugar, Cocoa, Coffee, & Oxcarts {Costa Rica}
It didn’t take long before we fell into a routine that would get us out in the morning doing things and then coming back to drinks and cards while we watched the clouds come in and cover the area. It seemed like the perfect mix of adventure and rest. We had spent the last couple…
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Moments & Misadventures :: Independence Day in My Hometown
When big holidays come there is just no place like home to celebrate them. And for me, no holiday rings more true to that than being in my hometown of Provo Utah for the 4th of July to celebrate America’s independence. The term hometown implies that it’s a small city- but Provo is quite large…
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Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit at Zoolumination {Tennessee}
With the Chinese New Year we look ahead to the Year of the Rabbit. The Rabbit symbolizes longevity, peace, and prosperity so for many this is a year of hope. In honor of the Chinese New Year, the Nashville Zoo has been putting on an incredible light festival of Chinese art and folktales that they…
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Footloose, Skiing, Ice Castles, & Injury {Utah}
We spent a few days going home to Utah to visit some family. As we flew over the Great Salt Lake, I was filled with that joy that comes from returning home. The light playing off the salt water below was really beautiful. It was to be a really quick trip with only 3 full…
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Seeing the Lights at Enchant Nashville {Tennessee}
Tis the season for light displays and festive holiday delights. This time of year it seems there is no end to places trying to outdo each other with light displays and family activities. We debated between a few of them and finally decided on Enchant Nashville which is a light display presented by Hallmark Christmas…
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Knights & Armor- Frist Art Museum {Tennessee}
We’ve been sticking closer to home lately and not venturing off to neighboring states on the weekends. We decided to go up to the Frist Art Museum in Nashville and see what they had to offer for a day out. I’m not much for art museums. While I love art history, wandering through an art…