Tag: rivers & lakes
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A Quieter Side of Gatlinburg: Hiking, Bears & Hidden Gems {Tennessee}
Gatlinburg is known for crowds, attractions, and the busy Parkway—but there is another side to this Smoky Mountain town. Join us for a slower day filled with hiking, handmade pottery, river walks, and five unexpected bear sightings.
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Gateway Arch National Park: Engineering, Expansion & the Gateway to the West {Missouri}
Gateway Arch National Park is more than an iconic monument. Explore the history, engineering, Old Courthouse, and stories behind one of America’s most unique national parks during our visit to St. Louis, Missouri.
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Tennessee State Parks: Our Family Journey to Visit All the Parks
From waterfalls and mountain overlooks to historic sites and hidden gems, follow our family’s journey to visit every Tennessee State Park and discover our favorites along the way.
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Visiting Every National Park Site in Tennessee
Explore every National Park Service site in Tennessee, from the Great Smoky Mountains and scenic parkways to Civil War battlefields, music landmarks, and places that tell the story of the Volunteer State. This complete guide highlights Tennessee’s remarkable natural beauty, history, and culture.
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Painted Houses, Mountain Views, Violins, & Masks- A Day in Mittenwald {Germany}
We have a soft spot for small towns and places just off the main tourist trail, and Mittenwald fits that description perfectly. Our day there was filled with all of our favorite things — wandering through a museum, lingering in a bakery, and heading out onto mountain trails. Of course, it wouldn’t be one of…
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Hiking the Sigmud Thun Gorge in Hohe Tauern National Park {Austria}
Our family has a deep love for national parks. There’s something about heading out onto a trail, not quite knowing what waits around the next bend, that feels like pure adventure. Visiting a national park in another country adds an extra layer of excitement — stepping into a landscape with no expectations, no familiar landmarks,…
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Hiking Greeter Loop Trail- Savage Gulf State Park {Tennessee}
With the weather finally beginning to thaw after the frozen temperatures of winter, it felt like the perfect time to get outside and go hiking in Savage Gulf State Park. And of course, for us there is no better place to welcome the coming of spring than at a Tennessee state park. When we first…
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Bald Eagles & Snowy Trails- Winter Beauty at Radnor Lake {Tennessee}
There are two kinds of people when it snows in Tennessee. The first rush to the grocery stores, stocking up on supplies to hibernate for a few days. The second head straight outside, eager to enjoy the rare winter wonderland. It should come as no surprise that we fall into the second group. When we…
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Nature and History in Greenville {South Carolina}
Long weekends are made for family time, road trips, and the little detours that make travel memorable. On a recent trip to visit family in North Carolina, we decided to hop over the border for a day and explore the beautiful city of Greenville, South Carolina. I’d heard so many people describe Greenville as a…
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The French Quarter & Riverwalk- New Orleans {Louisiana}
My job brought me to New Orleans for a conference, but I arrived a couple of days early for one simple reason — I wanted to walk. That first morning, I slipped out before the city fully woke up. The sky was just beginning to lighten over the French Quarter, and the air still held…