Tag: Tennessee
-
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…
-
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…
-
Colorful lanterns of Zoolumination- Nashville Zoo {Tennessee}
We visited Nashville Zoo at Grassmere for their annual Zoolumination, where the zoo transforms after dark into a glowing world of larger-than-life Chinese lanterns. Every year is different, and while we didn’t know exactly what to expect this time, we knew it wouldn’t look anything like our last visit. That sense of anticipation only grew…
-
The Colors of Fall at the Great Stone Door- Savage Gulf State Park {Tennessee}
Tennessee seems to have taken its sweet time giving in to the fall season. Here we are at the end of October, and only in the last few days has all the trees burst with color. But when the color burst comes, it fills the soul with wonder and joy. The university where I work…
-
A Kid’s Guide to Walden Pumpkin Farm {Tennessee}
I always love fall time festivals and the overflow of pumpkins, hay bales, and corn. But this year’s visit was all the more fun because my daughter thought it would be great to share her own thoughts on visiting the pumpkin patch here on my blog. According to her, pumpkin patches are for everyone but…
-
A Month of Food, Festivals, and Fall {Tennessee & Indiana}
I love when fall finally comes. It is my favorite time of year when the leaves start to change color and new life seems to immerge all around. I love seeing haybale creations, orange and red flowers that match the trees, and what feels like an explosion of pumpkins and apples everywhere. It also seems…
-
Five Favorites :: Made in Tennessee
In the four years that we have now lived in Tennessee we have seen some beautiful state parks, interesting historical sites, and lively cultural scenes. There are any number of reasons for the popularity and notoriety of the state- music, Dolly Parton, whiskey, battlefields, Graceland, to name a few- but there are other things that…
-
Collection of Summer Fun {Georgia & Tennessee}
This last month has been full of the most random assortment of activities. These things would have been fun on their own, but put together they make up a joyous assortment that is all the better from the random and unconnected that they are. We have definitely been busy lately between Georgia and Tennessee, and…
-
Visiting Cheekwood Estate & Botanical Garden {Tennessee}
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, we decided to go up towards Nashville to check out the famed Cheekwood Estate and Botanical Garden. This is one of Nashville’s favorite places to go for their incredible collection of art, cultural festivals and events, and spectacular gardens. Cheekwood sits on 55 acres of land so there is plenty…
-
When Blog Friends Meet :: The Hungry Travellers
I have been following along with Phil and Michaela of The Hungry Travellers for years as they have traveled the world, had amazing cultural experiences, and given the all time greatest example of what retirement should be. They are constantly packing their bags and heading out for adventures in incredible places. I always look forward…