The inspiration behind our short visit to Paducah, KY was to take a hike in the Garden of the Gods Wilderness, which along with six other wilderness areas, is part of Shawnee National Forest in S Illinois. Together, there are 3,300 acres of rolling hills. The 1964 Wilderness Act ensures that nature will be allowed… Continue reading Garden of the Gods, Shawnee National Forest
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Belle Louise Historic Guest House, Paducah, KY
I adore historic homes and dream about restoring one in retirement. Cary and Melinda Winchester got to live out my dream with the Belle Louise Historic Guest House in Paducah, KY. About the Home Built in 1879, this Italianate mansion was built by Lt. James Daniel Frazier and his wife Sarah Abigail Frazier for their… Continue reading Belle Louise Historic Guest House, Paducah, KY
How to Spend 24 Hours in Paducah, a Charming Little Port Town in W Kentucky
Shortly after moving to Nashville earlier this year, I casually mentioned to the DH that I wanted to visit Garden of the Gods in S Illinois. To my absolute surprise, he planned a visit there in conjunction with an overnight stay in Paducah, which is on the way. Designated a UNESCO Creative City in 2013,… Continue reading How to Spend 24 Hours in Paducah, a Charming Little Port Town in W Kentucky
Ark Encounter and Onyx Cave
A few weekends ago, we grew tired of staring at the same four walls. On the Friday after work, we mapped out a route to visit the Ark Encounter in Kentucky, and headed out late Saturday morning. (We were actually supposed to be on vacation at Universal Orlando, but at the very last minute decided… Continue reading Ark Encounter and Onyx Cave
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