After what felt like the longest 9-week term ever, the kids made it to Fall Break. To celebrate, we spent the most relaxing week on Jekyll Island. Our plan was to have no plan, and simply enjoy our time sans schoolwork, deadlines, and technology issues. Too bad this cutie missed the memo. Jekyll Island has… Continue reading Fall Break on Jekyll Island
Tag: Travel During COVID
Garden of the Gods, Shawnee National Forest
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
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
Mammoth Cave National Park
Visiting Mammoth Cave National Park in central Kentucky requires a little advanced planning, as tickets are typically sold out about a week in advance. We scheduled our visit in conjunction with Dollywood. Currently, only self-guided tours are available, but Park Rangers are strategically positioned throughout the cave to answer questions and keep traffic moving. Mammoth… Continue reading Mammoth Cave National Park
Dollywood
We visited Dollywood three years ago, and a subsequent visit was long overdue. As we were there the week of the park's 35th Anniversary, we got to enjoy the inaugural Dollywood's Flower and Food Festival. Similar to the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival in Disney World, the theme park comes alive with larger-than-life plant sculptures,… Continue reading Dollywood
Dollywood Splash Country
Next door to Dollywood's DreamMore Resort, is Dollywood Splash Country. It is a 35-acre mountain oasis perfect for cooling down in the heat of summer. As guests of the resort, our park privileges included: i. COVID pre-screening at the resort ii. Tram to the park's entrance v. Early Saturday entry iv. Complimentary package delivery Once… Continue reading Dollywood Splash Country
Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa
Last week, we enjoyed a mini vacation at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa. After the challenges of the last few months, it was just the break we needed! When determining where we wanted to go, it was of utmost importance that the destination prioritized guest safety. Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa capped capacity at 50%… Continue reading Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa
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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