While moving on from Waterbury VT to Brandon VT, we saw a sign for Warren Falls in the Green Mountain National Forest. We love waterfalls and finding random places while traveling around, so we decided to stop for a while to check it out. This was a great decision as Warren … [Read more...] about Going Cliff Jumping At Warren Falls In Vermont
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Visiting The Dog Chapel & Stephen Huneck Art Gallery At Dog Mountain, VT
Imagine a huge dog park, a dog-friendly art gallery and a beautiful location to remember your beloved dog and memorialize them. That's what you find at the Dog Chapel at Dog Mountain in Vermont. We stopped by on our way to Mt Pisgah and Lake Willoughhby and spent a few minutes … [Read more...] about Visiting The Dog Chapel & Stephen Huneck Art Gallery At Dog Mountain, VT
Hiking The North Trail Up Mt Pisgah In Vermont Overlooking Lake Willoughby
Mt Pisgah in Vermont had some of the most stunning views we've experienced from any hikes so far on our 50 state road trip. It's a strenuous hike uphill with lots of gnats trying to bite you in the summer, but the effort is worth it once you reach the overlooks that look out … [Read more...] about Hiking The North Trail Up Mt Pisgah In Vermont Overlooking Lake Willoughby
Hiking The Low Gap Trail At Natural Bridge State Resort Park In Kentucky
After spending 6 weeks in Kentucky during our 5 year, 50 state road trip, Shae and I wanted to make the most of our final few days in the state. With just a few days until we were due to head to our next state, we took a trip from Lexington down to Natural Bridge State Resort … [Read more...] about Hiking The Low Gap Trail At Natural Bridge State Resort Park In Kentucky
4 Natural Bridges In 1 Day At Carter Caves State Resort Park In Kentucky
One of the places I was most looking forward to visiting during our 6 weeks in Kentucky was Carter Caves State Resort Park. I'd seen photos of the park when What's That Rattle visited last year, so I added it to our list of things to do as it looked beautiful there. Our … [Read more...] about 4 Natural Bridges In 1 Day At Carter Caves State Resort Park In Kentucky
Why The Buffalo Trace Distillery Spoiled Us For The Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Before we arrived in Kentucky, one of the things I was most looking forward to was going on tours at multiple distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The Lexington/Frankfort area seemed to have the highest concentration of large bourbon producers, including Woodford … [Read more...] about Why The Buffalo Trace Distillery Spoiled Us For The Kentucky Bourbon Trail
3rd Time Lucky: Hiking To Dog Slaughter Falls In Kentucky
It took three attempts over the course of two separate days and 17 miles of hiking, but I finally made it to Dog Slaughter Falls in Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky. There are different reasons as to why the first two hikes didn't lead to Dog Slaughter Falls, so I was … [Read more...] about 3rd Time Lucky: Hiking To Dog Slaughter Falls In Kentucky
Kentucky, Virginia & Tennessee: Hiking To Tri-State Peak At Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
It's easy to step foot in two states at the same time, but what about three states? Shae, Truffles and I decided to find out. While staying in London KY, we drove an hour southeast to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. The park is located where Kentucky, Virginia and … [Read more...] about Kentucky, Virginia & Tennessee: Hiking To Tri-State Peak At Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Harland Sanders Cafe & Museum – Birthplace Of Kentucky Fried Chicken
"Kentucky Fried Chicken!" That was my British nephew's immediate reaction when we told him we'd be visiting Kentucky next on our 50 state road trip. We'd always planned on getting KFC at some point during our 6 weeks in Kentucky, but we got lucky when staying in the … [Read more...] about Harland Sanders Cafe & Museum – Birthplace Of Kentucky Fried Chicken
Visiting Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace & Boyhood Home In Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln was famed for being honest, but not everything associated with his name is true. Take, for example, both the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Park and Abraham Lincoln's Boyhood Home. Both sites bear his name, but the former doesn't have the house in … [Read more...] about Visiting Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace & Boyhood Home In Kentucky