We've had the opportunity to visit a lot of really cool caverns over the course of the road trip so far, so when we heard about the US's largest (and the world's second largest) underground lake in Tennessee, we added it to the list. There aren't as many rock formations in The … [Read more...] about Visiting The Lost Sea Adventure in Sweetwater, TN
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Get the good sh… uh, stuff, at Sugarlands Distilling Company in Gatlinburg, TN
Almost everyone we talked to about Tennessee - "You MUST go to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge!" My mom - "I MUST go to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge!" Us - "I guess we MUST go to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge since it has the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North … [Read more...] about Get the good sh… uh, stuff, at Sugarlands Distilling Company in Gatlinburg, TN
Llama Trekking Near Knoxville, TN With The Wandering Llamas
I think this might be one of the best Christmas gifts I've gotten in a looong time... and I get some amazing presents each year. We went llama trekking with The Wandering Llamas LLC an hour outside of Knoxville, TN. It's $50 per person and you get two hours of llama trekking … [Read more...] about Llama Trekking Near Knoxville, TN With The Wandering Llamas
Experiencing The Founder’s Tour At The “Uncle Nearest” Green Distillery In Shelbyville, TN
Dr. Shirley Jackson Lewis Latimer Henrietta Lacks Nathan Green These are the names of African Americans who changed history and you probably don't know their names. I didn't. Their legacies have been lost to years of history told by Caucasians which often excludes the … [Read more...] about Experiencing The Founder’s Tour At The “Uncle Nearest” Green Distillery In Shelbyville, TN
Watching The Peabody Ducks March At The Peabody Memphis Hotel
When asking for ideas of things to do in Tennessee, one of the most common suggestions we received was to go see the Peabody Ducks at the Peabody Memphis hotel. Shae and I had never heard of this experience before, so when we saw that it's a parade where ducks walk up a red … [Read more...] about Watching The Peabody Ducks March At The Peabody Memphis Hotel
The National Civil Rights Museum At The Lorraine Motel In Memphis, TN
Over 400. That's the number of pictures I took at The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN. That's not even snapping half of the things we saw as it's a huge museum that would take days to fully explore. We went one afternoon and took in as much … [Read more...] about The National Civil Rights Museum At The Lorraine Motel In Memphis, TN
4 Weeks In Louisiana: What Should We Do?
So far on our road trip, Shae and I have tended to complete our time in a state before moving on to the next one. That's changing in the first couple of months of 2020. We're starting off the new year in Mississippi and also need to be there mid-February, but don't want to … [Read more...] about 4 Weeks In Louisiana: What Should We Do?
Riding The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway In Chattanooga, Tennessee
Shae doesn't like heights. She doesn't like missing out on the opportunity to experience something new either though, which is why she wanted to ride the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway in Chattanooga, Tennessee with me. We'd originally planned to check out the Enchanted … [Read more...] about Riding The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway In Chattanooga, Tennessee
Christmas Town At Busch Gardens With Review Of Country Inn & Suites In Williamsburg, VA
If you've followed our blog for any length of time, you'll notice that Stephen does the reviews. I don't really want to and I'm sure I would get bored trying to meet the high standard he has set for us all. That being said, sometimes I go and do things without Stephen - shock! … [Read more...] about Christmas Town At Busch Gardens With Review Of Country Inn & Suites In Williamsburg, VA
25 Free Things To Do In Washington D.C. (Plus One Bonus)
Washington D.C. is surprisingly great if you're on a budget. It's not great when it comes to the cost of hotels, which led to our latest road trip mistake. When it comes to things to do though, it's excellent. The nation's capital is full of monuments, memorials, museums, … [Read more...] about 25 Free Things To Do In Washington D.C. (Plus One Bonus)