"Check it out - Gwen Stefani's son is drinking out of the dog water fountain!" Shae and I first visited Smale Waterfront Park in 2016 when visiting our friends in Cincinnati. While at the park with them and their kids, we realized that someone in the park looked … [Read more...] about This Is Why We Love Smale Riverfront Park In Cincinnati
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Going Back In Time At Trammel Fossil Park, Cincinnati OH
Have you or your kids ever dreamed of being an archaeologist? If so, you'll love Trammel Fossil Park in Sharonville, a city in the northern part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. The park is named after Mr R.L. Trammel, a local businessman who donated the 10 acre … [Read more...] about Going Back In Time At Trammel Fossil Park, Cincinnati OH
The Importance Of The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is in the center of Downtown Cincinnati on the banks of the Ohio River. When you learn more about the stories of freedom and how integral that river was in a slave's escape from the South, it makes the location even more … [Read more...] about The Importance Of The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Our Cincinnati Chili Taste Test: The Winner Is…
Update 8/11/20: In 2020, I conducted an even more comprehensive Cincinnati Chili Challenge, so you can find the results of that here. ~ You might not love it right now, but one day you'll just be sitting there and you'll think to yourself, "I could really do with some … [Read more...] about Our Cincinnati Chili Taste Test: The Winner Is…
Girls Night Out With The Cincinnati Rollergirls
Me: What about a paint night? What about a pedicure? What about a movie? Clare: What about roller derby? Me: ... Yes! Let's do it! That's how it started when trying to figure out what to do for a girls night out in Cincinnati with my dear friend Clare - we'd go watch the … [Read more...] about Girls Night Out With The Cincinnati Rollergirls
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Alabama
Shae and I recently finished spending a month in Alabama, the third state on our 5 year, 50 state road trip. Here's a list of all our favorite (and not so favorite) things from our time in Alabama. Favorite Accommodation We Stayed At Stephen - This one's a tie for me. I … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Alabama
Our Top 10 Must-Eat Restaurants In Alabama
After spending a month in Alabama on our 5 year, 50 state road trip, Shae and I got to eat some excellent food. Too much food. I'm pretty sure I put on 5-10 lbs while in the state but to be honest - it was worth it. Burgers, BBQ, donuts and even donut burgers, we had it … [Read more...] about Our Top 10 Must-Eat Restaurants In Alabama
How To See 3 Waterfalls & 1 Canyon In 1 Afternoon In Northeast Alabama
After visiting the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama, we decided to make the most of being in northeast Alabama by checking out some waterfalls. There are several waterfalls close to each other you can see without having to go on a hike. One of them is in a state … [Read more...] about How To See 3 Waterfalls & 1 Canyon In 1 Afternoon In Northeast Alabama
Our Amazing Find At The Unclaimed Baggage Center In Scottsboro AL
Like TJ Maxx and a thrift store had a love child. That's the best way to describe the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama. With over 40,000 square feet of floor space and 7,000 new items added to the store each day, it's an experience to behold. We visited … [Read more...] about Our Amazing Find At The Unclaimed Baggage Center In Scottsboro AL
Hiking The McKay Hollow Trail In Monte Sano State Park, Alabama
The day after arriving in Huntsville, we looked for a good hiking trail to get some of Truffles's (and our) energy out. Monte Sano State Park was only a 25 minute drive from our hotel and had several trails to choose from. One of those - the McKay Hollow trail - is classed as … [Read more...] about Hiking The McKay Hollow Trail In Monte Sano State Park, Alabama