Jim and I hopped in the motorhome and headed from Nashville toward the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. We had a blast! We made it a 4-day mini vacation -- visiting 1 or 2 distilleries each day, then camping someplace in between the distillery locations each night. Here's what the bourbon tours were like.
All about the New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia! Where is the New River Gorge Bridge? What is is like to visit? How tall is the New River Gorge Bridge? What else can you do there? Plus, lots of New River Gorge Bridge pictures - including some New River Gorge Bridge overlook photos!
Yes, you can visit Mayberry! Mount Airy, NC is also where Andy Griffith was born and raised. See my favorite things, and what I learned while I was there!
I learned something surprising about what exactly Appomattox Court House is AND just how soon after the surrender the war ended. Maybe it will be surprising to you, too!
I've been to a lot of parks, but none like Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia. The Natural Bridge is taller than the Statue of Liberty! My best tips -- some things you'll want to know before you go.
I've visited the Mill Mountain Star up close at night & during the day. Here's how to get to the Roanoke Star and overlook. What you need to know before you go! Roanoke Star pictures, reviews, and directions.
I have a fascination with license plates. See all my articles about car license plate oddities + Little-known facts about license plates on cars in the US!
One of my favorite things to do in Asheville is visit the North Carolina Arboretum! My virtual tour of the Asheville botanical gardens - with tips for visiting this beautiful landmark.
With 2 dogs and 2 kids, we go hiking, swimming, picnicking, and sightseeing at Ozone Falls - one of my favorite Tennessee waterfalls! Good to know before you go...
Looking for things to do in Cedar Key, FL? It's a cool vacation town in North Florida with plenty of things for nature lovers to see, tourists to do, and seafood foodies to enjoy!
Where is the Fountain of Youth, you ask? Here are highlights from my visit there, plus some great tips for visiting Ponce De Leon's Fountain of Youth Archeological Park in St. Augustine, Florida.
Did you know Busch Gardens was once in Los Angeles? Let's take a trip to Busch Gardens Pasadena and 5 other abandoned California theme parks - to see what they were like.
I love the small town of Yellow Springs, Ohio. This eclectic town is an artsy hangout that has the culture of a big city with the size & charm of a village.
Some interesting things I've learned about the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel in Virginia, how much the toll is, and how much driving time the bridge can save you.
