Boredom won’t be an option for your family — There are so many things to do with kids in Nashville! Ready or not, summer is coming– and if you want to have a great school break with your kids, you’d better be prepared. The good news? It’s easy to find fun things to do with […]

I’m going to let you in on a little secret that I’m betting most of your friends and neighbors know nothing about: The Tennessee Prairie. Yes, friends, believe it or not, Middle Tennessee is home to a globally unique, almost desert-like ecosystem known as the limestone cedar glade. It’s a place of intense heat and […]

Thanks to the Hilton Sandestin Beach for hosting my family on our beach adventure! I think my entire family would agree that our best moments come when we travel together, so we try to do it as often as possible. We’re definitely on the adventurous side– We love experiencing new things and exploring different terrains– […]

You’ve seen the roadside barns painted with the words ‘See Rock City,’ but the cost of tickets to this Chattanooga-area landmark ($19.95 for adults, $11.95 for kids ages 3-12) may have you second-guessing whether the attraction is the best way to spend your time and money. After visiting Rock City several times with my family […]

Beaman Park is one of Nashville’s many hidden treasures. This past weekend, we went for a hike at Nashville’s Beaman Park. Located in the northwest corner of Davidson County, Beaman Park is still technically in Nashville, but you’ll feel like you are worlds away from the big city. For one thing, unlike Nashville’s other city […]

Nashville’s Warner Park and Radnor Lake are certainly the most popular (and heavily trafficked) spots in the city to get your hike on– but one of my new favorite spots for a walk in the woods is the Hidden Lake Trail at Harpeth River State Park. Located right off Exit 192 on I-40 (the McCrory […]

Gatlinburg has got to be one of my favorite family vacation destinations. It has a little bit of everything, from gorgeous scenery and unparalleled hiking and camping opportunities to fabulous shopping, delectable dining, and all-around fun. Wondering what to do in Gatlinburg with your family? We just returned from a weekend there– Here are 30 […]

Here’s all you need to know about hiking the Laurel Falls Trail, just outside Gatlinburg  at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! We took a weekend trip to Gatlinburg recently, and were fortunate to stay in a hotel right in the center of town. Most of what we wanted to do was in easy walking […]

After years of waiting, Dennis and I decided this year that our children, ages 11 and 8, were finally ready for their first haunted house. Some might find this decision at odds with our ban on PG-13 movies or anything on television with blood and gore. But it all made perfect sense to me…  If […]

Don’t be sad that summer is behind us– Fall is my absolute favorite season in Tennessee, largely because there’s so much to do and see in the area over the next few months. Enjoy the beautiful weather with this fall guide I’ve put together for my family and yours. From haunted historic mansion tours to […]