Red River Gorge ~ Fall Break 2012
This weekend was Fall Break for my kids, and we spent a few days camping near Natural Bridge & Red River Gorge. We spent our weekend exploring, adventuring, s’more making, tent sleeping, fire tending, junk food eating, hiking, laughing, reading, star gazing and memory making. I picked just a few of my favorite pictures from...
Kentucky State Parks: Rough River Dam
Here’s few of my favorite pictures from our family vacation last month to Rough River Dam State Park. Oh how we love visiting the Kentucky State Parks! Rough River Dam State Park: Exploring… Reading… Hiking… Playing video games… Walking & chatting… Boating… Reflecting… Learning new games… You can read more about our trip to Rough...
Out West
Michael went on a trip to Vegas a few weeks ago, and visited the Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon while he was out west. He was out there for a bachelor party, so I’m not at liberty to say much more about the trip (haha). He had a blast with his friends but was sorely...
Cumberland Falls State Park
This weekend our family had a little mini-vacation at Cumberland Falls State Park. Ella’s Odyssey of the Mind team was taking part in the State competition, so we used the opportunity to have a family getaway. It was too short, but full of fun. Despite the clouds and rain we managed to squeeze in a...
Evans Orchard in Georgetown, Kentucky
Today we met our dear friends at Evans Orchard in Georgetown, Kentucky…it’s our favorite place to pick apples and look for pumpkins. I’ve written about it before…here on The Little Things Blog. Please share your favorite apple recipes in the comments section!! Evans Orchard ::
Quetico
Michael just returned from a ten day trip to Canada. He explored Quetico with my Dad and two of their friends. They traveled fifteen+ hours to get there, and once inside the park they traveled well over sixty miles canoeing, portaging & camping. The pictures made me wish I had been with them, and his stories...
Our Mini Vacation : Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
Our family loves to visit the state parks in Kentucky, we are blessed to live in a state with so many gorgeous state parks that are well cared for and have lodging so we can stay and enjoy them. Last week we went away for a few days to Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park,...
Keeping Kids Occupied on a Long Drive
I’m getting ready for a long car ride with four young children. And even though my kids are great traveling kids, I always get a bit anxious at the prospect of six of us in the car for so long. I’ve been working this week on putting together a bag of fun things for each...
Frankfort, Kentucky: A Glimpse
The week before Christmas we visited our state capitol for the sad occasion of the visitation of my Godfather’s Mother. We decided to take the children with us. After visiting with family at the funeral home, we took a drive through the city of Frankfort, looked at the lights and cruised past our State Capitol...
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Before school started this month we took a road trip to Indianapolis to visit the Children’s Museum. This place is AMAZING and well worth the road trip! We cannot wait to go back!
Things to Do in Augusta, Kentucky
Have you been to Augusta, Kentucky? Augusta is a quaint river town, and being there makes one feel as if they have taken a step back in time. It is not only a lovely place to visit, but the drive to get there along Route 8 in Kentucky is beautiful as you wind your way...
Summer Vacation 2010 :: Pennyrile State Park
Each year we try to explore a different Kentucky State Park. This summer we spent our vacation at Pennyrile State Park. It was a wonderful getaway….hiking, swimming in the lake, grilling out, napping, crocheting, riding in a paddle boat, enjoying the scenery from our lakefront cabin, reading books, and soaking up the sunshine. This park...
