If you don’t necessarily want to get out and hike, but still want to see the breathtaking scenic views of Asheville, byways are a great way to enjoy nature without all the hiking. A byway is a road that has been designated by the federal and state government as a historical, cultural, natural, scenic, recreational,…
The Best Books About Alabama for Kids and Adults
When we are learning about any subject I love finding as many books as we can on the subject. This was no different want when we started to learn about Alabama. I hunted down all the best books about Alabama I could find. The Best Books About Alabama for Kids and Adults The Alabama books…
32 Free Things to Do in Asheville NC
I love when I get the chance to visit Asheville. The mountains and the slower pace of life always make me feel at ease. Add in the southern charm everyone has and it has a small town feel without being a small town. You can take in arts, nature, history and more all within an…
25 Alabama Field Trip Ideas
One thing we are trying to do as we make our bucket lists is marking field trip ideas for each state. We want to keep things fun but also make sure we are visiting educational attractions as well. We can do many small units leading up to some of these to add to our curriculum…
11 Must See Stops on Route 66 Arizona Stops
The Mother Road, Route 66 has a rich history in the Great Depression. It is a road that travels over 2,000 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. It passes through 8 different states: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. There are so many stops in every state but I was able…
Biltmore Estate at Christmas
Christmas is a magical time of year filled with luminous lights, perfectly wrapped presents, and time with friends and family. Christmas is the perfect time to take a visit to the Biltmore Estate. At any other time of the year, the Biltmore Estate is like walking into a palace fit for a queen. However, a visit…
Everything to See During an Asheville Christmas – Asheville NC
Asheville is a great town surrounded in art and they take that to a new level with Christmas. They are known for the Biltmore Estate and the Christmas events the Estate puts on but there is more to do in this town to celebrate the season! I highly suggest having an Asheville Christmas at least ONCE…
27 Best Things to do in Finger Lakes NY
If you are looking for the best things to do in Finger Lakes NY this is the list for you. There is so much to do I didn’t even get to everything on my list. What I did get to see what just amazing and I wish I had more time in the area. One…
Crowne Plaza Asheville NC – Everything You Need to Know
If you are going to go on vacation, the most important part of the experience is knowing that you are staying in a clean, safe hotel. I have been to my fair share of hotels, and I can tell you that the last thing you want to do when you are on vacation is worry…
14 of the Best Free Things to do in Hartford Ct
Seeing the East Coast is something that everyone needs to do in their lifetime! Visiting Hartford is a fun and educational trip. This is the home of Mark Twain and Daniel Webster (even if they didn’t make the freebie list you should make time to see them!). This list of free things to fo in…