I have been visiting the Great Smoky Mountains since I was a child. A few years ago I saw a Facebook posting about Bush's Visitor Center. It is a bit of a drive from the strip in Pigeon Forge but I had to go. I love history and learning and Bush’s Visitor Center did not … Continue reading Southern Places: Bush’s Visitor Center in Tennessee
Planning your travel season on a budget
Many mark spring as the official beginning of travel season. We feel like we travel all the time but we actually spend most nights in our own beds. That’s because we believe in exploring our own area and saving money. There is so much to see within driving distance of our home we will probably … Continue reading Planning your travel season on a budget
The North Pole? I’ve been there
My five-year-old son could hardly contain his excitement as he heard the train whistle blow. In just a few minutes we would be boarding that train and headed to the "North Pole" to see Santa. That was 13 years ago but the memory of that cold evening remains in my heart and mind. We are … Continue reading The North Pole? I’ve been there