Is Laurel Falls the best hike for kids in the Smokies? Definitely NOT! I DO NOT consider Laurel Falls one of the most kid-friendly hikes in the Gatlinburg area despite making it to the top of most kid-friendly lists I’ve seen online. We have hiked many trails in the Great Smoky Mountains in our decades… Continue reading Laurel Falls Hike: Not the Most Kid-Friendly Hike in the Smoky Mountains!
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Cincinnati with Kids – Weekend Getaway Itinerary
Cincinnati with Kids – I’ve been visiting Cincinnati my entire life, both as a kid and with my own kids. There are so many fun sites in Cincy for kids and adults. Feel free to check out some of my other posts on Cincinnati, Ohio: Cincinnati’s Best Kept Secret: Chateau Laroche/Loveland Castle Mio’s Pizzeria Dining… Continue reading Cincinnati with Kids – Weekend Getaway Itinerary
Top 7 – Fun, Quirky, & Novelty Family Dining on the Florida/Alabama Gulf Coast
Top 7 – Fun, Quirky, & Novelty Family Dining on the Florida/Alabama Gulf Coast – We’ve been staying at Perdido Key, Florida during Fall Break for a number of years, and we’ve discovered several venues that are a great choice for fun family dining. When we stay at the beach, we have breakfast in the… Continue reading Top 7 – Fun, Quirky, & Novelty Family Dining on the Florida/Alabama Gulf Coast
Park Tower Inn of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee – Review & Room Tour
Park Tower Inn of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Review & Room Tour – We’ve been staying at the Park Tower Inn of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee every Spring Break for about a decade. I thought it would be helpful to share a review and a tour of our room for anyone considering a stay. Watch the video… Continue reading Park Tower Inn of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee – Review & Room Tour
2000 Dutchmen Lite 26QB Camper Renovation – Update 2
2000 Dutchmen Lite 26QB Camper Renovation – Progress Update 2 – Remember that 2000 Dutchmen Lite 26QB camper that my daughter and her husband bought last fall? The last time you saw that camper it was in a million pieces in the neighbor’s barn. You probably thought there was no way on earth they were… Continue reading 2000 Dutchmen Lite 26QB Camper Renovation – Update 2
Impossibilities Show – Amazing Magic and Mayhem in Gatlinburg
Impossibilities Show: Amazing Magic and Mayhem in Gatlinburg, Tennessee – Master Mentalist Erik Dobell wows the audience with Magic, Mindreading, and Mayhem at the Impossibilities Show in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. This crowd-pleasing act is full of fun for all ages. The theater is located below the Gatlinburg Space Needle. You can purchase tickets to the Impossibilities… Continue reading Impossibilities Show – Amazing Magic and Mayhem in Gatlinburg
Best Cheap Eats in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Cheap Places to Eat in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee – So you’re bringing your family to the Great Smoky Mountains, and you need to know the best food in Pigeon Forge at the lowest prices?! Look no further! I’ve been bringing my family to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg for years, and I’ve discovered all the Pigeon… Continue reading Best Cheap Eats in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
5 Simple Items You Must Pack for Your Next Hotel Stay
5 Simple Items You Must Pack for Your Next Hotel Stay – Wherever we go, chaos follows us, and hotel rooms are certainly no exception. I’ve accepted it as an inevitability of large families. You simply cannot put six or more people and all the luggage and gear they require in a small room for any… Continue reading 5 Simple Items You Must Pack for Your Next Hotel Stay
10 Free Things to Do with Your Kids in the Great Smoky Mountains
10 Free Things to Do with Your Kids in the Great Smoky Mountains – We’ve been visiting the Smokies every spring for the past 20 years. March is a great time to travel to Tennessee because so many of the Spring Breakers want to go farther south to the ocean. Spring is not considered peak… Continue reading 10 Free Things to Do with Your Kids in the Great Smoky Mountains
Merican Camper Renovation – Progress Update 1
2000 Dutchmen Lite 26QB Renovation (Update 1) – My daughter and son-in-law purchased a used 2000 Dutchmen Lite 26QB camper in order to travel across the United States during their summer breaks from college. They did not pay a ton for this camper, and they knew it was going to require some degree of camper renovation. A… Continue reading Merican Camper Renovation – Progress Update 1