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Who Has the Time??

Weekly Recap of our Adventures

This is where I wonder how in the world "travel" and "blogging" have time to go together.
We've logged about 3,000 miles this week, and at least 5,000 photos.

I have no idea how people have time to even sort through pictures to post, let alone write an informative blurb about everywhere they've been.

So, anyhoo, here is our weekly recap. I wrote it up for another site, so I thought I'd share it here, too.

Happy Travels!


HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

Big Spring Park
Walked Downtown Huntsville
Walked Twickenham Historic District
Earlyworks Children's Museum
Alabama Constitution Village
Huntsville Depot and Museum


CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE

Chattanooga Choo Choo
Art Car Ball
Creative Discovery Museum
Pretzels and Ice Cream at Hamilton Place Mall
Raccoon Caverns - Gem, Fossil, Arrowhead Panning and Rock Scrambling
Sushi Dinner
And most importantly - PROM!!


CROSSVILLE, TN

Cumberland Mountain State Park


KNOXVILLE, TN
Coffee & Cars Auto Show


ASHEVILLE, NC (and area)



Pisgah National Forest
Little Switzerland
North Carolina Mining Museum
Bon Ami Mine Tour
Discovery Mill
Emerald Village - Museum Exhibits, Emerald and Gem Panning
Blue Ridge Parkway
Mount Mitchell State Park
Craggy Gardens National Heritage Area
The Biltmore Estate
Antler Hill Winery Tour with Premium Grape Juice Tasting Experience


JAMESTOWN/ONEIDA, TN

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area


Bandy Creek
Leatherwood Ford


STEARNS, KY

Big South Fork NRRA
Blue Heron Coal Mine
Coal Tippple
Mine 18
Barthell Coal Mine








Kite Day at Cumberland Mountain State Park - Crossville, TN

We discovered today that we are NOT award-winning kite flyers, but we had SOOO much fun giving it a shot!

This super-fun Kite Day Festival was sponsored by the Friends of Cumberland Mountain State Park and included free kites and a free hot dog lunch for the kids.

It was a little chilly out, but windy enough to make it a GREAT day to go fly a kite!

Cumberland Mountain State Park, located on Lake Byrd in Crossville, Tennessee, has loads of special events scheduled throughout the year, and many are fantastic for kids of all ages.

Some of the more recent events we have attended include a Birds of Prey show and an Easter Egg Hunt.

If you are in or around the Crossville area, be sure to check out Cumberland Mountain State Park and any of its many special events! On site, there are a handful of playgrounds and a beautiful lake! During the summer season, they have a pool, clubhouse, and lots of other facilities great for camping or hanging out with the kids!

The rangers are all friendly and really care about making Cumberland Mountain a GREAT family destination in Middle Tennessee!