I've lived in Nashville 12 years and I just found one of Nashville's best hikes. Lived here more than 630 weeks and 2 weeks ago I find an amazing hike I've never heard of! While searching for local hiking I read many articles and all seemed to repeat the same spots. I finally stumbled upon the trails at the Harpeth River State Park. The park, located only 20 miles from downtown, is broken into 3 different sections along the Harpeth River. It is day use only and I've passed it multiple times ... Read More
Cherokee National Forest waterfall hikes and camping
I grew up hearing all about the Smoky Mountains. Being in Tennessee, it makes sense. But I never heard of the Cherokee National forest. But it is AH-MAZING! And I only saw a tiny portion of this massive national forest. My three days exploring only 1 (of 11) areas of the forest was highlighted by 2 waterfalls and a campsite that is the DARKEST I've been to in ages.We were in the region near the Ocoee and Hiawassee rivers. The area is the Little Frog wilderness area. The camping within this ... Read More
Complete guide to an amazing weekend trip in 4 easy steps
According to CNBC, in 2017 52%!!! of Americans didn't use all their vacation days!?! What?!?! For your physical and mental health PLEASE use your time off. Small vacations around weekends allow for more trips and, I believe, greater relaxation. Sometimes week long+ vacations end up being very stressful with all the planning and travel involved. Weekend trips simplify all that.So repeat after me: I will take all my vacation daysDo it!Now!You take more days off when you plan for ... Read More
Fun all aboard at the Tennessee Valley Railroad
Trains are lame. Said No one. Ever. I had great fun visiting the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and taking a train ride!The museum has a main office in Chattanooga, Tn. There is also an outpost in Etowah, TN which is about 50 miles northeast of Chattanooga. I was lucky enough to visit both museums and I got to ride the train out of Etowah.The Etowah museum is the history of Etowah itself. The creation of the train line through Etowah was a giant economic boon. I found the most unusual ... Read More