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Hiking the Gatlinburg Trail and Cataract Falls
In the Great Smoky Mountains, the Gatlinburg trail is a popular place for visitors to hike and for good reason! While we were hiking it, we saw young and old alike. The trail is wide and well marked making it a wonderful, family friendly experience. The trail is around 2 Miles each way and you […]
1982 Unique World’s Fair Sunsphere in Knoxville, TN
On one of our recent vacations, my family and I visited the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. When we did, we knew that we would want to explore the surrounding areas as well. We decided to stay in Knoxville, TN for a couple nights and take some time to explore this city. Knoxville, TN is […]
Experience Hillbilly Golf in Gatlinburg: A Unique Family Adventure
Ever since I was a child, I have enjoyed playing mini golf with friends and family. I’m never very good at it but I always have fun. Throughout the years, I have played some fun and unique courses. I have to say though, Hillbilly golf takes the cake when it comes to playing a unique […]
Three hikes everyone should do at Big Bend National Park
Hiking is one of my favorite things to do as a family. Any trip we take, we always look for a place where we can get out in nature. The relaxation and peace I feel in God’s creation is unmatched. Big Bend National Park has to be one of my favorite places I have been […]
Albuquerque, New Mexico – Check out the St. James Tea Room for an unique experience
St. James Tea Room When my friends and I went to Albuquerque, NM for the Balloon Fiesta (https://suitcasesandsalt.com/10-reasons-you-should-go-to-the-albuquerque-new-mexico-balloon-fiesta/ ), we researched and looked for fun and unique things to do while we were there. We were only in town for a couple of days so we did not have a lot of time outside of […]
10 Reasons you should go to the Albuquerque, New Mexico Balloon Fiesta
Growing up my family and I would frequently go to a small town balloon fest. It was always a fun treat to get to experience the balloons up close and personal (even getting in the basket sometimes!), watch them fly, and see the balloon glow at night. Since that time, I have been to another […]
Fletchers Corn Dogs at The State Fair of Texas
Have you ever had a bite of something that was bursting with flavor at the state fair of Texas? Maybe it was ooey gooey and cheesy, maybe it had some spice to it or was a sweet treat. In addition to these unique treats, there are Fletchers corny dogs! There are many flavors besides the […]
20 FREE Things to do at the State Fair of Texas
I think we can all agree that spending a lot of money at the State Fair of Texas is an easy thing to do. My family and I love going to the fair and I usually get a season pass, since I am there so often. I am always looking for ways to save money […]
What we loved about visiting Inks Lake State Park
Inks lake state park If you’re looking to visit a state park in central Texas then look no further than Inks Lake state park. This park is located 1.5 hours away from Austin and is about 10 minutes away from Longhorn cavern state park. It is super convenient to have two unique parks so close […]
What I did on my trip to Longhorn Cavern State Park in Texas
My husband and I are on a mission to visit all of Texas’ great state parks and also get a stamp for each one in our Texas State Parks passport book. So…we decided to visit Longhorn Cavern State Park one as my husband loves caves and there was another state park so close! We visited […]