1. Our Travels
Natchez Trace State Park – Wildersville, TN
A little more than halfway from Memphis to Nashville on the I-40, off of exit 116, lies a Tennessee State Park that will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Tennessee’s Natchez Trace State Park is 48,000 acres of natural beauty featuring four lakes, a swimming beach, hiking trails, a wrangler camp, 250... »
A Cabin the Smokies
Char and I returned to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this month, spent time with some friends in Sylva, North Carolina, and stayed in a mountain cabin just between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. It was a great trip and we would have loved to have spent more time on both the North... »
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a natural playground with majestic waterfalls, excellent hiking trails, and panoramic views of the mountain range. Nestled at the entrance to the Park is one of Tennessee’s most visited cities, Gatlinburg, TN – just adjacent to neighboring Pigeon Forge, TN. Char and I headed to Gatlinburg by way... »
Romantic Ruby Falls
Chattanooga, with its many attractions, rich history, and numerous natural wonders, is an excellent choice for a romantic getaway. From the entertaining and artsy downtown district to the museums, aquarium, and amusement park, there’s something for everyone in this gateway to the East Tennessee mountains. When Char and I visited Chattanooga recently, we spent... »
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs, Arkansas, is famous for its 47 natural thermal springs which flow from Hot Springs Mountain downtown, exciting thoroughbred racing at Oaklawn Park, and an active fine arts community. It is nestled around three large lakes (Lake Catherine, Lake Hamilton, and Lake Ouachita) in the Ouachita Mountain / Diamond Lakes region of northern... »
Two Days in Tupelo
June 1, 2009 started like any other Monday morning at the office until my wife surprised me with an email entitled “I’m taking you!” Opening the email, I found that she had sent me a link to the annual Tupelo Elvis Festival that weekend in Tupelo, MS – the birthplace of Elvis Presley. I expected... »






