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Walking sticks are a wonderful tool for hiking. A hiking stick has many great uses. Here are 5 reasons to carry a walking stick or trekking poles when you hike.

5 Reasons to Use a Walking Stick

Posted on April 3, 2018October 14, 2019 by Julie Kohl

Teddy Roosevelt may have been talking about foreign policy when he said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick," yet, these wise words are also a great hiking motto. Speak softly so you have a greater chance of experiencing the...Read More

Bush’s Beans Visitor’s Center

Posted on October 19, 2017April 20, 2018 by Julie Kohl

We live in Arkansas and my parents live in Virginia. That means when we travel to visit them we have to drive the entire width of Tennessee, twice. Tennessee is SO long. This year, we decided to take a little...Read More

Searcy Bike Trail – It’s Hot and You Need a Slushie!

Posted on June 15, 2017April 20, 2018 by Julie Kohl

Spring came super early to Arkansas this year and it seems that summer has arrived late. We just hit our very first above 90-degree day on Monday. That's the seventh latest in the history of that sort of record keeping! Disclaimer:...Read More

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan Lighthouses

Posted on June 13, 2017July 29, 2019 by Julie Kohl

Until a few weeks ago, I had been to every state east of the Mississippi River except for Michigan. I had also never seen a great lake in person. So when my husband had to be in Michigan on a...Read More

5 Southern Summer Vacation Ideas

Posted on May 31, 2017July 29, 2019 by Julie Kohl

Growing up Yankee, I never really imagined I would one day live in the south and absolutely love it. In fact, a southern summer vacation is exactly what I long for, even though I live here year-round. I have always...Read More

Paddling and Hiking Sugar Loaf Mountain

Posted on October 20, 2016July 29, 2019 by Julie Kohl

When we first started paddling Greer's Ferry Lake I was thrilled with the Old Hwy 25 recreation area. Yet for some reason, I had it in my head that I needed to check out other parts of the 40,000 plus...Read More

5 Southern Summer Vacation Destinations Memphis River Boats

Memphis Riverboat Cruises

Posted on August 1, 2016July 29, 2019 by Julie Kohl

We visit Memphis pretty frequently and decided to finally check out the Memphis Riverboat cruises on a recent trip. We are fans of BBQ and love Central BBQ. We also enjoy the Commissary and Gus's Fried Chicken. We've been to...Read More

Sugar on Snow, also called Maple Toffee, is a delicious candy treat made by pouring boiling syrup onto fresh snow. The result is delicious, mapley goodness that is sweet and satisfying.

Sugar on Snow | Maple Toffee

Posted on January 22, 2016January 12, 2020 by Julie Kohl

It doesn't snow very often in Arkansas but when it does I look forward to making Sugar on Snow! This sweet treat is common across New England and is the perfect treat after a long day of making maple syrup...Read More

Caterpillars Sting

Posted on September 26, 2015July 29, 2019 by Julie Kohl

Did you know that caterpillars can sting? I didn't until it happened to me. It HURTS. It was worse than the time I got stung by a jellyfish. (Except, in this case, urine did nothing to ease the pain!) Richie...Read More

Winter Weather Favorites – 10 Tips for Enjoying a Snow Day

Posted on December 5, 2013August 5, 2018 by Julie Kohl

Snow Day!!! A winter storm is brewing outside and I'm cooking up a storm inside. Winter weather, while not much of a big deal in many parts of the US, is a near disaster in the state of Arkansas. Overhead...Read More