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The Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge offers Fun for the Entire Family

The Traveling Praters presents Travel Inspired Living. Note: The show has changed since my visit but I recently visited again with my mom and dad and have added updates to this post where needed. Driving down ‘The Strip’ in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, you’ll find no shortage of entertainment. Fun, clean, family-friendly shows, attractions and…

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Cabin Fever Vacations: A Review of Bella Yani Cabin

What could be more perfect than visiting the Smoky Mountains and staying in a luxury cabin with incredible mountain views on vacation? Cabin Fever Vacations is a property management company that manages cabins that are privately owned, making them available for vacationing guests. They also claim to be the most affordable cabin rental company in…

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Seeking Thrills on a Great Smoky Mountains Vacation

Millions of people visit the area known as ‘the Smokies’ each year. My own family has visited the area that borders the Smoky Mountain National Park more than a handful of times. Yet, we are still drawn to Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg time and again. When Mobile Brochure invited my family to visit for…

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Restaurant.com Celebrates National Pizza Month

I received a Restaurant.com gift card for the purpose of this review. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own. National Pizza Month may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean that my family will stop the celebration. As a mom with teenagers, pizza may as well be considered…

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Homeschool Appreciation Week in the Smokies September 15th- 29th

September 15th- 29th, many Smoky Mountain area attractions will participate in an epic Homeschool Appreciation Week. This event will offer free admission to one homeschool teacher per family at many popular Smoky Mountain attractions with discounts available for the rest of the family. Attractions participating in the Homeschool Appreciation Event include: The Tomb–  Free admission…

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Affordable Large Family Accommodations in Gatlinburg {Quality Inn Creekside}

  Selecting a hotel for my family is no longer as easy of a process as it once was. Though my family enjoys each other’s company, I know to force my three teenagers into a crowded, standard size hotel room is asking for trouble. After a busy day of sightseeing and reviewing destinations, the only…

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Visiting Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, is one of the most popular attractions in Gatlinburg. This facility has welcomed over 15 million visitors since opening its doors nearly 13 years ago. After spending the afternoon visiting each exhibit, it’s easy to see why the aquarium has been…

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Family Fun at Wonderworks in Pigeon Forge Tennessee

You can’t drive by Wonderworks in Pigeon Forge and not take a second look. The building appears as though it landed upside down in the parking lot, and perhaps, it did. Legend has it that a team of scientists, led by Mr. Wonder, were conducting a scientific experiment when something went terribly wrong. The laboratory…

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Your Guide to Homeschool Friendly Spring Break Ideas in the Smokies

This past weekend, my family visited Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tennessee in search of homeschool friendly spring break ideas in the Smokies. We found several that are perfect not only for spring break, but any other time of year you find yourself longing for a getaway or a field trip. As a homeschooling mom,…

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  • All good things must come to an end...for now. This is our last day of van camping on our first van camping trip in the @dodgeofficial Promaster 2500. There are a couple things I've learned. __________________________ 1. Van camping in the Promaster is so much easier then camping in my minivan. 2. My husband gets really crabby if he is hungry or tired. 3. We both become unbearable when we've been cooped up in the van for too long of a time. Which leads us to this photo. _________________________ When we road tripped with our kids, we always found state or national parks where we could stretch our legs and get some space. I thought it was needed to for them- not us. Turns out that the hubs and I need that outdoor space for our sanity as much as the kids did. 🌿🌳 ____________________________ Today, my husband and I drove quite a few miles. We were getting tired and we weren't being as nice as we could have been. So we stopped to walk on the trails at Lee State Park in South Carolina. It's amazing how much a little bit of time in nature can improve one's mood. An hour later we were back on the road with our good moods restored. 🍃 __________________________ What way(s) do you keep the peace when you road trip with others? __________________________ #scstateparks #southcarolina #discoversc #roadtrip #exploremore #optoutside #vancamping #travelinspiredliving #tbin #travelphotooftheday #picoftheday #traveltagged #travelblogger #travel #travelusa #travelmoments #explore #instatravel #instapic #naturetherapy
  • Some go to @discoverdaytonabeach for the Daytona 500, I pulled off the interstate not to watch a race, but to see the larger than life Jantzen Girl. ______________________ The Jantzen Girl is one of six created for Jantzen in the late 1950's and one of four that remain today. This particular diver was suspended above Stamie’s Smart Beach Wear shop from 1965 until the shop closed in 2017. Jantzen took possession of the mannequin upon its closure to protect it. _______________________ The public was not ready to see the icon go and after a public outcry, Perry Ellis International, who now owns Jantzen, agreed to return the refurbished diver girl to Daytona. _______________________ The diver girl is now on view at One Daytona’s Victory Circle along with informational signage. _______________________ What type of stops do you pull over for when you road trip? _______________________ #travelmoments #traveltagged #roadsideamerica #roadsideattraction #ipulledoverforthis #insearchofquirk #travelinspiredliving #travel #roadtrip #roadtrippers #atlasobscura #roadtripvibes #exploreusa #visitfl #daytonabeach #picoftheday #travelphotography #travelblogger #tbin #florida #roamflorida #instago
  • So much beauty in something that is dead. _____________________ Driftwood Beach is one of the coolest places I've been on this #vancamping trip and probably ranks up there with all time favorite places. _____________________ After driving through rain most of the day, the clouds began to subside as we entered Georgia, allowing us plenty of time to spend walking along the beach- me taking photos and my husband hunting for glass floats. _______________________ I can't wait to explore more tomorrow. Have you been to Jekyll Island? What do you suggest? ________________________ #vancamping #roadtrip #jekyllisland #exploregeorgia #driftwoodbeach #beachvacation #exploreusa #exploremore #traveltagged #travelphotooftheday #landscapephotography #picoftheday #travelinspo #instatravel #instapic #explore #vanlife #beach #travelinspiredliving #roadtripvibes #tbin #travel #travelwriter #travelblogger #travelgram #travelusa #travellust #travelforlife #wheretofindme #natgeo
  • I often seek out historical homes to tour when I travel and I've found homes from the Gilded Age or just past to be my favorite. The opulence and extravagance is mind boggling. If I could travel back in time I'd love to spend a day as a guest in a property like this. Vizcaya was the home of one of antiquities collector and top International Harvester executives, James Deering. Inspired by European estates and palaces, the 38,000 square foot home features 54 rooms, 34 of which are normally open to the public. The property cost $26 million to build. In today's prices, that could be as high as $8.7 billion! The home is gorgeous inside and out. A perk- the free parking allowed enough space to park the van though the backup camera certainly came in helpful. Have you been to Miami and strolled the corridors of this lavish estate? __________________________ #visitflorida #miami #historicplaces #historylesson #instatravels #travelusa #traveltagged #travelwriter #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #architecture #architecture_lovers #architexture #explore #exploremore #picoftheday #roadtrip #vancamping #vanglamping #vanlife #travelinspiredliving #tbin #travelblogger #florida
  • You may not know, but almost 10 years ago, my family was a full-time RV family. 🚐 _______________________ My husband and I, along with our three teenagers and rescued pound puppy lived in a 31-foot motorhome for 18 months. There were times we laughed, times we cried, and times we thought we would die if we had to endure one more moment in that cramped space. But I thank Jesus for that opportunity. It made our family who we are today. ________________________ My husband always told me when the kids were grown, he wanted to go back to a nomadic life but this time around we didn't want the expense of the RV. So we're testing out what it's like to travel in his 2017 @dodgeofficial Promaster in what we call the #vancampingexperiment. We've been on the road for 6 days and plan to continue for atleast another week. You can see more of what we're up to via Facebook (travelinspiredliving) or in my stories. ___________________________ Have any questions about van camping? Ask them here or shoot me a DM. ___________________________ #vancamping #vanlife #vanglamping #explore #exploremore #roadtrip #roadtripusa #travelinspiredliving #travelusa #travelwriter #traveltagged #camping #glamping
  • If you're traveling along I-95 near Raleigh in North Carolina, you must take a quick detour to nearby Wilson. This charming town has several unique stops that include the tallest Cape Hatteras Lighthouse replica, a muffler man and this cool whirligig park. I've never seen anything like it. I'll have more info on the blog soon but in the meantime check out my Facebook page (Travel Inspired Living) for more info. ____________________________ #roadsideattraction #roadsideamerica #insearchofquirk #ipulledoverforthis #roadtrip #vancamping #vanglamping #traveltagged #visitnc #travel #exploremore
  • Time spent by the ocean is good for the soul.💕 __________________________ I'll never forget my first trip to the ocean as a 2nd grader. My parent's took me out of school for almost two weeks to visit the Eastern seashore. 🌊 ___________________________ I loved every minute of it. I still had to do my schoolwork, which my teacher had kindly sent along, but instead if doing it from behind a desk, I did it each morning sprawled across a hotel bed. 📚 ____________________________ The afternoon was reserved for running on the beach, digging up mole crabs, building sandcastles and exploring the many historical sites that dot the coast. 🗽 _____________________________ It was this experience that taught me the importance of family travel, and now that my kids are grown, the desire to continue traveling with my husband and draws me back to the coast again and again. ❤ _____________________________ Do you have a travel memory that has impacted your decisions moving forward? 🚙 _____________________________ #visitsc #myrtlebeach #beach #beachcomber #roadtrip #vancamping #vanglamping #travelinspiration #traveltagged #travelmoments #travelinspiredliving #wanderlust #mytinyatlas #beachvacation #exploreusa #optoutside #exploremore #picoftheday #travelphotography #travelphotooftheday #landscape #travellust #travelforlife #travelgrams #travelmoments #travelusa #photodiary #roadtripping #travelinspo #explore
  • Adventure. You know, when my husband and I woke up this morning in our camper van, we had no idea where we were headed. Maybe that's not entirely true. We have an end destination. We just haven't planned the points between A to B. And I'm okay with that because it makes our road trip that much more of an adventure. 🚙 . . . . Are you a spontaneous traveler, plan out every detail or fall someplace in between? . . . . #adventureawaits #visitnc #roadtripvibes #roadtrip #vancamping #vanlife #vanglamping #travelinspiredliving #traveltagged #pilotmountain #explore #exploremore #picoftheday #instapic #travelusa #travel #travelphotography #instatravel #travelgram #travelinspo #travelmoments #nature #naturetherapy #mountain #northcarolina
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