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Did you know you can take a boat ride on the under Did you know you can take a boat ride on the underground lake only an hour from Smoky Mountain National Park? 📍 The Lost Sea Adventure, Sweetwater Tennessee This is one U.S. adventure that you need to add to your bucket list! Mosey through the cave, past spectacular formations, until you reach the Lost Sea. Hop on a boat and take a tour around the underground lake, watching the trout swim around in the darkness. Truly, one of a kind experience! Things to know: 🗓️ Open year round, hours depend on the season 🕒 Tour takes around 1.5 hours 🥾 ¾ mile of walking on a dirt path 👶🏻 Kid friendly 🆓 3 & under free 🔦 Want even more of an adventure? Check out their wild caving experiences! Would you take this tour?
Did you know about this amazing perk that is inclu Did you know about this amazing perk that is included for FREE with your @explorationplace membership?? The ASTC program is a reciprocal admission program that allows members to receive FREE general admission to other participating institutions. There are over 300 participating museums around the country! Since we started using this benefit 5 years ago, our family has saved thousands of dollars visiting participating science and children’s museums around the U.S.! Some of the places our Exploration Place membership has taken us for free: 🦖 Perot Museum in Dallas 🔬 Mid America Science Museum in Hot Springs 🔭 Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago 🖍️ Omaha Children’s Museum 🪐 Science Museum Oklahoma 🦴 Field Museum, Chicago ⚗️ Science City, Kansas City 🛝 Madison Children’s Museum 🦕 Milwaukee Public Museum 🧬 St. Louis Science Center ⚡️ Discovery Lab Tulsa 🌈 Explora, ABQ 🦋 Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago and more! Have you used this benefit? If so, where has your membership taken you?
You have to stay here next time you visit Chattano You have to stay here next time you visit Chattanooga! 🚂 Hotel Chalet, Chattanooga TN This is the cutest boutique hotel, and is the perfect spot to stay for your family adventures. It’s located on the grounds of the iconic Chattanooga Choo Choo station, and is just minutes from everything you would want to do in the area. Book one of their train car rooms, which are fully restored and seriously so unique. Perfect for your train loving kiddos. Or stay in the family suite, which has a pull out sofa bed, 2 bathrooms, and amazing views over the pool and grounds. Don’t miss a stop inside their delicious onsite restaurant, Elsie’s Daughter, for an elevated and tasty dining experience. We grabbed ours to go and enjoyed it on the huge lawn while our kiddos played. Save this post for your next adventure in Chattanooga! (hosted)
Hidden gem alert in Kansas! You are going to want Hidden gem alert in Kansas! You are going to want to visit here this spring! 📍Maxwell Wildlife Refuge in Canton, Kansas 1 hour north of Wichita Come experience the herd of over 200 bison and 60 elk up close and personal. Take a guided tour on the open air tram out through the refuge, and get to know all about the state animal of Kansas. Bonus tip: They have their Baby Bison Spectacular tours mid May! Trust me, you do not want to miss out seeing these adorable babies! The little guy in this video was only 2 days old! Things to know: 🦬 Tour is about 45 minutes on an open air tram, so dress accordingly 🦬 Check out the small museum and gift shop after your tour 🦬 Tickets do sell out, so make sure to purchase them ahead of time 🦬 Appropriate for all ages 🦬 They have blankets available to use if you visit on a cold day, like we did! 🦬 Adult tickets are $15, children tickets are $7.50, and under 3 are free 🦬 Visit during the winter months to see the herd of elk, too!
8 places in Tennessee to see before you die So fu 8 places in Tennessee to see before you die So full of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, this is one place you are bound to find hidden gems around every corner. If you are planning a trip to explore the amazing state of Tennessee, skip Nashville and hit up these spots instead! ✨ South Cumberland State Park. Take the swinging bridge to Foster Falls, and soak up the beauty of this serene wooded paradise. ✨ Rock City. This one of a kind rock garden cannot be missed. Follow the trail through Fat Man’s Squeeze, take in the view of 7 different states from Lover’s Leap, and get whimsical at Fairyland Caverns. ✨ The Lost Sea. Take a cave tour through the caverns, and end up at America’s largest underwater lake, where you will take a boat tour around the Lost Sea. ✨ Smoky Mountain National Park. Hiking, waterfalls, wildlife and epic views for days. This is the most visited National Park in the U.S. for good reason. ✨ Fall Creek Falls. Explore the tallest waterfall in the Eastern United States, at over 250 feet. Hike down to the bottom and stand in the spray. ✨ Pickett CCC Memorial State Park. Hike to Hazard Cave and stand under the incredible rock shelter. Don’t miss the Ladder Trail for a short, fun hike. ✨ Burgess Falls State Park. Hike to one of the most stunning waterfalls in the state, and pass several other amazing falls along the way. ✨ Anakeesta. This unique mountaintop park located in the clouds is sure to amaze you. Take the chairlift to the top, ride the alpine coasters, and take in the 360 views from the observation tower. How many have you been to?
✨ Little Arrow Outdoor Resort ✨ Located on th ✨ Little Arrow Outdoor Resort ✨ Located on the peaceful side of the Smoky Mountains, in Townsend Tennessee. This outdoor resort is the perfect, family friendly place for your next Smoky Mountain getaway. (hosted) Choose from: 🚐 RV sites ⛺️ Tent sites 🏕️ Glamping 🏘️ Cabins 🏠 Tiny homes 🛖 Cottages There are so many amazing onsite amenities, you won’t ever want to leave. Don’t miss: 🤿 The incredible pool, splash pad and hot tub 🛝 Playground 🔥 Tons of outdoor fire pits and seating 🧇 Campfire Cafe dining option 🛍️ Onsite store ☕️ 24 hour coffee bar and game lounge Are you staying here for your next Smoky Mountain getaway?
5 places in Missouri to see Caribbean blue water 5 places in Missouri to see Caribbean blue water 💧 Blue Spring. The bluest water in the state, this spring pumps out 90 million gallons of water a day. Located off the Current River; 12 miles west of Eminence. 💧 Maramec Spring Park. 5th largest spring in the state, pumping out 100 million gallons of water a day. Located in St. James, MO. $5 per carload to enter the park. 💧 Roaring River Spring in Roaring River State Park. This spring supports a premier trout fishery, and pumps out 20 million gallons of water a day. Located 8 miles south of Casseville. 💧 Alley Mill Spring. 7th largest spring in MO, pumping out 81 million gallons of water a day. Located 6 miles west of Eminence. 💧 Big Spring. The largest spring in Missouri, and one of the largest springs in America, pumping out 286 million gallons of water a day. Located 4 miles south of Van Buren. Did you know Missouri looked like this?
Did you know that Parke County, Indiana is known a Did you know that Parke County, Indiana is known as the covered bridge capital of the world? The county has 31 historic covered bridges located throughout, with some dating back to the 1850’s. You can even attend their covered bridge festival in the fall, which showcases this unique piece of Midwest history. Check out the Parke County website for a downloaded brochure with all the historic bridges marked, and take a self guided tour to see them. 📍 The bridge in this video is Deer’s Mill Covered Bridge, built in 1878. It is located just outside the Parke County border, about 10 minutes north of Shades State Park.
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