Horseback Riding

    One of our favorite things to do is go horseback riding. We would usually go to Land Between The Lakes to Wrangler Campground located in between the southwest end of KY and northwest end of TN We loved going there so we really didn't look for anywhere else to ride and it was a fairly short travel distance for us. They have everything from primitive campsites to big RV setups and even some little cabins that you can rent. There are miles and miles of trails to ride and more beautiful scenery than you could ever ask for. The costs are reasonable which is good if you know anything about having horses the cost means a lot. The main thing is to call them before you show up to see what the required health papers the state require you to have to ride there both for KY and TN because the trails are in both states and if you get caught by the wildlife officer without your papers you could be in for some hefty fines. So if you have horses or you can even rent one of theirs if you don't and you haven't been to Land Between The Lakes you don't know what your missing. For more info go to www.kentuckylake.com or call them at 1-270-924-2211 and go have some fun HORSE'N  around!

While Hiking In The Smokies

     On one of our outdoor adventures we went on with the kids we went to Gattlinburg, TN. After we had had all the shopping we could stand we decided to take the kids hiking. I can"t remember which trail, seems like one that went up to "The Chimney", We were dragging behind and trying to catch up to our three kids when I round a rock wall and see my seven year old daughter standing at the very edge of a cliff and she says "Look mommy, you can"t see the bottom". My heart just about jumped out my mouth. I didn't want to yell and scare her so I just walled slowly up beside her and looked with her. She was right I don't know where the bottom was but you sure could not see it. I gently took her arm and led her away from the edge and over to a rock we could sit on that had ground all the way around it till I could get my bearings back. Oh the excitement! I think I had my share for that day.

Get your kids exercising without them even knowing it.

      When I was little I did not have a clue what a video game even was. We did not have the money for that sort of thing and we had to find ways to occupy ourselves and believe it or not we most of the time stayed out of trouble. Looking back now I'm glad we didn't have all the stuff other kids had because it got us outdoors and off the couch and because of my love for the great outdoors, I have continued to be a more active person as an adult keeping a few inches off the old waistline.                                                                                                           I have since tried to do the same with my kids. of coarse we too were always broke so they didn't get all the fancy gadgets kids today have that keep them on the couch. They had trees to climb, bicycles to ride, and creeks to play in with frogs and fish to catch. We went for hikes in the woods. We eventually got horses to ride. Not only will getting outdoors keep them more active but also gives everyone a little more quality time together. So surprise them this weekend with a trip to a lake or the state forest. You never know, they may even like it!