Vogel State Park! This park holds a special place in my heart. Seven years ago my husband and I decided to go on our very first camping trip together as husband and wife. We decided to join his grandpa, Papa Silverhawk, to Vogel State Park. Papa was going to be holding a small event and be playing the flute so we wanted to show him our love and support.

During our first trip, we spent the majority of the time at the State Park and only went out to enjoy Helen,

During our recent trip to the North Georgia mountains we were able to do a few hikes. We hiked to some gorgeous waterfalls in the area. One of those waterfalls was DeSoto Falls located in Cleveland, Georgia. Not to far from Vogel State Park where we were camping at. It was a very fun yet memorable hike. Read our story and see why it will be a hike we will never forget.

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Typical Me

I am usually the OCD one in the family. I’m always making a tentative schedule, researching the

Back in 2011, shortly after my husband and I got married we decided to join his grandfather (Papa Silverhawk) on a camping trip to Vogel State Park. This was our very first camping trip together as husband and wife. One of the very first things we did was hike Helton Creek Falls. 7 years later, my husband and I decided to recreate that memory. We set up camp again at Vogel State Park that Friday. We grabbed lunch and then headed off to Helen, Georgia to do some touristing. On our

I can’t believe it’s been 4 years since we first arrived at Hawaii. A magical island filled with amazing people and a beautiful culture. I remember getting to the airport and walking out to a gorgeous view of the mountains. I had never seen mountains as beautifully sculptured as those in Hawaii. We proceeded to grab our belongings at the baggage claim to then head to our new temporary home at the hotel in Honolulu.

View of Honolulu, Hawaii from the top of the rim of Diamond Head Crater

As a mom we tend to look for the best parks around our home to take our kids too. Whether it is a playground or a park with a nice trail where your little ones can burn off some energy, parks are always on our lists. I remember doing this exact same thing when I came to live at Clarksville, Tennessee. My goal was to find the most recreational parks with playgrounds that my girls would enjoy. After many visits and fun filled trips I have decided to share with

Netflix, wine, cheese, and cuddles! This is what my usual wine night consists of without ever thinking twice of how the wine was made. The color, the process, time it takes to make, or everything that goes behind the scenes. I just grab my babies (or fur-baby) to cuddle with and enjoy the night.  Beachaven Vineyards and Winery changed the entire way I look at wine now. It’s not just about the taste but also the patience, care, and passion that the owners and staff at Beachaven Winery put into

This last weekend was loads of fun. I had an amazing opportunity with the tourism company of Clarksville, Tennessee, Visit Clarksville, TN. I was an Insta-Guest for their Instagram account and was able to do some internal tourism in the city I am currently living in. For those of you that follow me on Instagram probably saw all of my exciting posts throughout the weekend on both @thewalkingmermaidblog and @visitclarksvilletn.

About two months ago Michelle over at Visit Clarksville had reached out to me inviting me to be an Insta-Guest and

It was a beautiful Saturday morning when my husband and I decided to join our friends Corey and Casey to the park. It had been rainy and gloomy for a few days so we figured like it was a sunny day, why not? We ended up going to a nearby park called Billy Dunlop Park (more information to come) located in Clarksville, Tennessee. It was a little muddy but beautiful.

When we arrived we let the girls play at the playground. Shortly after we decided to hit the trail. It’s a

Dunbar Cave State Park is a small park located in Clarksville, Tennessee approximately 1 hour northwest of Nashville. This small park is historical landmark of Clarksville and holds one of the most beautiful caves in this area. It’s a must see when visiting this small town. You can find anything from deers, fawns, squirrels, to even the rushing water going through the cave and out below.

Our Visit To Dunbar Cave State Park

I’ve been to Dunbar Cave several times to walk their trails but I will tell you about our last

Rotary Park is a cute little park in Clarksville, Tennessee that is filled with hiking trails alongside a beautiful creek. I love to come visit here as it is filled with gorgeous scenery, flowing water, and several trails to explore. It’s not a very big park but it is perfect to get out and enjoy some time outdoors in this small little city.

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The first time I ever went to Rotary Park was a Sunday afternoon. Shortly after we moved back, my best friend Christina came over for the weekend to