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Whether it's a trip to the city or into the wilderness you don't have to travel far from Knoxville to find it! Come explore the region (and beyond) with me, because no matter what day it is, it's always "trip time."

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Regional fast food choices for your road trips
Apr 6

Apr 6 Regional fast food choices for your road trips

Clayton Hensley
Food Finds

One great thing about road trips is the chance to eat at places you don't eat when you are home. Many times, that means great sit down restaurants, but there is something to be said about great regional fast food chains. Here are some options you might want to check out on your next road trip.

Carthage, TN on the Cumberland
Mar 13

Mar 13 Carthage, TN on the Cumberland

Clayton Hensley
Upper Cumberland, Weekend Getaways, Historic Places, Small Towns, Southeast Road Trips, Tennessee Road Trips

On the western edge of Tennessee’s Upper Cumberland Region, the small town of Carthage wraps history, natural beauty and culinary wonders into a picturesque package that will have you wanting to return time and time again. Here are a few reasons why you should visit this Tennessee town.

Picture a Christmas in East Tennessee
Dec 12

Dec 12 Picture a Christmas in East Tennessee

Clayton Hensley
Great Attractions

If you’re dreaming of brightly colored Christmas lights, festive store window displays, or have fantasies about peppermint treats, there’s something for you in East Tennessee during the holiday season. Here’s a picture (or two) of what you might find as you venture out this Christmas.

Your ticket to the museums of Cedar Rapids
Nov 19

Nov 19 Your ticket to the museums of Cedar Rapids

Clayton Hensley
Great Attractions, Midwest Road Trips, Weekend Getaways

Cedar Rapids offers up museums you would expect to find in a city its size, but there are quite a few surprises scattered throughout town. Here are a few that you should “Czech” out.

Crossville, Tennessee - The crossroads of the Cumberland Plateau
Nov 2

Nov 2 Crossville, Tennessee - The crossroads of the Cumberland Plateau

Clayton Hensley
Weekend Getaways, Historic Places, Upper Cumberland, Small Towns, Tennessee Road Trips, Southeast Road Trips

Crossville is the crossroads of the Cumberland Plateau. It's a place with many stories to tell, natural wonders to amaze you , and a few surprises to keep you coming back for more. Here's a guide about what to see and do in Crossville, Tennessee.

Smoky Mountain Apple Road Trip
Oct 7

Oct 7 Smoky Mountain Apple Road Trip

Clayton Hensley
Great Attractions, Food Finds, Tennessee Road Trips, Southeast Road Trips

When Fall arrives, people plan out routes to go and see Mother Nature’s spectacular shows of color. In the Great Smoky Mountains you will find one route includes stops to bring back a taste of the season, freshly harvested apples.

Unexpected finds in Fairfield Glade
Sep 18

Sep 18 Unexpected finds in Fairfield Glade

Clayton Hensley
Weekend Getaways, Tennessee Road Trips, Southeast Road Trips
St. Paul, Virginia - Tiny Town Offering Big Adventures
Sep 3

Sep 3 St. Paul, Virginia - Tiny Town Offering Big Adventures

Clayton Hensley
Weekend Getaways, Natural Wonders, Small Towns, Southeast Road Trips

From Virginia’s “hidden river” to more than 8-miles of hiking trails and more than a hundred miles of OHV trails, St. Paul, Virginia welcomes people looking for adventure. Here’s my guide to the big adventures you’ll find in this tiney town.

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