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Most Haunted Places in the Midwest To Visit For A Spooky Experience

7/28/21

Finding and exploring the most haunted places in the midwest and beyond is some of my favorite things to do. I love everything about it. Hearing the stories, learning the history, experiencing the unexplainable, and searching for Continue Reading

Hiking East Lakeshore Trail in Loudon County

How To Have the Perfect Girlfriend Getaway in Loudon County

6/20/21

It’s time to get back to travel and there is no better way to do that than with an adventure in Loudon County, TN! Grab your best friends and make your way to the lakeway to the smokies for the perfect girlfriend getaway. Located just a Continue Reading

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5 Things To Make Your Summer Travel Easier

6/20/21

Last summer was a bust for travel, but I'm so happy that this might be the epic year for Summer Travel. I'm pretty sure we're all going to make up for lost time and double down on trips. No? Just me? Either way, I have found some Continue Reading

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Most Haunted Places in the Midwest To Visit For A Spooky Experience

7/28/21

Finding and exploring the most haunted places in the midwest and beyond is some of my favorite things to do. I love everything about it. Hearing the stories, learning the history, experiencing the unexplainable, and searching for things that go bump in the night. If you love searching for the paranormal you're going to want to start a list of these haunts in the midwestern United States. Most consider the midwest not worthy of a visit, but it's always the quiet ones that surprise you Continue Reading

How To Have the Perfect Girlfriend Getaway in Loudon County

6/20/21

It’s time to get back to travel and there is no better way to do that than with an adventure in Loudon County, TN! Grab your best friends and make your way to the lakeway to the smokies for the perfect girlfriend getaway. Located just a short jaunt south of Knoxville you're about to discover why so many people flock to this area for vacations and to stay. Why Loudon County, Tennessee Makes The Perfect Girlfriend Getaway? Great question! LoCo, as they like to be called, short for Continue Reading

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Parmesan Herb Roasted Cauliflower Steak

4/30/21

Have you heard about cauliflower steaks? They may have started out as “just another trend,” but I think they are here for the long haul. And my tastebuds are thankful! This parmesan herb-roasted version is by far the best cauliflower steak recipe I’ve tried. It’s a hearty vegetarian dinner idea and only comes in at 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle Points. So next time you’re low on points, give these roasted cauliflower steaks a try. They’re easy to serve with other pan-roasted veggies for a Continue Reading

Easy Camping Recipes For Your Next Camping Adventure

3/24/21

We adore camping season and all the wonderful things that come with it. Our favorite part is trying out new easy camping recipes and eating outside while enjoying the view. We found these 20 recipes to try on our next camping adventure. Plus, try some of our tried and true campfire recipes. 20 Mouth-Watering Easy Camping Recipes Campfire Cones by Princess Pinky Girl: If you’ve never had these, I highly suggest you try them on your next camping trip! So easy to make, very little mess, Continue Reading

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How To Make Natural Dyed Easter Eggs – Easy to Follow Directions

3/19/21

I decided to try my hand at natural dyed Easter eggs this year. I pulled food and spices out of the cabinet and fridge and got busy trying different things to see what works and what doesn't. I remember my mom and grandma making natural dyed Easter eggs with red onion skins when I was child, but I don't remember how they dyed the eggs using them. A little research and I had an idea of how to go about dyeing the eggs using natural ingredients. Natural Dyed Easter Egg Ingredients I Continue Reading

7 Not To Miss Adventures in Martin County, Florida

1/13/21

The Treasure Coast of Florida earned its name from a Spanish treasure fleet wrecking in the area several hundred years ago. But it lives up to its nickname because of its beauty and charm. Martin County, situated on the Atlantic Treasure Coast, is a well-preserved gem full of opportunities for adventure. Book your beach adventure stay here: 7 Adventures in Martin County, Florida that you do not want to miss! 1. Sail on the Wooden Schooner Lily What better way to soak up the Continue Reading

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Sky is overcast, a bit of chill in the air and the

Sky is overcast, a bit of chill in the air and there is a storm blowing this way, but life is always good at the lake.

Hanging with Ruby who is sporting new @wolfgangmanandbeast gear. Love the design❤️❤️❤️

#crazyhairdontcare #wolfgangmanandbeast #dogsofinstagram #lake #lakelife

Visiting Michigans Lake Superior shore NEVER gets

Visiting Michigans Lake Superior shore NEVER gets old.
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#michigan #puremichigan #nature #lakesuperior #optoutside #lake #fromwhereistand

The ONLY way you’ll ever find me in a theatrical

The ONLY way you’ll ever find me in a theatrical haunted house is in the spring, during the day, with ALLLLLL the lights on.
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For those that love the fall haunted houses you absolutely MUST put @deadmansfarm on your bucket list. This haunted attraction in @visitloudoncounty is sure to scare the pants off you!
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It’s one of the few haunted attractions that has a touch option😮😮😮
That’s right, as if a haunted house isn’t scary enough you can sign up to let the actors touch/grab you. 😬
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In addition to the haunted house there is a haunted corn maze with freaking psychotic CLOWNS hiding in the corn (shudder), 5 5-minute escape rooms/experiences, fire breathers, and all kinds of scare ya spitless fun!
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Seriously, if you absolutely adore the thrill of visiting haunted attractions in October this is the one for you. Please report back and let me know what you thought when you go. I’ll be safely tucked at home #tooscary
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Some tips for visiting:
-Get there as soon as they open if you want to experience all the activities.
-Expect to wait 2+ hours for the haunted house if you arrive later in the evening.
-As you go through the house if it’s too scary for you, simply make chicken clucking noises and a tech will come rescue you. Of course, you’ll have to do the walk of shame past all the people waiting in line but might be worth it. Note: a couple hundred people tap out every season 🤣
-Make sure to take your friends. Thanks to the @thetinshedwood for braving the house during the day with me. #noshameinmygame 😆
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There’s so much more to do while you’re in the area. I’ll have a post up soon so you can start planning an October girlfriend weekend getaway!
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Thanks to @laurierowecommunications for helping make this trip happen!
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#hosted #girlfriends #girlfriendgetaway
#deadmansfarm #hauntedhouse #loudoncounty #lakewaytothesmokies #goloco #travel #roadtrip

How many colors do you see during a sunrise? It wa

How many colors do you see during a sunrise? It was a gorgeous light show over Fort Loudon Lake this morning in @visitloudoncounty. And the million dollar view of the lake with the smoky mountains in the backdrop in everything (be sure to scroll to see that image!).

This right here was worth the drive and there is so much more I’ve yet to discover here. Can’t wait to see what the day brings ❤️
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@laurierowecommunications #travel #sunrise #sunriseoverwater #tennessee #goloco #lakewaytothesmokies

@thetinshedwood and I arrived in @visitloudoncount

@thetinshedwood and I arrived in @visitloudoncounty and we are staying at the cutest property!! Adorable cabins, pretty barn, farm animals, fire pits and so much more.
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#lakewaytothesmokies #goloco @kinfolkfarm

Looking for a place to play in #AnnArbor? Be sure

Looking for a place to play in #AnnArbor? Be sure to check out County Farm Park!! Great trails, fun playground and community gardens.

It was my first visit but won’t be my last and my niece defines it as “the best park ever!”

#optoutside #nature #park #playground #getoutside

📷 @lauriehullrowe Did you know that the Americ

📷 @lauriehullrowe
Did you know that the American Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in the Louisiana Purchase?

Located in the backyard of the Samuel Guy House B& B in Natchitoches, LA. there is a lovely garden entrance to the sacred grounds.

Definitely worth a visit when you find yourself in Natchitoches!

@laurierowecommunications @natchitochestourism
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@mihauntedlighthouses one to add to your ever growing list of places to visit :)

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