Spring! Even the word sounds invigorating. After the winter of 2010-11, I expect everyone is thrilled to see the new foliage burst forth. The native Redbud trees have been so vibrant and the dogwoods are still very beautiful. It is such a feast for the eyes as the hills wake up from their winter nap! HIS Majesty gloriously shines all around us. The Burckhard family loves to hike and we couldn’t wait for spring. We relish our opportunities to get out and explore the vast “wilderness” all around us. Our winter hikes are especially enjoyable. We pack a picnic lunch and sometimes stop at the little grocery stores near the parks for a few extras then head out on our explorations. Sometimes we see new plants that we haven’t seen before or in a while. Sometimes we spot a new bird or other animal. Other times we uncover recent history of the area. Often, we bring friends and/or family along to share our day. Anyway it goes; we count our blessings and enjoy God’s creations – including each other. There are many great hikes in the area. Fall Creek Falls State Park, Cumberland Mountain State Park, Burgess Falls State Natural Area, and the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area are just a few over our family favorites, plus the drives to these locations are also superb. Make plans now to get out and about to enjoy the season! Happy Trails! For more great stories on hikes in and around the areas, visit http://www.VisitTheCumberlandPlateau.com and click on the area that interests you most (also check the archived copies of the guides) and take a look at the guide to the area. Not all have stories of our hikes, but several do.
Hi annie! Looking for a great B&B or cabin in the area for my husband & I to have a relaxing weekend! Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteHi Deidre,
ReplyDeleteThere are several great B&B's all around the regions. If you are looking for something close to the Fall Creek Falls State Park/Burgess Falls State Natural Area, try Falcon Rest Mansion in McMinnville or Fall Creek Falls B&B next to the FCF Park, Firefly Acres in Spencer, or Grandview Mountain Cottages in Grandview, TN. If you would like something near the Big South Fork, try Grey Gables Bed & Breakfast Inn near Historic Rugby (Victorian paradise)(Linda will take excellent care of you) or Loree Guest Ranch for something a little more European style with a western sort of touch. At Dale Hollow Lake, try Copper Hollow Bed & Breakfast near Burkesville, KY. Near Center Hill Lake - try Sharp Lodge or The Inn at Evins Mill. Or if you would like to visit Lake Cumberland, check out the Horse & Buggy Country Inn B&B in the South Fork Mennonite Community of Casey County, KY or maybe Woodson Bend Resort (not a regular B&B, but a nice getaway nonetheless). There's also Hill and Valley B&B near Columbia, KY or The Doolin House Inn B&B in Somerset, KY. We just stayed recently at both places and had a nice relaxing stay. The stories and information for those will be added to that website within the next few weeks. I hope this helps. If you would like more on any of these destinations, visit www.visitthecumberlandplateau.com and visit the link to the publication for that area (it won't let me put links in here), look in the business directory section and click the links to their websites and be sure to check out the stories in the publications about these B&B's. Not all are have stories written about them, but many do. Enjoy your getaway! ~Annie~