Louisville, Kentucky is a pretty cool city to visit with kids. Right on the Ohio River, Louisville has a rich history and has maintained the feeling of an older city. Additionally, it’s right on a major node of interstates, making it a convenient place to visit from a variety of directions. From the river front,…
Central Kentucky is famous for horses, but beyond its horses, it’s a fantastic place for for families to visit. The rolling hills, fence lined-farms, and tree covered roads create a backdrop for a peaceful getaway full of family fun. Central Kentucky is full of places for families to explore, from state parks, historic sites, nature…
In southern Kentucky, near Bowling Green, lies Mammoth Cave National Park. And while I wouldn’t expect the largest cave system in the world to be found in Kentucky just off of I-65, Mammoth Cave National Park is a fantastic park to see with kids. Keep reading for the best of what this unassuming national park…
My preschooler has been fascinated by the arctic region from the time she was a toddler. She absolutely loved the animals early on, and her love for learning about the Arctic has just grown from there. So this winter, I created for her a Montessori-friendly arctic preschool themed unit. Holistic, hands-on, and low-prep, this preschool…
Land Between the Lakes is such a fun recreational area in southwestern Kentucky to visit with kids. It offers a variety of nature and historical attractions that are great for kids of all ages. We recently visited Land Between the Lakes with our young toddler and our preschooler and had an absolute blast. While it…
My daughter LOVE caves. We’ve gone on a couple of cave tours starting when she was a very young preschooler, and she’s loved them ever since. After our most recent cave tour, she asked me for a “Cave Discovery Box” to complete at home. So here’s a cave preschool unit theme, complete with book recommendations,…
Carter Caves State Park is an absolute gem to explore with kids. We love exploring state parks with our kids whenever we travel. Often smaller and easier to manage in a weekend trip than national parks, they also often have more amenities that make them really fun for kids. Don’t get me wrong- national parks…