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Local Adventure: Drive the Foothills Parkway

AsideMay 17, 2020May 18, 2020 Jill1 Comment

This whole COVID-19 situation has me itching to travel. Although we might not be able to travel far during this time, now’s the perfect time to see what local adventures are out there. If you live in or near East Tennessee, you’ll want to check out the Foothills Parkway. We drove the parkway last fall […]

A Guide to Knoxville’s Best Ice Creams

AsideAugust 8, 2018February 27, 2020 JillLeave a comment

Most folks aren’t aware that there’s a sixth love language. Yes, indeed. It’s called ice cream. Here’s a guide to your best bet for ice cream around Knoxville. #1: Cruze Farm Cruze Farm had a shop in downtown Knoxville, but they recently moved out to a big, beautiful old farmhouse in East Knox County. (Update: […]

Our Favorite Hike in the Great Smoky Mountains

AsideAugust 5, 2018February 27, 2020 JillLeave a comment

One of our favorite things about living in Knoxville is that we are just a short drive away from some incredible hikes and views in the Smokies. Going for a day hike was something Daniel and I did a lot together when he came to visit me on the weekends while I was in college. […]

9 Things to Do Before Summer Waves Goodbye

AsideAugust 3, 2018February 27, 2020 Jill4 Comments

Summer is slowly but surely slipping through our fingers. *cue the tears* Every summer is a good summer, but this year I feel like we really took advantage of the season by trying new things, spending as much time outside and on the water as we were able, and finding plenty of excuses to eat […]

We Jumped Out of a Plane.

AsideJuly 21, 2018February 27, 2020 Jill2 Comments

Well, it was more like we tumbled out of a plane. Back in May, Daniel asked me what I wanted to do for my birthday. I was at work when he asked, so I sent him back a GIF of someone skydiving. I think he thought I was joking or would eventually change my mind […]

Great Smoky Mountain Engagement Shoot

AsideJune 5, 2016February 27, 2020 Jill3 Comments

When your photographer hikes 8 miles in the cold, wind and rain while carrying all of his equipment and climbs up cliffs just to get the perfect shot of you and your fiancé, you know you picked the right person to share this sweet season of life with. He not only conquered his fear of […]

Rocky Top via Bote Mountain

AsideMarch 6, 2016February 27, 2020 Jill3 Comments

Daniel and I decided to try a new hike in the Smokies this weekend. While we were huffing and puffing up the never-ending incline of Bote Mountain, we were beginning to regret our decision to do a hike we knew little about. But once we reached Rocky Top on Thunderhead Mountain and were rewarded with […]

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Hey there! I’m Jill. My husband and I are the Thompsons and we live in Knoxville, Tennessee, love the outdoors and are always on the lookout for our next adventure. I'll share a little bit of everything here. You can expect posts about health and wellness, local outdoor adventures, travel, married life (as we figure it out) and maybe a money saving tip or two. We're glad to have you along for the ride!

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