BMcCoy/03-06-2023

God is the God of the Mountain and the Valley: The Great Smokey Mountains, Tennesee Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg are located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The town of Sevierville is situated in Sevier county and is home to approximately 17,000 residents. Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are the most popular destinations because of their bustling attractions. All of these small towns are a part of Sevier county, TN. History The history of Sevier county dates back to the e...

The Boy Scouts Communications Merit Badge In February of 1910 , the well known Boy Scouts of America organization began. Over the years this organization has had nearly 130 million young boys and girls participate in their programming and over 35 million adults who have supported the mission and cause through volunteering. This organization is one of the f oremost youth programs that focuses on character development and values-based leadership training. Currently, the Scouting organization is co...

The History of Merit Badges If you know anything about the Boy Scouts of America, you know that these scouts have opportunities to earn badges. But why work so hard toward getting those little decorative patches? Within the Boy Scouts world, merit badges are seen as opportunities instead of simply a task to get done. These badges were always meant to be earned in order to prepare young individuals for the world ahead. Merit badges were strategically designed to emphasize the ability “to do” rath...

Boy Scouts History  In February of 1910 , the well known Boy Scouts of America organization began. Over the years this organization has had nearly 130 million young boys and girls participate in their programming and over 35 million adults who have supported the mission and cause through volunteering. This organization is one of the f oremost youth programs that focuses on character development and values-based leadership training. Currently, the Scouting organization is composed of approxi...

The Boy Scouts of America aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. With over 100 years of character development and values-based leadership training, this organization continues to make a difference to help ensure their scouts are “Prepared. For Life.” Scout units are led exclusively by volunteers who are appointed by a chartering organization. Chartering organizations include churches, local clubs, and other local organizations. These units and chartering organizations are supported by local council...

I love the Grand Tetons. It's my favorite NP. I want to spend the whole summer there....

Alice/03-01-2023

Boondocking is free camping on public land in locations without amenities like electrical hookups, water, or modern restrooms. Basically, you dock your RV out in the “boonies.” If you want to take a break from crowded campgrounds and RV parks and you really want to get away from it all, wild camping is the best way to do it.  The main drawback to boondocking (also known as dry docking) is that you have to haul in your water, manage your power, and deal with your sewage. While boondocking ca...

BMcCoy/02-10-2023

Cave City, Kentucky: The World Down Under The 5000 years of history displayed in Cave City is phenomenal. The caves served many purposes through the years. Some say we owe the triumph of the revolutionary war to Mammoth Cave, carved under Cave City. Along with being every spelunker's dream, it is every camper's perfect retreat. Cave City, Kentucky, is a small town located in the heart of Kentucky's Cave Country, which is known for its beautiful natural scenery, rich history, and abundance of out...

BMcCoy/02-04-2023

Gods Country, Lake Cumberland, Kentucky Kentucky is home to magnificent mountains, national forests, and the most beautiful horse park in the world. We can brag about our friendliness, fantastic home cooking, and bourbon. Kentucky is so much more. I was raised in this hillbilly heaven. Our definition of fun is horse racing, basketball watching, and enjoying God's creation. Some outdoor activities include hiking, Jeep crawls, hunting, and fishing. Lakes, rivers, and creeks are bountiful in our sm...

The hustle and bustle or the crowds, the smell of carnival food hanging in the air, the excitement in the vendor’s voices as they show off their products. The Quartzsite RV show is quite an event!  Our adventure started with a 24 hour straight through trek from Oregon, where we had been for months getting our engine replaced, to Arizona. It had been down to the wire with timing so we only slept for two hours and spent the rest of the time driving, but we knew it was worth it as soon as we f...