By Karen

Second Challenge in 48 Hours

Our second challenge in 48 hours was more sudden, more immediate, and more dangerous! The Monday after we got back from Ohio, we were working in the Visitors Center.  Tom and I were both upstairs doing living history when we were notified that the Chief of Interpretation wanted one of us on the phone.  Tom …

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Roundabout Construction

When Tom and I got home from Fort Frederica in April, construction was just beginning on a roundabout at the intersection of Lewis Center Road and Worthington Road.  We live on a street just off Lewis Center Road, the next street up from Worthington, so we were expecting construction to begin.  In fact, we had …

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No Kings Protests

Today, the day before the 4th of July, seems like a very good day to talk about the June 14 No Kings Protests.  Although I am a supporter of the No Kings and 50501 movements, I was not able to be a part of the protests.  But I was praying for those who were and …

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Fun Three Days in Ohio

Tom and I had a fun three days on our “weekend” back in Ohio.  We weren’t really home for much of that time, but we got everything done on our to-do list. We drove up to Ohio on Tuesday morning and afternoon.  We decided to take a back way, missing Cincinnati.  Although Cincinnati is a …

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Blue Licks State Park, Kentucky

Tom and I recently made a quick visit to Blue Licks State Park in Kentucky.  We are going back to Ohio once a month, mostly for doctor appointments, during our time at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.  It is a six hour drive back home, so we can easily make it in a day with …

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Boone Trace Commemoration

One Saturday in June, Tom and I joined Ranger Layton in a park vehicle to drive to Boonesboro, Kentucky for the finale of the Boone Trace Commemoration.  2025 marked 250 years since Daniel Boone and his axemen cleared and marked the trail leading into Kentucky. The Boone Trace Commemoration started on April 23 in Kingsport, …

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Triple Falls and Cove State Park

Tom and I always ask the rangers about their favorite places to go.  Recently Ranger Layton told us his favorite hiking place is Triple Falls in Tennessee.  He lives in Speedwell, Tennessee, so he isn’t far from Triple Falls. Triple Falls is a man-made waterfall on Bruce Creek.  When I-75 was built through this part …

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Relaxing with Friends and Activity

Last week I wrote about the work Tom and I are doing at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.  This week I am writing about relaxing.  Relaxing and doing chores.  Relaxing, doing chores, and hiking.  Well, you know what I mean. One of the really nice things about coming back to Cumberland Gap is already knowing …

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