Nashville, Nashville, Nashville. Where do I start? As the Land of Hot Chicken and the trendy town where Southern sounds take the airwaves, it seems like lately everyone was making their way to Music City. And why wouldn’t they? There is so much to do! […]

Some of the most beautiful views I’ve seen have been on along the Blue Ridge Parkway and if I’m being completely honest, more often than not it was the beautiful flora that took my breath away. With over 450 miles of beauty that spans from North Carolina […]

By now, I feel like I am an expert in all things outdoors in Tennessee. I’ve been a Tennessee resident for over a year (just don’t check my ID! I may or may not still have a Florida drivers license…). With countless weekends spent exploring […]

Having lived in Florida for a while, I know what living where others vacation feels like. So if you’ve just purchased property in Florida like some of these beautiful Fort Lauderdale condos for sale spring break might not be your favorite time of year. By now you probably […]

Tennessee is one of those states that is filled with majestic beauty and natural wonder. Peppered with streams and rivers that cut into the mountains that kiss the sky, the Volunteer State is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream come true! Being outdoors in Tennessee will leave you […]

Bridges and barns are one of my favorite things to see when we travel, especially along country backroads. Since moving to Tennessee, I feel like I’ve come to love and appreciate them even more! The Rock City Barns, as iconic as they are, are getting harder […]

Gatlinburg is known as the Gateway to the Smokies. This charming mountain town sits at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and sees over 8 million visitors a year. There are so many things to do in Gatlinburg that make it the perfect […]

Tim and I will be heading to Nashville at the end of the month to hang out with some friends so naturally I started looking for places to explore. As I dug deep into music history and the role the city has played in the […]

If you don’t know by now, I am a huge Elvis fan. From young Elvis to Hawaii Live, there is no record that hasn’t been played on repeat in my car. I have groomed my Elvis Pandora station for over 7 years, a feat I […]

When many of us think of Elvis his Las Vegas persona with big, thick side burns and rhinestoned leather is what comes to mind. Just like Hawaii, Elvis spent quite a bit of time in Las Vegas. From his wedding to Priscilla to his concert residency, the […]

It has been said that there is no better way to see the Great Smoky Mountains National Park than to hike it. But lets be honest, not all of us can handle an Appalachian Trail like hike! With so many miles of hikes available in […]

From Florida to Alaska, the National Park Service manages and maintains some of the most beautiful public lands. In fact, the NPS protects more than 44 million acres of designated wilderness areas! These parks make up some of the most iconic American landscapes and have been […]

Things to do in Pigeon Forge Summer vacation is filled with road trips, cook outs, and family time. Pigeon Forge and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are very popular family vacation destinations with a number of attractions and things to do. And it is […]

This blog is fairly new in the grand scheme of internet blogging and I had been traveling long before we decided to chronicle our adventures. My constant wanderlusting around (before the word was trendy) and traveling the globe is what pushed so many of my […]

As Americans we don’t have a Buckingham Palace or royal gardens, Democracy and the Boston Tea Party I’m sure have a little bit to do with that. I guess you could say that the White House is our equivalent to something like our friends across […]

If you’ve been following our journey from the start, you know that Marietta, Ohio is the little town that started it all for us at CircaWanderlust. It holds a special place in our hearts. We’ve been going year after year (sometimes even multiple times in […]

Few things are more American than quilting. And having grown up in the South, I can appreciate a good quilt. From sick days at home to movie nights on the lawn, quilts were my blanket of choice. I saw my grandmother make a fair share […]

Photos by The Tennessee Whiskey Trail The Tennessee Whiskey Trail For as long as I can remember, Tim and I have wanted to do the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. And since we moved to Tennessee, it is something we could certainly do for a weekend trip! […]

There is a new show in town, ladies and gentlemen! So back your bags, head over to Pigeon Forge and be ready to see Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Adventures. You are in for a great time filled with family fun and memories you will keep […]

UPDATE: The shows name has since changed from Dixie Stampede to Dolly Parton’s Stampede. Since moving to Pigeon Forge, Tim and I have been playing tourist. We’ve done some dinner shows and visited the local attractions. First on the list?Dolly Parton’s Stampede. By far one of […]