When people think of taking a trip somewhere, Louisville is likely not at the top of your list. Unless you love horse racing or baseball bats. My son decided on Louisville for his high school graduation trip. Everyone was surprised when I told them Louisville is where he chose. He was interested in the city,…
When my son was choosing a senior trip destination, I think the selling point of Louisville was the opportunity to go ziplining in some underground caves. Mega Cavern is a large limestone cave underneath the Louisville Zoo. There are several activities you can enjoy: An aerial ropes course, tram tour, bicycle tour and of course,…
Did you know that the Kentucky Derby is the longest running sporting event in U.S. history? It began in 1875 and continues to be the “Most exciting two minutes in sports.” This year (2022) marks the 148th annual event. The Kentucky Derby is well known for flamboyant hats, mint juleps and winners like Secretariat and…
Before visiting Louisville with my teenage son, I only knew of Muhammad Ali as a boxer. I knew he had won some championship titles, but my knowledge of him was very limited. While researching activities in Louisville, I saw a lot of positive ratings for the Muhammad Ali Center. As I explored the center’s website…
“Legends never die.” A great quote from the late Babe Ruth as he visited Benny in a dream about an autographed baseball that landed in the backyard of The Beast. I grew up quoting lines from The Sandlot movie and even pointing to the outfield when I stepped up to the plate in a baseball…
