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Duck Commander – Family Attractions Things to do in Monroe – West Monroe, Louisiana #BayouTravel

May 19, 2016 by Maria

Duck Commander – Family Attractions Things to do in Monroe – West Monroe, Louisiana #BayouTravel

When I travel anywhere with my family whether it's local or out of state, my family and I are always looking to share some fun, local attractions any family might enjoy. Recently we drove to Monroe, Louisiana for my daughter's Louisiana's High School Power-lifting State Tournament. We were so excited for her to compete especially since this is her 1st year on the Power-lifting team and also a freshman at that! Anyway, the state meet was held at the University of Louisiana Monroe in Monroe, Continue Reading

Crosby Arboretum – Outdoor Family Attractions in Picayune Mississippi #BayouTravel

March 25, 2016 by Maria

Crosby Arboretum – Outdoor Family Attractions in Picayune Mississippi #BayouTravel

Our lives are super hectic! Not in a bad way, we are simply preoccupied with life. When we are not at work, school, team sports and community projects, we like to travel. since we can't go away every weekend, we make it a point to explore our own area. Less than 20 minutes from our home in Louisiana is Picayune, Mississippi. My son and husband usually make a trip to Picayune at least once a month if not more. We usually head over the the scrap yard, barber shop for my son and have a meat Continue Reading

Smoky Mountain Wineries Breweries & Distilleries – Smoky Mtn Attractions Pt1 #BayouTravel

March 24, 2016 by Maria

Smoky Mountain Wineries Breweries & Distilleries – Smoky Mtn Attractions Pt1 #BayouTravel

Message below is suitable for 21+ On my last visit to the Smoky Mountains (I could have sworn I wrote about it but guess I didn't) my husband and I visited several wineries in the area. Advertised as the Smokey Mountain Wine Trail guests can visit several wineries and tour their facilities. While you're there, guests can enjoy the unique variety and flavor of some of their most popular flavors. One that comes to mine is Mountain Valley Winery which is in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Continue Reading

Travel Chat: How to Travel & Experience Alaska #BayouTravel

February 19, 2016 by Maria

Travel Chat: How to Travel & Experience Alaska #BayouTravel

Alaska is a Bucket List item for many people. The state is twice as large of Texas and has more coastlines than the rest of the US combined. What does all that mean? There is a lot to see and do in this great big state! Experience Alaska as if you won’t ever be back, then you can say that you really saw as much of this state as possible. Cruise the Inside Passage Whether you take a large cruise ship on a 7- or 10-day cruise, make sure to check out all the islands along the Inside Passage. Continue Reading

Travel Chat: What Your Hotel Front Desk Doesn’t Tell You #BayouTravel

January 26, 2016 by Maria

Travel Chat: What Your Hotel Front Desk Doesn’t Tell You #BayouTravel

When you book a hotel, do you often wonder what the person on the other line is hiding from you? Do you wonder what the inside information really is? Most people have thought about it and quickly put it out of their minds. Interestingly, that sort of information can have a huge impact on the quality of your stay. But where do you get such information? The best place is from the sources themselves. What do hotel front desk clerks know that they don’t share? Here are five quick facts that will Continue Reading

Smoky Mountain Family Attractions – Hollywood Wax Museum Pigeon Forge, TN #BayouTravel Ad

December 17, 2015 by Maria

Smoky Mountain Family Attractions – Hollywood Wax Museum Pigeon Forge, TN #BayouTravel Ad

Disclosure: Complimentary passes were used during our recent visit to the Hollywood Wax Museum. All opinions & thoughts are my own. When I travel with my family, I schedule attractions based on location, price and time duration. In order to find value, I try to find attractions that our family can experience in 1-2 hours minimum. In my book, the longer the better. That means I'm getting my monies worth. The Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge, TN meets all of my crucial Continue Reading

Attractions in the Smokies – Ripley’s Attractions in Gatlinburg TN #BayouTravel ad

December 15, 2015 by Maria

Attractions in the Smokies – Ripley’s Attractions in Gatlinburg TN #BayouTravel ad

Disclosure: Complimentary Passes were facilitated for this post. All opinions and thoughts are my own. If you're familiar with the Smoky Mountain area you know that Gatlinburg is a very busy and popular tourist area. One reason is the Ripley's Aquarium, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. It is one of 3 Ripley's Aquarium in North America and ranked #5 Aquarium in the World by TripAdvisor's World Traveler's Choice 2015 listing. But it is also home to 7 other Ripley's attractions that your Continue Reading

{Save Yo’ Money, Honey} What to do in the Mississippi Gulf Coast Area for FREE #BayouTravel

August 31, 2015 by Maria

{Save Yo’ Money, Honey} What to do in the Mississippi Gulf Coast Area for FREE  #BayouTravel

My family and I have always loved the Mississippi Gulf Coast. My brother has lived there for over 25 years and now my youngest sister has moved there as well. It's a good thing that the Mississippi Gulf Coast is just a short drive for my family. As I do when I travel throughout the U.S, the first thing I do when planning our upcoming family trip is search for free or low cost attractions in the area. So what kind of family fun can you expect for free? Please check with each location Continue Reading

Inside the Attraction: Atlanta’s Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum #BayouTravel

July 30, 2015 by Maria

Inside the Attraction: Atlanta’s Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum #BayouTravel

For many years my family has traveled to various American historical sites. America's history is an interesting and complex story which encompasses the good, bad and the ugly, yet our history is just that...history. It has been my honor to cover diverse and cultural events over the last 6+ years and I will always strive to do them justice. More importantly, I owe it to my children to show them how our country has achieved great success yet in some way disappointed people over the years. Our Continue Reading

Atlanta Area Attractions – Family Fun at The World of Coca-Cola #BayouTravel

July 9, 2015 by Maria

Atlanta Area Attractions – Family Fun at The World of Coca-Cola #BayouTravel

Nothing says classic to me quite like reminiscing over my child hood with a tall glass of Coca-Cola. During my recent family trip to Atlanta , I was able to make a trip to a place that is near and dear to my heart: the World of Coca-Cola, where the magic behind the iconic sugar drink happens. Or at least, where you can learn about the history of Coca-Cola, anyways. When I created my itinerary, I was so excited to see the many different Downtown Atlanta area attractions available. But when my Continue Reading

Mission Concepción – San Antonio Missions National Historical Park #BayouTravel

June 24, 2015 by Maria

Mission Concepción – San Antonio Missions National Historical Park  #BayouTravel

My family and I visited Mission Concepción in San Antonio which is the oldest unrestored stone church in America. Built in the mid 1700's, Mission Concepción looks as it did originally with the exception of it's colorful geometric designs that has since faded over the years. Although the mission has been abandoned for long periods, like San Jose, Mission Concepción is once again used for worship. The Battle of Concepción was fought here on October 28, 1835 between Continue Reading

Tallahassee Attractions – John G. Riley Center and Bradford Blues Club #IheartTally #BayouTravel

May 20, 2015 by Maria

Tallahassee Attractions – John G. Riley Center and Bradford Blues Club #IheartTally #BayouTravel

On the third day of my visit Tallahassee, we made our way to Riley House. Located on Jefferson Street, Riley House was constructed in 1890 on the outside of a community called Smokey Hollow. John Riley, the buildings namesake, received formal education from both private and public institutions and later became known as an educator, and important civic leader. After receiving his first teaching job in 1877 at a school in Wakulla county, he moved on to become the principal of Lincoln Continue Reading

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