U.S. Space and Rocket Center

TODAY WE JUMP IN A TIME MACHINE AND 

GO BACK TO 

THE YEAR

2011.

Where we once upon a time took trip to

 HUNTSVILLE,  AL. to visit the awesome  

HOME OF THE 

U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER

One Tranquility Base

Huntsville, AL 

1 800 637 7223

There is always something to learn at the Space and Rocket Center.  

The simulators are interactive, and that makes learning more fun for the kids.  

   

Dakota and Matthew

The kids love the exhibits and getting to view all of the space memorabilia.

At this facility you will see amazing things, and experience many of the things astronauts experience while on missions in outer space. 

This is a trip that you do not want your children to miss; they will love the experience. 

There are many notable artifacts in this center: 

• National Historic Landmark Saturn V Moon Rocket 
• Pathfinder - the world's only full stack space shuttle display
• Apollo 16 Command module
• Skylab Orbital Workshop
• Apollo 12 Moon Rock 

Matthew on the Spaceshot ride

This is a trip I have taken my kids on many times.  It is not only educational, but it is fun.  

They have rides for the kids too.  They have Spaceshot, G-Force Accelerator, Mars Climbing Wall, Hyper Ship and many others.      

  

Each time we have seen things that we overlooked before, or new things that were added after we visited before.  On this particular trip, my youngest son and a friend of his from school came along with us.    

Set out and go to the Space and Rocket Center...

You will not regret your trip !!!

General Admission to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center includes access to historic Shuttle Park, Rocket Park, and all indoor exhibit areas such as the main museum atrium and the Davidson Center for Space Exploration. 

With each ticket purchase, enjoy daily guided tours of the Saturn V Hall, featured traveling exhibitions, hands-on demonstrations and presentations, museum simulators.  

More fun than a barrel of monkeys..  Come on and learn what excitement we have for you in Huntsville, AL.

• Adults (13 and up) - $25
• Children (5 to 12) - $17
• Children 4 and under - FREE

Check out them out and get more information on this fabulous tourist location in Huntsville at 

https://www.rocketcenter.com/

THE ARK ENCOUNTER

It's time to hit the road again..

ARE YOU READY?

This time we are heading NORTH..

to the awesome state of KENTUCKY !!!!!!!!!!!

We are going to visit THE ARK ENCOUNTER..

This is a place that has a full size structure that is built by the dimensions given in the Bible..It spans 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and is 51 feet high.  It is in Williamstown, Kentucky halfway between Cincinnati and Lexington on I-75.  

GETTING CLOSER !!!!!

WE ARE HERE !!!!

ARK ENCOUNTER at 

We traveled from Athens, AL and reached our destination in approximately 5.5 hours.

We reached our destination about an hour early...

If you want to take this trip and 

experience this VERY cool ark,

you want to get there before it opens and get in line. 

We got there early, and as you can see the line had already formed, and 

we had to stand in the sun for quite a while.     

You can use the self service machines (use a card) to purchase your tickets or you can go through a customer service person.  





After you pay for your ticket, you board a bus and are taken to the area where you will walk a short distance to the ark itself.  

The architecture on this ark was absolutely amazing.  

There is so much to see inside this awesome sight you really have to go to enjoy it...I don't want to post ALL of my pictures...GO SEE...ENJOY !!!  

 MAKE IT A WEEKEND TRIP...

It is just west of the intersection of KY 36 and I 75 (at exit 154)

The address is:

 1 Ark Encounter Drive

WIlliamstown Kentucky 41097

You can put it in a GPS and it will get you there. 

Sit back and enjoy the scenery.. 

The ride is awesome...

Kentucky is a beautiful state.  

GOD BLESS !!!

Coon Dog Cemetary --Colbert County, AL

If you live in North Alabama and have NEVER been to 

THE COON DOG CEMETERY... It is high time you make a 

visit..

It was established by Key Underwood who buried his dog Troop there in 1937 right before Labor Day in a location where he and his buddles loved to camp at a pine bluff called Sugar Creek.   

Key didnt really mean to, but he was actually establishing the World's only Coon Dog cemetery...He really just wanted to give his dog a proper burial...he was special.  

Years later, his brother buried one of his coon dogs at the same location, so the men decided they needed to protect the site. They leased the area named the cemetery the Key Underwood Memorial Graveyard.

This granite monument of two dogs barking up a tree marks the entrance to the cemetery.

It is one you are sure to never forget. 

Coon dogs are the only kind of dogs buried here...

Until the internet came along...word of mouth was the only way the

 location and existence of this place was known about...

It is a special place for Coon dog owners and 

memorials of their dogs.  

A granite monument of two dogs barking up a tree marks the entrance to the cemetery.

 The 2002 movie "Sweet Home Alabama" even included a scene featuring a recreated version of the graveyard. Several world champion coon dogs are at rest here, including Hunter's Famous Amos, Ralston Purina's Dog of the Year in 1984.

Each Labor Day, the Friends of the Coon Dog Cemetery host a celebration at the cemetery from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Entertainment includes music, dancing, food and a liar's contest. Official Coon Dog T-shirts, Cemetery Pins, and Camouflage Caps are available to purchase.

The cemetery is still open for interments, but the Coon Hunters' Association must verify that the dog is an authentic coon dog. A pedigree is not required, but the dog must have been a hunting dog and must have hunted raccoons exclusively.

You can find the Coon Dog Cemetery 7 miles west of Tuscumbia on U.S. Hwy 72. Turn left on Alabama Hwy 247, and travel approximately 12 miles. Then turn right, and follow the signs. 

The graveyard is open every day during daylight hours.

You can contact the Colbert County Tourism and Convention Bureau, 1-800-344-0783; (256) 383-0783.

For more photos of the Coon Dog Cemetery, visit Strange Alabama's Facebook Page. 

Falls Mill Visited in September 2011

FALLS MILLS - BELVIDERE, TN.

On this day in August, the Southern Day Trippers decided to take a road trip North.  We ventured outisde of the state on this expedition into the beautiful rolling hills of Tennessee. 

We ended up in Belvidere, TN at a wonderful place called FALLS MILL.  It is an operating water-powered grain mill and museum.

 

This is a wonderful place to take your family; WADING CREEK.  PICNIC AREA.  COUNTRY STORE.  MUSEUM.  LOG CABIN BED AND BREAKFAST.   




Beautiful waterfall

  

They have a century old 32 foot water wheel that is one of the largest in the country.

Nicklas and Chelsea in front of the waterfall that flows at Falls Mill. 

Pack up and head North on Hwy I 65.  Then take the exit onto Hwy 64.

If you stay on Hwy 64 it will take you right to
Falls Mill in Belvidere, TN.

They have guided tours, which are available with advance reservations. 

You can bring a lunch and have a picnic with your family by the beautiful cascading waterfalls. 

OPEN YEAR ROUND

MONDAY THRU SATURDAY 9-4

SUNDAY 12:30 - 4

CLOSED EACH WEDNESDAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, and DECEMBER 24th until the first Thursday in JANUARY 

The Nashville Central Railway Train Ride

Are you READY??? 

Do you want to relax...Enjoy a ride...

Well come on... These guys are ready to take you on a journey...

ALL ABOARD !!!!!

Sit back and relax and drink in the 

beautiful landscape 

of Tennessee...

They have several different types of cars to fit any of your needs. They are air conditioned with large sightseeing windows, and comfortable seats.  All of their seating is reserved at no extra charge.  

The trips include extra treats ranging from all the way from train robberies, music, civil war reenactments, and on-board murder mysteries to Watertown's famous mile long yard sale and seasonal visits from Santa and the Easter Bunny.  


The pictures below are some of the artistry from the people in Watertown..one in particular that I was mesmerized with.   

These are made from gourds..

I was totally amazed by the artwork of this lady..

They were amazing...A true artist..

As you can see..We went on the ride that went to a yard sale in Watertown...It was filled with awesome arts and crafts.  

 You never have a dull moment on these train rides...They are filled with fun. 

GO CHECK THEM OUT !!!

TELL THEM HAPPY FEET TRAVELIN 

and Lisa Giovino From Athens, AL sent you 

Click on the link below to get to the 2017 Excursion schedule

http://tcry.org/pass_ops.htm