In an effort to keep my first place on the Goose Chase Scavenger Hunt, I needed to go to one more place. This one was 3 hours away in East Tennessee, just past Knoxville. I debated on doing it but in the end Will really wanted to go with me and I figured it would be a fun day to spend together. We hit the road as the sun was rising and didn't stop until nearly dinner time.
The park we had to visit is called Seven Islands Birding Park. We didn't stay long, but it was fun to hear all the birds. I guess there are over 300 species in this protected area. It would be fun to go back and just sit for awhile.
When we left, since we were so close by, we drove to the Univ of Tennessee gardens. The master gardeners are under the UT AgriResearch umbrella and there are 3 demo garden areas in West, Middle and East. I saw the west gardens last week and wanted to go for all 3. Will kept me entertained as we walked around the UT ones (east.)
This is called a sweetshrub and I just fell in love with it. I need to figure out where to put one in my yard!
Of course we had to find a Mexican restaurant for lunch!
Then we went to visit Cumberland Mountain State Park. Will wanted to have "fun" and to him fun was pedalboating. So we rented one and road around and enjoyed this gorgeous day! I mean, can you even believe the sky!
Annnnd because we were close by- we also went to the UT gardens in Crossville (middle.) It's been fun to see how different they all are. There aren't any pictures of Will because he opted to stay in the car. Gardens don't overly impress a 10 year old boy.
I had wanted to make a few other stops, but Will fell asleep so we just headed home. It was a beautiful day and made even more beautiful by spending it with Will. We had a lot of fun together and he is so funny. We need to do these adventures more often. I love that boy!!!
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