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Day: November 27, 2025

Nashville Local

10 Middle Tennessee State Park Day-Hikes for Fall and Winter

November 27, 2025

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Time to check in and put some holiday cheer on the

Time to check in and put some holiday cheer on the grid!🎄

📍annual holiday decor at Cheekwood historic estate
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#cheekwood #nashville #vintagechristmas #historichomes

The Couchville Lake Loop is one of my favorite (an

The Couchville Lake Loop is one of my favorite (and easiest) family hikes, but I’ve never seen the water so low! Apparently, this is a norm for the winter as the lake is fed via underground channels from the Stones River and Percy Priest Lake.

The walk here is 2.1 flat, paved miles with a dozen trail benches as well as restrooms, picnic shelters, and a playground nearby. 10/10 for the whole fam.

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#tnstateparks #nashvillehikes #naturaltennessee #outdoorfamily

Foggy fall vibes at Playa Del Rey. Even the Golden

Foggy fall vibes at Playa Del Rey. Even the Golden State is feeling the season.
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#ilovela #losangeles #playadelreybeach

Might I recommend Thanksgiving at the beach this y

Might I recommend Thanksgiving at the beach this year? 🐚

A few wonderfully cozy shots from last year’s holiday trip to Gulf Shores + Orange Beach @visitalabamasbeaches [hosted stay with @alabamasbeachessportsevents]
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#stayperdido #gulfshores #visitalbeaches #albeachblogger #beachholiday #thanksgivingbreak

Some days when the weather hits a certain way, I m

Some days when the weather hits a certain way, I miss New York hard. The ability to leave work and wander aimlessly. The ease of taking a totally different path, or delaying the trip, home.

During this chaotic phase of my life (kids, teaching, etc.), I have a gratitude for the stillness of suburbia—it’s so easy to disconnect and find calm. But there’s so much invigorating energy and beauty in the city when life is playing out before your eyes.

🍂 Also, it’s officially When Harry Met Sally season. Go forth.
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#iheartny #centralpark #autumnvibes #nyc

Another swoon-worthy Fall Break destination from t

Another swoon-worthy Fall Break destination from the archives: Seattle!

🏙️ City walks and wanders
🏛️ Museums, libraries, art, culture
🛝 Playgrounds and play spaces
🌿 Surrounding forests and hikes
🌊 Coastal vibes and activities
🦪 OYSTERS!!

On the first day of this trip, it was 75° and sunny—ideal weather, usually, but not the PNW fall vibes to which we wanted to escape. Fortunately, the nights got cool and clouds rolled, and my Fall Break climate dreams came true.

Seattle was such an easy city to enjoy with kids (even one who was suffering from hand foot mouth disease). I’d take this trip again in a heartbeat!
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#seattle #pnwlife #travelwithkids #visitseattle

Fall Break is almost here! 🍂 Usually we’re on bre

Fall Break is almost here! 🍂

Usually we’re on break this first week of October and, with it delayed a week this year, I am STRUGGLING. My OneDrive memories keep showing me Fall Breaks of yore, so I’m pulling out some pics and destinations for your inspiration!

These shots are from a 2021 trip to Mount Desert Island, Maine, which holds a hugely special place in my heart. The best destination for:

🥾 Endless hikes for all levels
🏞️ A National Park visit (Acadia)
🦞 Truly the best food
🌿 Quiet homes and villages to explore
📷 Enough scenery to fill your memory card
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#tlbestshot #afarmag #mainelife #mtdesertisland

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