Aug 18

Antique Carousel at Coolridge Park – Chattanooga TN.

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In this micro-adventure, Antique Carousel at Coolridge Park – Chattanooga TN. we explore the 1894 Dentzel antique carousel located in Coolridge Park, Chattanooga TN.

The antique carousel at Coolridge Park, Chattanooga TN was a per their website “The antique carousel was restored by local master wood carver Bud Ellis and a devoted team of craftspeople and volunteers at his studio “Horsing Around” located near Chattanooga.
The carousel provides a delightful old-fashioned experience with 52 whimsical hand carved animals, a calliope band organ, and ornate between gold leaf benches.
For more information call the City’s Call Center at 311 (For cell phones call 425-6311).”

The Antique Carousel at Coolridge Park – Chattanooga TN. only costs $1.00 per ride! A great bargain to bring the kid out in you or to introduce someone to carousels for the first time.

After riding the Antique Carousel at Coolridge Park – Chattanooga TN. we found ourselves walking around Coolridge Park itself. Coolridge Park is an awesome park in the middle of downtown Chattanooga. This is how it’s described on their website – Coolidge Park, located on the city’s North Shore, is one place where you can overlook the beautiful Tennessee River, play in an interactive water fountain, stroll across on one of the world’s largest pedestrian bridges-the Walnut Street Bridge, test your skills at rock climbing, picnic with your family in plenty of open green spaces, admire a military memorial and even ride a tiger on the 100-year old restored antique carousel. Coolidge Park is adjacent to local entertainment, art galleries, shops, and restaurants and serves as a venue for numerous concerts, festivals and special events. It is also part of the Tennessee Riverwalk, a 13-mile long public greenway that runs along the Tennessee River – from the Southern Belle Riverboat to Chickamauga Dam. In 2006 The Peace Grove was added to Coolidge Park. It is a circular landscape of trees planted to represent each of Chattanooga’s Sister Cities and celebrate the city’s global friendships around the world.

Aug 18

Urban Hiking Ep -16 – Chattanooga North Shore!

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In this Urban Hiking micro-adventure, Urban Hiking Ep -16 – Chattanooga North Shore! we explore the North Shore district in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The Chattanooga North Shore is an awesome hipster area of Chattanooga near the bustling downtown aquarium area of Chattanooga!

The Chattanooga North Shore is just a fun place to hike with all the markets, shops, and street musicians.

The Chattanooga North Shore is packed full of hikers, walkers, street musicians, food trucks, restaurants, bike riders, shops and restaurants! – it’s just an awesome place to visit! It’s also home of the Chattanooga Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge, which is an adventure all it’s own!

It you’re ever anywhere near Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Chattanooga North Shore is a must see destination.

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Aug 18

Rural Exploration Ep-8 – Somewhere Near Gaston Hollow Road!

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In, Rural Exploration Ep-8 – Somewhere Near Gaston Hollow, Alabama, I find myself in another afternoon micro-adventure in search of abandoned barns, cars, homes, and sheds.

There are many “hollows” to do rural exploration in North Alabama in Limestone County. These areas in North Alabama are beautiful and peaceful yet many will never see them.

That’s why I do rural exploration in the form of a micro-adventure. It’s all about the rural art and photography. If someone doesn’t capture it, only a few will ever see things like Gaston Hollow Road in North Alabama. The best part is anyone can do a micro-adventure like this in an afternoon.

Rural exploration is something anyone can do. Grab your Iphone or Gopro and take the first random road you find out in the country, for an incredible micro-adventure.

One of the incredible finds on this micro-adventure was an old white abandoned church. It looked like something off the Walking Dead. It’s known as the Gaston Chapel by some and has long been closed. I also find several abandoned barns and several what seem to be abandoned homes.

If you love surprises then you’ll love Rural Exploration Ep-8 – Somewhere Near Gaston Hollow Road!

Aug 18

92 Rides Roads Unknown Ep-5 – Somewhere Near Leggtown, Alabama

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In this micro-adventure, 92 Rides Roads Unknown Ep-5 – Somewhere Near Leggtown, Alabama, I travel back roads and country roads on my motorcycle, just for the scenery. Leggtown, Alabama, is found in Limestone County, Alabama and is a very, very small but beautiful area of North Alabama. It offers everything you’d want for a motorcycle micro-adventure. If you’re looking for a motorcycle micro-adventure, Leggtown is just what you’re looking for. Beautiful streams, abandoned structures, roads that are lightly used and so much more. These motorcycle micro-adventures were inspired by my childhood. My family and I would often go for a Sunday ride to just see what the country had to offer. So periodically I find myself on a motorcycle micro-adventure taking random roads that often lead to nowhere. So if you’re looking for a motorcycle micro-adventure and you’re near Leggtown, Alabama in Limestone County, this one is a must do micro-adventure motorcycle ride!

Jul 20

Just Add Water Ep-4 – Just another day on the water – did I get pulled over?

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In this micro adventure, Just Add Water Ep-4 – Just another day on the water – did I get pulled over?, I find myself in Decatur, Alabama out boating on the Tennessee River.

Boating on the Tennessee, River in Decatur, Alabama makes an awesome micro adventure. When boating on the Tennessee River in Decatur, Alabama, you never know what the Tennessee River will reveal on any given day.

As we were boating on the Tennessee River, in Decatur, Alabama, we saw quite a few people on the Tennessee River. We saw sailboats, high end ski boats, pontoon boats, bass boats, deck boats, cruising boats and even some Tennessee River barges.

When we are boating on the Tennessee River, in Decatur, Alabama, we often find ourselves anchored out at the popular Point Mallard Water Park.

Point Mallard Water Park is a water attraction in Decatur, Alabama that offers your typical water park fare. The cool part for those that boat on the Tennessee River is that the Point Mallard Water Park butts up against the Tennessee River. You can throw out your anchor, relax in your boat and watch people jumping off the high dive, riding water slides and more at Point Mallard Water Park. You can even take advantage of their music and save your boat battery!

Don’t have a boat to go boating on the Tennessee River in Decatur, Alabama for a micro adventure? No problem, most State Parks will rent an assortment of boats to you.

So if you’re looking for an awesome micro adventure consider just adding water and rent a boat from your local boat rental location and go have the time of your life for the day!

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Jul 13

Urban Hiking Ep-16 Lynchburg Tn. – More than expected! Seriously!

Click here and join me for Urban Hiking Ep-16 Lynchburg Tn. – More than expected! Seriously! I go urban hiking in the historic small town of Lynchburg Tn.

Lynchburg Tn. is a quaint southern Tennessee town full of life and color.

Lynchburg Tn. has a typical southern Tennessee town square that has been reinvented into a hub of excitement. Lynchburg Tn. is full of nice shops and excellent family owned restaurants.

Lynchburg Tn. is also home of Jack Daniels Distillery that offers free tours daily. Oddly enough I have heard that Lynchburg Tn. is in a dry county and they can only sell gift packs of Jack Daniels. The Jack Daniels Distillery has been a part of Lynchburg Tn. since the 1800’s but is located in Moore County which is a dry county. It has been dry since around 1920 when prohibition took place.

While in Lynchburg Tennessee we ate at the Barrelhouse BBQ restaurant and would highly recommend it if you ever visit Lynchburg Tennessee.

Urban hiking in Lynchburg Tennessee was an awesome experience. There is just something exciting doing Urban Exploration in these small southern cities like Lynchburg Tennessee!

Lynchburg Tennessee is located near Nashville and if you’re ever nearby Nashville or Lynchburg Tennessee then it’s a must stop destination. It was way more than expected – seriously!

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Jul 06

Tennessee Aquarium – Tennessee Aquarium like you’ve never seen before!

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In this week’s micro-adventure, Tennessee Aquarium – Tennessee Aquarium like you’ve never seen before!, we travel to Chattanooga, Tennessee to see sharks, otters and penguins!

The Tennessee Aquarium, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee has two main buildings that’s unique to the Tennessee Aquarium, one dedicated to salt water fish the other to fresh water river fish.

The Tennessee Aquarium, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee is located downtown and near many other Chattanooga, Tennessee attractions and restaurants.

While on this micro-adventure to the Tennessee Aquarium, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, we ate at the Mellow Mushroom then after visiting the Tennessee Aquarium, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, we visited Ben and Jerry’s Ice cream. Both conveniently located to the Tennessee Aquarium.

Some of our favorite attractions while at the Tennessee Aquarium, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, were the sharks, otters and penguins!

If visiting the Tennessee Aquarium, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, be sure and allow ample time to see others things while downtown.

Parking at the Tennessee Aquarium was convenient, close and reasonably priced.

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Jun 29

Rural Exploration Ep-7 – Somewhere off Lentzville Road!

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In Rural Exploration Ep-7 – Somewhere off Lentzville Road!, is all about the rural photography and rural art that the majority of America will never see.

So I try to document as much of the rural photography and rural art I can find in my own rural part of America here in the South, in the rural landscapes near me.

Rural Exploration is all about rural photography and rural art found in America’s rural areas that include rural landscapes, abandoned barns and abandoned homes.

Rural Exploration Ep-7 – Somewhere off Lentzville Road, in Limestone Alabama, is all about exploring rural landscapes, rural abandoned barns, rural abandoned homes and more near me.

Everyone has rural areas nearby that are full of beautiful rural landscapes, abandoned barns, abandoned homes that are ripe for rural photography and rural art.

So get out into your rural areas one afternoon after work and see what rural art and rural photography awaits in your own exploration of rural landscapes!

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Jun 22

Rural Exploration Ep-6 – Somewhere off Snake Road!

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In Rural Exploration Ep-6 – Somewhere off Snake Road!, is all about the rural photography and rural art that the majority of America will never see.

So I try to document as much of the rural photography and rural art I can find in my own rural part of America here in the South, in the rural landscapes near me.

Rural Exploration is all about rural photography and rural art found in America’s rural areas that include rural landscapes, abandoned barns and abandoned homes.

Rural Exploration Ep-6 – Somewhere off Snake Road, in Limestone Alabama, is all about exploring rural landscapes, rural abandoned barns, rural abandoned homes and more near me.

Everyone has rural areas nearby that are full of beautiful rural landscapes, abandoned barns, abandoned homes that are ripe for rural photography and rural art.

So get out into your rural areas one afternoon after work and see what rural art and rural photography awaits in your own exploration of rural landscapes!

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Jun 15

Urban Hiking Ep-15 Marathon Village Nashville – Must see destination in Nashville!

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In Urban Hiking Ep-15 Marathon Village Nashville – Must see destination in Nashville!, on allthingstonj, we travel to Nashville for lunch and more…

As the title Implies, Marathon Village is located in Nashville, Tennessee. As per their website, here is what Marathon Village is all about – A creative community of unique retail, business, entertainment and more in Nashville, Tennessee.

One of the more notable stores in Marathon Village in Nashville Tennessee is Antique Archeology home of the American Pickers, who are known for their show on the History Channel.

There are several places to eat in Marathon Village and I’m sure all are fantastic. While at Marathon Village, Nashville Tennessee we chose to eat at The Southern Engine Deli which had a killer Italian Sub!

Marathon Village in Nashville Tennessee is a stop on many of the popular Nashville Bus Tours and allow you to disembark for a set amount of time to enjoy what Marathon Village has to offer.

According to the Marathon Village website here is how it came to be: Marathon Village is a neighborhood born out of the buildings that once housed Marathon Motor Works (1910-1914). The company started in Jackson, Tennessee in 1907. It was the first factory to totally manufacture automobiles in the southern United States and the only one to do so until General Motors made the Saturn in 1990.

Throughout Marathon Village you will still find all the tool and dye artifacts from the original Marathon Motor Works factory.

Urban Hiking Ep-15 Marathon Village Nashville – Must see destination in Nashville!, was one of my favorite micro-adventures on allthingstonyj!

If you’re ever in Nashville Tennessee, then the Marathon Village is a must see destination!

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