Blog Entries for Noel

Our Wilderness Adventure!

Noel — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Our family was in great need of a fun two night getaway so we decided to stay in a log cabin at the Wilderness at Silver Dollar City.

Located on Hwy. 265, just around the corner from Silver Dollar City, The Wilderness is a campground that has areas devoted to RV hook-ups and tent pads for t [...]

Tom Sawyer's Landing Closed Now for All-NEW Family Fun Ride in 2009!

Noel — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Who's in for some more family fun?

Okay, so I've been by Tom Sawyer's Landing a few times and noticed it was closed, but little did I realize that it is undergoing some big changes that will result in an exciting all NEW family fun ride in 2009! Apparently they are doing a complete overhaul so Tom Sawyers will be closed for the rest of the year. Watch the website because they'll be spilling the beans soon as to what the new attraction will be! [...]

Kids' Fest Activities a MUST DO!

Noel — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

This summer I've made a commitment to stop and count the lightning bugs. If you're like me, some days are filled with hurrying and scurrying which could cause us to miss the simple pleasures in life. We have to choose to slow down and savor the extraordinary in the ordinary. So, what does all this have t [...]

Keep Cool in Marvel Cave!

Noel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Did you know that Silver Dollar City was built around Marvel Cave? Many people come to the park and never realize they walk right by the s

Take A Virtual Tour!

inkhole entrance as they make their way from the tur [...]

We're Soaking Up the Fun at White Water!

Noel — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and this one speaks for itself! We've been having a blast at White Water and although it just opened on May 23rd, we've been there already four times!

My son Drew loves it so much that we try to swing down as often as [...]

Kids Fest is Magical All Around

Noel — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

The summer is in full swing and Kids Fest is off to a magical start! I headed to the City to experience the first day of Kids' Fest and to see the Peter Gossamer Magic Show at the Opera House.

As I walked on to the park, the City was awash with color which brought out the kid in me! As I came through the Hospitality House there were fun wooden trains and trucks for kids to climb and giant doll houses to enjoy. The American Kids cloggers were dancing their [...]

Don't miss the KSMU Youth in Bluegrass Band Contest May 24th and 25th!

Noel — Thu, 22 May 2008 02:00:00 +0100

This Saturday and Sunday you have an opportunity to see and hear some amazing young bands take the stage in the Opera House as they compete in the KSMU Youth in Bluegrass Band Contest.

These amateur band members are 21 years of age or younger and are fro [...]

Fun is in the Forecast!!

Noel — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Take off that raincoat and leave your umbrellas behind! The forecast for this weekend is nice and sunny! Sounds like a forecast for fun to me.

The Bluegrass & BBQ Festival is going on at Silver Dollar City, plus this time of year the honeysuckle is blooming all over the park. Make sure you stop and take a whiff as you cross the Truss Bridge by Brown's Candy Factory, the honeysuckle there is thick and smells heavenly! [...]

Bluegrass & Barbecue Opens this Weekend!

Noel — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:00:00 +0100

I love the Bluegrass & Barbecue festival because it takes me back to the early days of Silver Dollar City. Walking through the streets of the City I hear Bluegrass music around every corner
that keep my toes tappin' and yummy barbecue that keeps my lips smackin'! We're headed down this Saturday for opening day, May 1 [...]

Watoto...Wonderful!

Noel — Thu, 01 May 2008 02:00:00 +0100

On Saturday, we headed down to the City to catch more of WorldFest and enjoy the beautiful weather. My mom had told me about a children's choir from Uganda that was there at the beginning of the festival and would return later in April.

She had told me that the choir was made up of AIDS orphans from Uganda and what an impression they had made on her. So, with a high reccomendation from my mom, we went to see the Watoto Children's Choir first thing [...]