Stop #4: Nashville Shores RV / Waterpark

Once the BMX races were over, we drove around the corner to  Nashville Shores RV and Waterpark.

The RV site was right beside Percy Priest Lake. The weather was so nice, not humid like back home in Florida.

At check-in, there was a little confusion regarding our passes to the waterpark and the amenities that were part of the package we had purchased. The next morning the boys did some school lessons and then we headed to the waterpark. They had a blast running under water buckets dumping over them and going down slides, floating down the lazy river or getting knocked down in the wave pool.

Monday evening, we visited the Gaylord Opryland hotel which is pretty awesome. The boys had fun walking around looking at lush plants, synchronized fountains and illuminated domes.  We got some good excercise walking up and down lots of stairs in that massive place.

Tuesday morning we headed North to Kentucky to visit Mammoth Caves which is the largest known underground cave system in the world. The last time we had been here was 12 years ago when there was only little Jason!  It was around 52 degrees in the cave and of course I forgot my sweater in the RV! We adjusted quickly to the temperature and enjoyed the amazing sights of this underground wonder!

After cave exploring for a few hours,
we decided to try some ziplining. I stayed behind with Wesley to take pics and video of their adventure. SamBob loved it and wanted to go again!

We had two more days of waterpark fun. The management treated our family to a private cabana complete with waitress and free food and souvenirs to make up for a mess-up with our package. It was awesome being waited on hand and foot. Thursday evening Jason Jr.and NAthan wanted to ride again so we went back to the BMX track for a little practice time.

We had to say goodbye to Nashville on Friday June 8th and head NorthWest to St. Louis. It was a

long ride there resulting in yet another blown tire. Yes, you heard me correctly!

 Because my awesome husband is so handy,

 he had the spare on and we went on our way in a matter of 30 minutes or so. Cannot go anywhere without a little drama for the HAM family! It must be time to trade the ol' Laredo in....