Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - Aug 10, 2010, 8:35 pm
Hello readers- my husband has decided to start blogging about travel as well, so we've decided to merge our blogs into one.  We both have very similar styles, but unique perspectives that I hope you find enjoyable.  Follow us both at http://southernwanderings.blogspot.com Happy reading!
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - Aug 7, 2010, 9:44 pm
Stillhouse Hollow FallsThis summer has been dreadfully hot, and as a result I've been hanging around a lot of natural water features each weekend.  Besides my normal summer weekend routine of kayaking, I've also (as you can guess from the title) been seeking out swimming holes at the base of waterf...
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - Jul 12, 2010, 9:58 am
I’ll be the first to admit: I am a Southern girl and love my native Tennessee, but dang, “Why there gotta be so many rednecks?” I really looked forward to a weekend of kayaking down the Buffalo River and mountain biking/swimming at Bryant Grove in Long Hunter State Park, but had no idea I woul...
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - May 31, 2010, 8:50 am
A little less than two weeks ago, I had a septoplasty and turbinate reduction.  What is this, you say?  Hell if I know, but it has something to do with straightening out the cartilage in my nose and reducing the size of my sinus cavities.  Oh...and it hurt like hell. For years, I've had problems ...
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - Apr 25, 2010, 4:36 pm
Yesterday I accomplished a goal that I began working on last November- I finished my first half-marathon.  It was one of the most physically and mentally challenging things I've ever completed, but the rewards far surpass any pain I experienced along the way.  To top it off, I completed the 13.1 m...
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - Apr 20, 2010, 8:32 pm
April in Tennessee brings out a kaleidoscope of colors as wildflowers blanket the forest floor.  My mom is a wildflower enthusiast (or maniac depending on how you look at it) and wanted to see the colors in their full glory by taking a long hike.  We've been talking about hiking the 8 mile Millenn...
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - Mar 29, 2010, 8:44 pm
With temps in the 60s and the sunshine casting its golden rays, the past few Saturdays have been ideal for a bike ride in Nashville. As many of you already know, I've been training for the Country Music half-marathon in April and have suffered a few leg injuries as a result. My orthopedist recommen...
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - Feb 18, 2010, 10:10 pm
I'm now in my second month of training for the half-marathon with the East Nasty Running Club. I've surprised myself by how far and long I can run. Overall, I feel great. Running has honestly kept me sane in these cold, dreary Winter months. Normally at this time of year I would slip into a depr...
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - Feb 18, 2010, 10:10 pm
// < ![CDATA[//
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - Jan 3, 2010, 5:45 pm
// < ![CDATA[//
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - Jan 3, 2010, 5:45 pm
Most people spend January 1st nursing hangovers from a raucous night of drinking, partying, and staying up late. Instead, Brian and I spent January 1st running the Resolution Run 5k in 30 degree weather. It wasn't exactly how I imagined spending New Year's Day, but now that my partying days are mo...
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - Dec 30, 2009, 9:29 pm
// < ![CDATA[//
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - Dec 30, 2009, 9:29 pm
About 23 years ago, when I was in 2nd grade, I had to stay in the hospital for nearly a week after developing a severe case of pneumonia. What I didn't know at the time was that I was much sicker than I thought and quite possibly could have died. My potassium levels nearly bottomed out and I was s...
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - Dec 25, 2009, 8:38 pm
In case you haven't noticed- I haven't posted in a looooong time. As much as I enjoy writing about my travels, I think I would utilize this blog more often if I strayed from my travel theme and just started writing about everyday life, memories, travel, etc. My resolution for 2010 is to write more...
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - Dec 25, 2009, 8:38 pm
// < ![CDATA[//
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - Oct 21, 2009, 7:50 pm
// < ![CDATA[//
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - Oct 21, 2009, 7:50 pm
A few weeks ago, my mom and I got cabin fever and decided do some off-road bike riding. With the sun partially out, we choked down some Egg McMuffins and headed north to Kentucky and entered Land Between the Lakes. Here, there is a 11 mile mountain bike trail called the Canal Loop trail that appro...
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - Jul 30, 2009, 6:06 pm
Brian and I decided to finally brave the rapids of the Hiwassee River over the July 4th weekend. We left at the crack of dawn on Friday and drove all the way to the old town of Reliance, TN in the Cherokee National Forest. As we drove into town, we followed an old rickety farm truck full of peop...
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - Jul 30, 2009, 6:06 pm
// < ![CDATA[//
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - Jun 16, 2009, 9:30 pm
After departing from Oak Ridge, Brian and I decided to take Highway 62 from Oliver Springs to Clarkrange, where we then opted to drive south towards Crossville and join back up with I-40 so we could grab a bite to eat and get home quickly. However, we made several side trips on the way home in orde...
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - Jun 16, 2009, 9:30 pm
// < ![CDATA[//
Comment - Like

Jessica Wilson posted an article on A Side of Rice: A Traveler's Tale of Tennessee's Backroads - May 31, 2009, 2:28 pm
The past couple of months have rained like there's no tomorrow. I guess its really a blessing since Tennessee went through a terrible drought just a couple of summers ago, but it really has put a damper on my spring traveling plans. I've managed to escape the rain with a trip to Charleston, SC (ac...
Comment - Like