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About TPF! Hosts John and Amy Burton
Somewhat normal people who love to travel...and who have learned a few things along the way.
John and Amy have five amazing children, one dog and an exciting history that includes authoring books, starting escape room and axe throwing businesses, planting churches and, as a result, traveling a lot!
Connecting with them through articles on this site and their YouTube channel will help you discover some of their favorite places and attractions. You will also learn some great tips that will save you money and help you experience some relaxing, thrilling and FUN trips and vacations.
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Move to a tourist town like Branson, Missouri and enjoy a never-ending vacation
When you live in a vacation town the fun never stops! My wife Amy and I along with three of our five children arrived home to Branson, Missouri the other day from a ten-day trip to Colorado and Oklahoma. The day we returned, we had an appointment set on a private boat cruise on beautiful Table Rock Lake, at sunset, with fireworks popping all around. After a five-hour drive from Oklahoma we found ourselves standing…
Table Rock Lake | Private Guided Cruise at Big Cedar Lodge
Table Rock Lake | Private Guided Cruise at Big Cedar Lodge John and Amy connect with some great new friends and spend the evening with Captain Mike on Table Rock Lake! You CAN'T MISS the incredible sunset, a spectacular view of the Showboat Branson Bell and MORE!
Oklahoma State Park | Lost in Natural Falls State Park!
Oklahoma State Park | Lost in Natural Falls State Park! John, Amy and the crew head out to the stunning Natural Falls State Park…and get lost! Check out the beautiful falls and scenery while enjoying a tour over bridges, next to a dam, by some sunbathing turtles and through the woods! And, they discovered Yurts for the first time!
Shepherd Of The Hills Restaurant | Shepherd's Mill
Shepherd Of The Hills Restaurant | Shepherd's Mill John and Amy experience some incredible food in a delightful atmosphere at the Shepherd's Mill Restaurant at The Shepherd of the Hills in Branson, Missouri! The food all across the homestead whether it's at the restaurant or during one of the dinner shows is delicious!
BigShots Golf | Incredible Fun in Springfield, Missouri!
BigShots Golf | Incredible Fun in Springfield, Missouri! A brand new attraction for couples, groups, families and friends has opened in Springfield, Missouri! BigShots Golf is huge fun for those who have never picked up a golf club as well as those who are convinced they are about to hit the PGA tour!
Branson, Missouri guide for kids: Super fun things to do on vacation
As I peruse the various Branson vacation related Facebook groups, one of the top questions I notice from visitors is, “What are some fun things to do for kids?” Well into a dramatic transformation that includes a much greater focus on kids and family, many still presume Branson to be mostly for the older generation. While Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa have a myriad of exciting choices in entertainment, Branson is also overflowing with fun…
Where and how to beat the heat in Branson, Missouri
It seems the pleasant, cool seventy-degree afternoons in Branson were with us just yesterday. As season pass holders, my wife Amy and I would walk around Silver Dollar City several days a week just to enjoy the atmosphere, watch the shows, listen to some music and smell the amazing aromas, all without breaking a sweat. Oh, how times have changed. Enjoying Branson in our new reality of mid to upper nineties takes some thought and…
Ark Encounter | ULTIMATE Tour of Life-Sized Noah's Ark in Kentucky
Ark Encounter | ULTIMATE Tour of Life-Sized Noah's Ark in Kentucky John and Amy take you on an EPIC tour of a mind blowing replica of Noah's Ark in Williamstown, Kentucky. The Ark Encounter is an awe inspiring, sobering and jaw dropping experience. See the outside and inside of the Ark along with the zoo, restaurant, conference center, gift shop and MORE!
Rain, shine, hot or cold: Ten fun indoor attractions in Branson, Missouri
While spending time in the beautiful outdoors in the Ozarks is something that should be at the top of our vacation agendas, there are some amazing indoor attractions as well. When it's too hot, cold or wet, or really at any time during your visit to Branson, head into the great indoors! Today in Branson I felt like I could fry an egg on my forehead (though I don't see why I'd ever do that).…
Silver Dollar City Star Spangled Summer
Silver Dollar City Star Spangled Summer John and Amy take you on a tour of Silver Dollar City's Star-Spangled Summer festival! Check out the Harlem Globetrotters, the new Tasting Passport, fun shows, great rides and MORE! Stay to the end for a powerful sampling of Vertical Worship.
Copperhead Mountain Coaster FULL RIDE | Shepherd of the Hills, Branson, Missouri
Copperhead Mountain Coaster FULL RIDE | Shepherd of the Hills, Branson, Missouri 聽 https://youtu.be/esq2OVmsqTU 聽 John and Amy were among the very first riders on the incredible, brand new Copperhead Mountain Coaster at Shepherd of the Hills Adventure Park in Branson, Missouri! 聽 You'll experience the entire ride from both Amy and John's perspectives!
Cades Cove | ULTIMATE Scooter Tour!
Cades Cove | ULTIMATE Scooter Tour! John and Amy take you on the ultimate scooter tour around the Cades Cove loop! Ride along as they zip between various beautiful and historic points of interest. Cades Cove is the perfect place in the Smokey Mountain National Park to spend the day!





