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Here’s a bit of trivia for you. What state, in 2008, has 37 beaches that have received Blue Wave certification by the Clean Beaches Council (CBC)?
Obviously, if you’re reading this blog, it must be a southern state, so that should narrow it down for you.
Still unsure?
Well, the answer is Florida. And did you […]
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Whether you are visiting Destin, Fla., by yourself, with your special someone or with your family, the area offers a lot of great things to do when a break is needed from the beach.
One place in particular, especially if you are with your family (but can […]
I admit I enjoy turning off the well-traveled road and onto a country road in search of local produce stands or something similar. In my opinion, there’s nothing better than fresh apple or looking for the perfect pumpkin and some friends to take home.
Just in time for fall, I received some information on on […]
Do you really need a reason to visit Central Florida? Okay, if you decide to take a break from the parks, here are 8 things worth doing:
1. Still going strong for 55 years, Gatorland is a 110-acres alligator theme park, complete with nature walks and other animals.
2. Sunken Gardens is St. […]
If you have been following this particular thread, we have made it to the end!
The Doctor is Always Right: They say that no matter where you are in Florida, you are about 60 miles away from a beach, unless, of course, you’re already on the coast. In fact, the Sunshine State’s beaches account for […]
July is National Hog Dog Month and you still have a little over a week to celebrate. If you find yourself tooling around the South during this time, stop and have a dog (or two or three) at any of the following: Chris’ Hot Dogs in Montgomery, Ala., Varsity in either Atlanta or Athens, […]
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Here are four new sections that will begin appearing regularly on Southern Byways beginning […]
See a whole new side of Alabama. Quite a few rivers run through the state of Alabama. In fact, the Alabama Scenic River Trail covers 631 miles (seven rivers and two creeks) from the Alabama/Georgia state line to Fort Morgan located in Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Opened in June, it is the largest trail of […]
If you haven’t been to the Tennessee Aquarium in a while, you might want to plan on visiting soon.Why? Well, the aquarium has recently introduced The River Gorge Explorer, an unique eco-cruise. Departing from the Chattanooga Pier (next to the Aquarium), this 90-minute guided excursion moves passengers along the Tennessee River Gorge. What makes this […]
Ride the Rails: When you visit West Virginia, save on gas and let someone else do the driving. Taking a train ride is a fun (and relaxing) way to explore the state; however, the hardest part is deciding which on to go on. For a scenic excursion, there’s the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park […]
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Written by Apryl Chapman Thomas [email], and Katherine Lynch [email] for b5media.
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