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Southern Byways

Archive for the ‘Going Green in the South’ Category

November 17th, 2008

Going Green in the South: Beaches of South Walton, Florida

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 […]

By Apryl -- 0 comments

September 19th, 2008

Taking You Back to the American Farm

 I did a post a few days ago titled Think Globally, Eat Locally stressing the importance of supporting local farmers and thus, resulting in better nutrition. Therefore, I thought it was a perfect follow up to introduce you to a new restaurant in Washington D.C. called Founding Farmers.
Founding Farmers highlights the importance of The American […]

By Katherine Lynch -- 1 comment

August 13th, 2008

SmartBike DC - Biking Your Way Around D.C.

Have you been looking for a way to cut down on your driving, but have found it nearly impossible? Sure, you can schedule your errands together, carpool and stay closer to home, but you still don’t feel like you are doing enough. Or, have you been wanting to find a place to escape to where […]

By Katherine Lynch -- 0 comments

August 6th, 2008

Going Green in the South: 21c Museum Hotel

There are some hotels in the South that make you say, “wow, what a great place,” and then there are others that make you say, “wow… just wow,” and you haven’t even left the lobby yet. 21c Museum Hotel in Louisville, Ky., falls into the later category.
The 91-room hotel, which opened in 2006, defies […]

By Apryl -- 0 comments