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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 […]
***Yes, yes - I know that National Tourism Week has long since passed, but the way I see it is as travelers, you visits the icons anytime of the year.***
Living History: If you happen to love American History, then you will love visiting Virginia. The state is home to America’s Historic Triangle (Jamestown, Yorktown and […]
Keepers of the Light: They’re historic, fascinating and have somewhat of a romantic appeal. Some consider them to be a symbol of strength. Lighthouses kept weary sailors from crashing into coastlines or rough shoals. North Carolina’s coast is home to eight lighthouses, with five of them open to the public to explore. Cape Hatteras […]
Tee It Up: You know, they just don’t refer to South Carolina as “the golf capitol of the South” for nothing. The state is home to around 380 diverse and challenging golf courses. Regardless of your game, or the lack thereof, you’ll have no problem finding a course to play. The courses are designed by […]
Where the Horses Are: With over 450 horse farms, Lexington calls itself the “Horse Capital of the World.” In 2010, the Kentucky Horse Park will host the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The state is home to Keeneland, and oh yeah, the Derby. As you can tell, it’s impossible to think about Kentucky […]
Listen to the Music: Whether it’s the blues or more in Memphis, country in Nashville, or the mountain music found in the hills and mountains, no doubt about - music is an integral part of what makes Tennessee, well, Tennessee. Starting in Memphis, if it’s blues you want to find, take a walk along […]
What comes to your mind when you hear someone mention the state of Louisiana? For many, it’s typically Mardi Gras, New Orleans and the Cajun Culture. While those definitely are some of the main features of the state, this is so much more.
Food, Glorious Food: It’s quite easy to visit Louisiana and return home […]
Well, you know about the mineral baths in Hot Springs, and finding diamonds at the Crater of Diamonds State Park, but what else makes up the essence of Arkansas? After searching and reading, searching and reading - I came up with two icons, like the ones above, that are truly Arkansas.
Celebrate the Ozark Heritage
Mountain View […]
Okay, so what makes Texas, well, Texas? Some may answer it’s the barbecue or the Tex-Mex dishes, others may think its the cities and towns, and others will tell you it’s football. Everyone has their own opinions, but when I think of Texas, especially the icons (remember it’s icons and traditions being celebrated for National […]
It’s National Tourism Week, presented by the Travel Industry Association and for the 25th anniversary, the theme is “Discover Great American Traditions.” Now as you may know, the South is rich in traditions. So for this week as part of the celebration, I would highlight two traditions, or icons (for length and sanity sake, I […]
From the Interstates to the backroads throughout Texas to D.C., travel along at Southern Byways to discover new places to visit.
Written by Apryl Chapman Thomas [email] for b5media.
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