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Discovering new places - isn’t that the heart of travel? It doesn’t matter how many times you have visited a certain city or state, or even if you live there, there is always a handful of places that you never knew existed.
For me that was discovering Second Time Around Mini Farm, which is nearly up […]
“I tell people that we have one of the best backyards in America,” comments Andy Hill (Captain Andy), proprietor of Eagle Lodge, located on Eagle Island, Ga.
And he isn’t exaggerating, either.
What may be considered to be one of Georgia’s best-kept secrets, Eagle Island is blessed ten-fold with coastal Georgia’s natural beauty. Of […]
Nothing can compare to a small town summer festival in the South.
Photos: (top) Festival Program, (mid-left) Possum King and Queen, (mid-right)Road Possum for the Run/Walk, (bottom left and right) Two Live Possums. Photos are from a private collection.
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So, you survived the first weekend of summer and now you are wondering what to do for the rest of the season. Well, you’ve come to the right place! The South is filled with so much do to during summer. Here’s sampling of a few activities that’ll keep you busy:
1. Swim with the dolphins […]
Experience a town through the eyes of a local. On each Saturday morning through the month of June, 32 towns throughout the state of Alabama are offering guided walking tours. Go on a behind-the-scenes look at the towns as community members share history, stories and personal accounts as guide they you along points of interest.
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The Natchez Trace Compact has unveiled their newly redesigned website. The site provides you with a more in depth look at the 444-mile National Scenic Byway that cuts through Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. On the site, you can find sample itineraries, information on the corridor communities, and an up-to-date event calendar.
Map of Natchez Trace, […]
Chances are, you’re probably familiar with the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, or if not, you have probably heard about it. But, unless you live near the Tampa, Fla.- area, you probably haven’t heard about the Airstream Ranch. Located off the heavily-traveled I-4, yes, the Interstate that connects Orlando to Tampa, is Frank Bates’ (owner […]
If Grand Isle, La., hasn’t been a blip on your travel radar, perhaps it is time to look closer at this barrier island. About a two-and half hour drive from Baton Rouge, Grand Isle is different from any other place in the state.
Situated at the mouth of Barataria Bay where it meets the Gulf […]
Chances are you probably haven’t heard of Mossy Head, Fla., near DeFuniak Springs, unless you are very familiar with this area. Typically when you are in Walton County, you have an agenda: heading to the beach. However, there is a reason for taking a slight detour to visit this town. It’s called Shoal Sanctuary, a […]
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], and Katherine Lynch [email] for b5media.
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