August 24th, 2008
As the summer wraps up and Labor Day approaches, many people are looking for that last outdoor adventure. One perfect option for enjoying those summer rays is to spend the day at the zoo. But, how do you know which ones are worth visiting and which ones you need to go out of your way […]
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August 20th, 2008
When I first set out to do my post, I was only going to focus on Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum located in Grant Park. However, once I started doing some research, I realize that I would be doing you, dear readers, a great disservice. See, by only focusing on that one attraction, […]
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August 16th, 2008
I consider myself to be somewhat of an outdoors-type person. I love being outside, whether it’s walking, running or just relaxing. So, I was really looking forward to visiting Emerson Point Preserve.
Located on Sneads Island, near Palmetto (which can be a drive from Longboat Key, if you don’t where you are going), Emerson Point […]
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July 27th, 2008
Think you know everywhere and every place in the South? Put your knowledge to the test and try to guess where in the region these photos were taken…
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July 13th, 2008
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 […]
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July 7th, 2008
I honestly believe everyone should have some sort of interaction with dolphins at least once during their lifetime. It’s one thing to see them on a dolphin-watching cruise, but it’s a whole other experience to actually see them up close.
At nearly a year old (the facility celebrates its birthday on July 19th), the Dolphin […]
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June 28th, 2008
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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June 27th, 2008
If you are a flower enthusiasts or have an interested in flowers, you might have heard about the rare Ghost Orchid growing on an old cypress tree at Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples, Fla. Not only is this type of flower very rate, but it’s in bloom for the second consecutive summer.
Now, if […]
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June 23rd, 2008
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 […]
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June 7th, 2008
I’ve always wanted to learn the secrets behind making those incredible sandcastles that would make an any princess and dragon proud to call home. I like the elaborate towers and arches. I would like even more if I knew how to do it. Now, I can (and so can you) with Northwest Florida master […]
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