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Southern Byways

Archive for the ‘Outdoors’ Category

July 27th, 2008

Where in the South: Can You Identify These Photos

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

Trails in the South: Alabama Scenic River Trail

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

Gotta Do This…Dolphin Harbor at Miami Seaquarium

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

Let’s Celebrate: National Tourism Week with the State of West Virginia Icons

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

Have You Heard…Rare Ghost Orchid Spotted at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples, Fla.

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

25 Things You Must Do This Summer in the South

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

Gotta Do This…Sandcastle Building Lessons Classes

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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May 11th, 2008

Get Outdoors: Sea Turtle Walks

It’s a special time along the coast in May. No, it isn’t because  the weather is warmer and everyone is out enjoying the beach. May is the time of the year in which sea turtles, the oldest creatures on the earth,come ashore to nest and hatch through October. You’ve probably seen the signs at […]

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May 7th, 2008

Alabama’s Outdoors in Photos

 
Words can only describe so much when it comes to explaining a destination. Sometimes there aren’t enough words or the correct ones. Therefore, the best descriptions are found through photos. 
The state of Alabama recently held an amateur photo competition not only as a way to encourage participants to get outdoors and enjoy the natural […]

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