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There’s nothing quite like celebrating the 4th of July in the South, especially when it’s a holiday weekend. From parades to fireworks to crab festivals, there’s truly something for everyone. Of course, hands down, the best celebration happens at our nation’s capital. But if you can’t make it to D.C. this year, take a look […]
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 […]
Mark Twain is credited with saying “When one has tasted watermelons, one know what angels eat.” Whether it’s at picnics, cook-outs, or in the refrigerator, more than likely you’ll find slices of watermelon. When you think about it, there may not be another fruit that represents summer better than watermelon. No matter how you […]
One way to beat the heat this summer in the South is by taking in an exhibit at one of the various museums across the region. MutualArt.com has provided a list of top museum exhibitions to see this summer. How did these particular ones make it on a list? According to MutualArt.com CEO […]
Book at two-night stay at any one of the 17 participating hotels on Florida’s Space Coast and receive complimentary two-day passes to Kennedy Space Center’s Visitors Complex.
Participate in the Mountain Quilt Quest Shop Hop on June 11-14 that takes you through the hills of West Virginia. At each of the 13 participating shops, you receive […]
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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Learning About the Past: Many, many years ago in my 11th grade AP History class, I remember my teacher saying to us, “Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it.” Of course, we took it as “pay attention, or you’re going to fail.” Little did I know, her quote was actually a […]
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, […]
It’s considered to be the longest-running and largest hot-air balloon festival in Alabama, the 31st Annual Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic is slated for May 24-25 at Point Mallard Park in Decatur. This free event not only features over 60 hot-air balloons from around the nation taking flight, but also a variety of […]
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 […]
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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