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Don’t let the summer slip away without getting out and enjoying yourself at one of the many festivals or events happening in the region. Here’s a quick sample of what you can find going this weekend:
Come one, come all to the 120th Gillespie County Fair in Fredericksburg, Texas on August 21-24. Enjoy a carnival, […]
So, what does a country music legend, a ghost town, a glass-bottom boat and a ride named after the rock group, Led Zeppelin, all have in common? Well, they all have something to do with the different amusement parks, theme parks and waterparks found in the South.
Read on to find out more…
Alabama is home […]
Still looking for something to do tomorrow? Well, here are some last minute ideas:
If you happen to be around the Atlanta, Ga. area, the Centennial Olympic Park is hosting a 4th of July Celebration that includes family activities, free concert performance by the Atlanta Symphony Youth Organization and of course, fireworks. Another alternative is […]
The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, and the smell of peanuts and hot dogs wafting through the stands on a warm night represents summer for many. Yes, it’s time for baseball, Crackerjacks and all of that good stuff. Here in the South, you are never at a lost for watching […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As a part of raising awareness of trains trips and to celebrate the anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in Utah (May 10, 1869), Amtrak has designated May 10 as National Train Day. While the main celebration is happening in the Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and New York City stations, other […]
What does Grafton, West Virginia and Mother’s Day have in common? Well, it was here that the holiday got started. Mother’s Day was inspired by Anna Marie Jarvis, who wanted to honor her late mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis. The younger Jarvis created the observation of what would become known as Mother’s Day on May 10, […]
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Throughout the summer, EcoMotion Segway Tours is providing “Birding by Segway” trips on Fort George Island. Tour the island preserve in search of the rare Painted Bunting songbird, whose nesting season is on the preserve is mid-April until mid-September.
The search engine, Ask.com recently released its list of the “Top Family Friendly Vacation Spots” and another […]
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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