Hey, ya’ll – I want to welcome you to Southern Byways. As your host, my plans is take you to places in the south that you haven’t heard of, and will never forget once you read about them. Who knows, may be one (or more) of my posts will spark a road trip.
So, join me to see where the state road (or better yet, country road) goes. Let’s see what we might discover. I’ll guarantee that you won’t be disappointed.
Apryl
Okay, the mouse got to me. How could anyone resist such a mascot?? The Ashe County Cheese Company was founded in 1930 and has grown in popularity ever since.
“Our viewing room is open year round from 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday thru Saturday at no charge. Our cheese making schedule changes from week to week, but you can check our Cheesemaking Schedule or call ahead and we’ll do our best to tell you when we are making. We usually make cheese 4 – 5 days a week and almost always on Monday, Tuesday, and …read more
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It seems that a lot of you are interested in all things… spooky. So, I thought that I would take a look in the archives to see what I have.
Robert the Haunted Doll …The original “Chucky,” Robert the Doll, has been said to resemble everything from Michael Jackson to Curious George.
Ghost Tours in Franklin, Tennessee …Looking at the quaint and genteel Franklin of today, it’s hard to imagine some of the town’s sordid history.
School House Ghost, St. Augustine, Florida… For a city as old as St. Augustine, there is bound to be a lot of ghosts …read more
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Tallulah Bankhead
Actress, HuntsvilleTallulah Bankhead was born in Huntsville, Alabama on January 31, 1902. She was best known for her colorful, eccentric lifestyle. Source
Courteney Cox
Actress, Birmingham
From sweet dreams to nightmares, Courtney Cox’ career has covered all the bases. The dreams involve dancing with Bruce Springsteen, the nightmares come from screaming in a Wes Craven production. Source
Kate Jackson
Birmingham, Alabama, 10/29/1948
“Once upon a time, there were three little girls who went to the police academy…” You have to recognize that intro lol.. Source
Taylor Hicks
“You take grits for granted,” the gray-haired Hicks said during an appearance at …read more
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If you are digging into your family tree and think that some of your ancestors came from Alabama, you might want to check the info here. I just might have made your list a whole lot easier!
Thanks to Amanda Marshall, the town of Birmingham is one that you are not likely to forget. And for that reason I decided to check out what restaurants are famous there!
My uncle is a Southern planter. He’s an undertaker in Alabama.
Fred A. Allen
“When I get to be a composer
I’m gonna write me some music about
Daybreak in Alabama. “Daybreak in Alabama
Langston …read more
Florida For Visitors Winter Forecast: ICE!
New Orleans For Visitors The Voodoo Music Experience
Blue Ridge Blog Bonding over coyote urine….
From These Hills Perception
Gridskipper Dallas 100 Years of Neiman Marcus
Gypsy Holler The ten laws of gardening.
Southeast USA @ BellaOnline Nashville – More Than Just Music City
Tennessee Trailhead Rediscovering Great Smokies: The High Country
Travel Gadgets at Travelizimo Aloha Paradise 250 Entertainment Interior Pontoon Boat
Travel Gear Blog Barf Bag Collectors Unite
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Thousands of protesters gathered in Jena, Louisiana, Thursday to show support for the “Jena 6,” six black teens charged in the beating of a white classmate.
Tour buses were pulled over to the side of Louisiana Route 49 more than 20 miles from Jena as authorities in the town of 3,000 people controlled access to avoid gridlock.
In Jena, some parking lots were full by 8 a.m. ET.
Thursday was the day Mychal Bell expected to find out his punishment for his alleged role in the school beating.
“This is a march for justice. This is not a march …read more
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According to Forbes, this house has topped the list for the last two years and it’s not hard to see why. You are getting a lot of bang for the buck. But that buck is nothing to sneeze at. This little beauty in Palm Beach will set you back a cool 125 million. But just look at all of that white sand, the tennis courts and the swimming pool! The beach I would use for collecting sea shells. And just in case you are wondering, the property has 18 bedrooms, 20 plus bathrooms, an eight car garage and …read more
I can’t even begin to think of the number of zoos that we have visited over the years. It’s simply a great day out and there is something for everyone. And while you might think that all zoos are the same, you couldn’t be more wrong. Every zoo that I have visited has something unique to offer.
The Birmingham Zoo draws more than 450,000 visitors annually. Approximately 750 animals of 250 species call the 122-acre Birmingham Zoo home, including sea lions, cheetahs and endangered species from six continents.
Some must sees at the Birmingham Zoo
*the pelicans and flamingos
*everyone …read more
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I don’t know if you do this or not, but every time I travel, I take my pillow with me. I used to carry a buckwheat pillow with me and it was really heavy, but this pillow is a breeze. It’s not heavy at all, thanks to the fact that you can empty out the water making it’s a lot easier to pack. And even better, you can fill it to the point where you are comfortable. No more sleeping on hotel pillows that give you a neck ache the next morning. Now where’s the fun in that??
Mediflow® …read more
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