Tag: travel
West Virginia’s New River Gorge Bridge is closed to foot traffic except for one memorable day each year
Suspended 876 feet above a mighty Appalachian canyon, the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia, is a man-made marvel inside America’s newest national park.
10 Things You Shouldn’t Miss at Buc-ee’s
No matter if you drive north or south on I-75 from Atlanta, you'll run into Buc-ee's, a mammoth Texas-based gas station. Here are the snacks you need to pick up, the merch you should buy, and why its worth it to visit the restroom.
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Hotel Indigo Columbus: Experience a Riverfront Getaway in Georgia
With the Covid-19 numbers decreasing, hitting the road for a vacation is likely the first thing on everyone’s mind after a year of restrictions. Hotel Indigo Columbus is the perfect destination for those in...
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Storybook Mountain Weddings
Can you imagine one of the most special moments of your life taking place on a glorious mountaintop overlooking breathtaking views, or next to a pristine mountain lake, surrounded by the ones you love...
Why banana pudding became a Southern specialty—and where you can get some of the best
It’s no secret that Southerners love banana pudding, but bananas hail from the tropics, and the first mention of the layered dessert came not from the South but from the New York Times in 1878, according to food historian Robert Moss for Serious Eats.
Mississippi writer Mary Miller muses on her many returns to Ship Island
I first visited Ship Island as a child with my family, taking the hour-long ferry out of Gulfport. It is the only barrier island off the coast of Mississippi with ferry access, the only one you can get to if you don’t have your own boat.
Why the sprawling city of Jacksonville, Florida, is a great spot for a weekend getaway
Although it’s the largest city by area in the continental United States (840 square miles), Jacksonville manages to feel small. Venture beyond the urban core, and you’ll discover a patchwork of historic neighborhoods.
Bellamy Young on her acting career, the solace of singing, and seeing Asheville through new eyes
Although she now calls New York City home, actress Bellamy Young says she’ll always be a Southern girl at heart.
Ask the Expert: An award-winning potter shares his passion for Mississippi’s ceramics scene
Award-winning potter Matt Long is a professor of art at the University of Mississippi and presents ceramics workshops internationally. His functional pieces have appeared in publications such as Ceramics Monthly.
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Find Your Perfect Beach in South Walton, Florida
Located in Northwest Florida, South Walton draws visitors from across the Southeast to 26 miles of the world’s most beautiful sugar-white sand and turquoise water. With 16 unique beachside neighborhoods, each with its own...
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