That Tree Has Been Here

I’m heading to Pointe Coupee, Louisiana, and when I arrive, I’ll meet Ernest J. Gaines himself.

One City, Three Ways: Norfolk, Virginia

Today, Norfolk has reassumed its status as a maritime powerhouse as the site of the world’s largest naval base. With miles of sandy beaches, a thriving arts scene, a host of independent restaurants and breweries, and a mostly temperate climate, it’s a year-round destination.

Weekend Getaway: Augusta, Georgia

Venture beyond the fairways, and you’ll discover a lively riverwalk, terrific dining, and a charming Broad Street that lives up to its name (it’s the second-widest such street in America).
John C. Campbell Folk School

John C. Campbell Folk School helps campers connect with their creative side

There I stood on stage, palms sweating, sheet music in front of me. I'd spent a long weekend studying songwriting, and the days of practicing and planning had come down to this.

What’s Classic and What’s Coming in Charleston: Dining

Charleston natives and brothers Matt and Ted Lee are the authors of three cookbooks, most recently The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen. “Dave’s Carry Out (843-577-7943) is a classic that’s totally worth it. It’s charming and...

Stayin’ Alive: A Monk Shares How Not to Kill Your Bonsai

It's not every day you’re able to interview a monk. And it’s even rarer to interview him about bonsai trees. But Friar Gerard Gross has been in charge of bonsai cultivation at the Monastery...

Letter from the Editor: Small-town charm

Editor-in-Chief Kevin Benefield shares the how and why behind "Small Towns of the South."
South Carolina

4 Southeastern lakes that are far from the norm

South Carolina’s Mount Carmel Baptist Church cemetery made its silver-screen debut in 1972’s Deliverance. A year later, it was at the bottom of newly created Lake Jocassee.

Dominique Wilkins’ perfect day in Atlanta

Nicknamed the “Human Highlight Film,” Dominique Wilkins is one of the top dunkers in NBA history. He spent the majority of his basketball career with the Atlanta Hawks, where he remains the franchise’s all-time leader in scores and steals. He’s now the team’s vice president of basketball and special advisor to the CEO. Here, he shares his perfect day in and around Atlanta.
Gumbo at Dooky Chase's

The Queen of Creole Cuisine: Louisiana’s Leah Chase

At ninety-six, Chase has served her famous gumbo to everyone from Martin Luther King Jr. to Barack Obama. Her New Orleans restaurant was once a meeting place for civil rights freedom fighters, and her life inspired the character Tiana in Disney’s The Princess and the Frog.

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