Tag: travel
Turning a rainy vacation day into an exploration of Black history
As much as I love swimming in the ocean, combing for sand dollars, watching pelicans drift along the coast, and eating ice cream by the lighthouse, I was glad for the rain. It slowed us down enough to explore parts of St. Helena’s history.
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Ocean Pines: An Opportunity to Own a Slice of Kiawah Island’s West Beach
Some places offer more than a home—they offer a way of life. Kiawah Island has long been a retreat for those who appreciate the quiet luxury of nature and the slower rhythm of South...
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Gulf to Bay & More
If you’re looking for more than your typical beach vacation, look no further than St. Pete-Clearwater. Nestled on the Gulf Coast of Florida and home to America’s Favorite Beaches, the sugar-white sand is second to none. But...
Weekend Getaway Guide: Cashiers, North Carolina
Picture the quintessential Southern mountain town and the village of Cashiers may come to mind. This idyllic historic community, complete with a central Village Green, sits at the crossroads of NC Highway 107 and U.S. Route 64, zigzagging roads that part the surrounding Nantahala National Forest like a comb. Despite its rising profile, thanks to a bounty of pristine nature, superb shopping, and renowned lodging, Cashier’s pace remains blissfully unhurried.
Editor’s Journal: A visit to a sacred site of rock ‘n’ roll history in Memphis
“Graceland or Sun?” my friend asked. I had to ponder that one for a moment. “Sun,” I finally replied. We drove a few blocks and reached one of the most hallowed addresses of my life: 706 Union Avenue, Sun Studio. I could almost see a youthful Elvis Presley nervously hanging around outside, trying to get the courage to go in and record a ballad to give to his mother.
A park ranger’s must-dos at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Situated at the intersection of the mighty Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, the West Virginia park boasts more than 200 historic structures. Though the West Virginia town of the same name is home to fewer than 300 full-time residents, it welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
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The Chehaw Park & Zoo
Enjoy the sunshine of the outdoors at Albany’s Chehaw Park & Zoo! This family-friendly park offers an array of exciting activities perfect for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Located just under three hours...
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Festival International de Louisiane: The World Dances in Our Streets
Every spring, the streets of downtown Lafayette, Louisiana, transform into a global stage for Festival International de Louisiane, the largest free Francophone festival in the United States. This non-ticketed event, held during the last...
Must-Do South: Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, the unofficial capital city of the Mississippi Delta, is widely renowned for two things: blues and barbecue. The two Memphis institutions are tightly connected—each a result of the Great Migration of the early 20th century.
Must-Do South: Montgomery, Alabama
As a destination, Montgomery is a journey in contrasts. The Alabama capital is both a proud epicenter of the mid-20th-century civil rights movement and a landscape curiously steeped in Confederate memory. Here, history isn’t merely preserved; it is powerfully experienced.