Explore the South and USA with us!
We’re Steve and Kim Jarrett. We look forward to showing you the best of the South and the USA. Everything we post is based on our experiences as we explore our world!
Our Story
Our story begins in the rotunda of the Alabama State Capitol. Our tour guide told us so many great stories. We knew we wanted to share those stories and more with everyone!
Since that trip 12 years ago, we have been on the road looking for the best Southern travel stories and tips to share with our readers.
From New Orleans to Abingdon, Virginia, we have loved talking to people about everything from a museum that pays homage to war heroes to a small-town theater that is world-renowned. We’ve seen snow in the Smoky Mountains and watched a sunset on Florida’s beautiful St. George Island. The seasons in the South are stunning and we get out and enjoy them all.
As Georgia natives who now live outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee, we love sharing all of our adventures in Northwest Georgia, Southeast Tennessee and Northeast Alabama. We’ll tell you where the locals eat, shop and play.
Get to Know Us
We’ve also started traveling across the USA in addition to our Southern travel excursions. Our goal is to see all of the state capitals and as many major and minor league baseball parks as we can.
We are 50+ travelers so we do enjoy museums, historic sites and great food. But we don’t let our age hold us back. Don’t be surprised to find us on a hiking trail or on the water somewhere.
Our goal is to inspire you to get out and explore your world, whether you are checking out a museum in your city or taking a road trip to see a natural wonder. We don’t write about anything we haven’t experienced so you will have an idea what to expect.
Thank you for taking this journey with us!
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The Northwest Georgia town with NFL and Hollywood ties
At first glance, Cedartown is just another charming Northwest Georgia town with tree-lined streets and historical homes. Dig deeper and you will find this little gem boasts an actor most people will have heard, if not seen, an international athletic competition and a song by a country music legend. Here are five unique things about
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Great places to celebrate Christmas in the South
Christmas in the South rarely involves snow and sometimes the temperatures don’t even get below freezing. But it’s still magical with twinkling lights and a visit from Santa. We love finding new places to celebrate the holidays and we are going to share our experiences with you. Some of these you may have heard of
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Apple picking in Ellijay, Georgia
For years, many of my friends and family talked about how much fun they had apple picking in Ellijay, Georgia. Ellijay is one of our favorite day trips but we had never visited the orchards. We decided to make the journey to Georgia’s Apple Capital and add the experience to our list of fun things
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A historical look at Rome’s Clock Tower
I was in Adairsville’s Peacock Junction several weeks ago when I came across a pamphlet about Rome’s Clock Tower. If you are new here, that’s Rome, Georgia, not Rome, Italy. The clock tower is one of Rome’s iconic landmarks. I grew up in Rome and I can remember hearing it chime at night. I was
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Exploring history in Pensacola
We knew Pensacola, Florida had beautiful beaches when we decided to take a day trip there. What we didn’t know is that this charming city near the Alabama state border was so full of history. Steve and I are what you would call “history buffs.” Our trips are more likely to include museums, antiquing and
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Paradise Garden and the legacy of Howard Finster
The house at 200 Lewis Street in Summerville, Ga, fits in with all of the other frame houses on the street. But inside and behind that house, in front of what is known as Paradise Garden, is the story of a man who followed his own vision and, in doing so, became something of a