North Georgia blooms beautifully every spring. One of our favorite things to do when it gets warm is touring area gardens. Here are five North Georgia Gardens you don't want to miss if you are in the area. The most unique North Georgia garden: Calhoun's Rock Garden The Rock Garden in Calhoun is one of … Continue reading Five North Georgia gardens you don’t want to miss
Interesting history in Bartow County, Georgia you may not know
Bartow County, Georgia is the county seat of Cartersville, a town known for its three Smithsonian museums. We love the museums-read our story on the Savoy Automobile Museum here. But you will find so many interesting places with surprising ties to history in Bartow County that only the locals will know. Bartow County, Georgia is … Continue reading Interesting history in Bartow County, Georgia you may not know
The Cave Spring school that is part of American history
Dilapidated, rotting buildings are a familiar sight on the South’s rural roads. Some were obviously barns or residences. Some are so unrecognizable it’s hard to guess how they may have looked before and what happened there. For years an important piece a Cave Spring school that is an important piece of African-American history was rotting … Continue reading The Cave Spring school that is part of American history
Plains, Georgia: The little town that built a president
Plains, Georgia brings back memories of an idyllic Southern childhood with family gathered on the front porch and the smell of Sunday dinner from the stove. By those standards the 39th president of the United States had that charmed childhood. The Jimmy Carter National Historic Park has preserved Carter’s story from his life growing up … Continue reading Plains, Georgia: The little town that built a president
15 of the most unusual moments from our 2023 travel
You never know what a year will bring. Many of our 2023 travels were not on our agenda on Jan. 1, 2023. Some took us hours away from our front door and some were just a short drive away. We compiled some highlights of our year. Some of this may be familiar to your but … Continue reading 15 of the most unusual moments from our 2023 travel
New Orleans’ National World War II Museum
Louisiana's largest city has plenty of great attractions but the National World War II Museum is one of the best things to do in New Orleans. At times, it's difficult to see what people experienced at home and on the battlefields. War is never pretty and World War II was one of the ugliest. More … Continue reading New Orleans’ National World War II Museum
Fun small towns near Atlanta to explore
We enjoy a trip to Georgia's capital city on occasion but we are always looking for small towns near Atlanta. Some of them give you the same "big city" amenities such as great restaurants. You will also find things to do you can't find in the city. Here's our picks for great small towns near … Continue reading Fun small towns near Atlanta to explore
The Rome, Georgia mobile pass that rewards you
Rome, Georgia is full of history, great restaurants and a long list of family-friendly things to do. It's sometimes hard to decide what to do even if you are a local. The Georgia's Rome Office of Tourism launched Explore Georgia's Rome Pass, a way for visitors and locals to find things to enjoy in Rome, … Continue reading The Rome, Georgia mobile pass that rewards you
17 Northwest Georgia hiking trails to explore
When Steve and I took up hiking a few years ago, we started on Northwest Georgia hiking trails. The 17-county region has so many beautiful destinations it was hard for us to choose where to go. Georgia's Historic High Country has made it easy to chose a trail in this region with the Northwest Georgia … Continue reading 17 Northwest Georgia hiking trails to explore
South Pittsburg, Tennessee: The tiny town with 150 years of stories
South Pittsburg, Tennessee is known for the Lodge Factory Store Museum. But you can't get to 150 years without having a few other stories to tell. Here are some of the unique stories from this charming town, beginning with the one that made it famous. Lodge Manufacturing If you are from the South, your mama … Continue reading South Pittsburg, Tennessee: The tiny town with 150 years of stories
Soak up the sun at these Northwest Georgia beaches
Northwest Georgia is known for its beautiful mountains and cute small towns. But did you know about the area's beaches? Now, it's not the ocean but we found beautiful views and sand at all of the places we visited. Here's a rundown of places where you can squeeze in a last minute "beach day" before … Continue reading Soak up the sun at these Northwest Georgia beaches
Eight tips for visiting Kentucky’s Creation Museum
The Creation Museum in Kentucky was on our radar since the time we visited the Ark Encounter in 2018. When my son asked last year to visit King's Island, just outside of Cincinnati, we were happy to oblige and include a trip to the Creation Museum. For those who don't know, the Creation Museum is … Continue reading Eight tips for visiting Kentucky’s Creation Museum
Chicken-Is it the official bird of the South?
Chicken is the focus of Sunday dinners, jokes and even directions in the South. Some Southern Baptists call it the "gospel bird." If you are traveling down U.S. 41 in Marietta, Georgia and get lost, you will almost always have a reference to to the “Big Chicken,” that sits atop a KFC when being told … Continue reading Chicken-Is it the official bird of the South?
Explore Revolutionary War history at Abingdon, Virginia’s Muster Grounds
Before 1780, Most of the key battles in the Revolutionary War happened in New England states and key Southern ports like Charleston. But in October of 1780, a battle that three U.S. presidents have called a turning point in the war occurred at Kings Mountain, S.C. Four-hundred of the brave men who participated in that … Continue reading Explore Revolutionary War history at Abingdon, Virginia’s Muster Grounds
My favorite diabetic-friendly meals on the road
It's no secret that I have diabetes so we are always looking for diabetic-friendly options when we travel. Before we get too far into this, let me say I am not a doctor or a nutrionist.. Diabetes is different for everyone and things I can eat that may spike my blood sugar may not spike … Continue reading My favorite diabetic-friendly meals on the road
Bacon, flamingos and disco turkeys? It’s all a part of minor league baseball
What is summer without baseball? It's not much of a summer for us. Steve and I grew up watching the Atlanta Braves. I was so obsessed I once snuck my transistor radio into church so I could listen to the game. Our unofficial "first date" was to a Rome Braves game. Rome is the closest … Continue reading Bacon, flamingos and disco turkeys? It’s all a part of minor league baseball
The world-class athletic competition in Cedartown, Georgia
Every June flags from around the world line the street's of Cedartown, Georgia, a small town known best for being the birthplace of the voice of Winnie the Pooh and a song by country crooner Waylon Jennings. The flags represent the countries of world-class athletes who visit this Northwest Georgia town every year for the … Continue reading The world-class athletic competition in Cedartown, Georgia
Five Southern vacation spots that will surprise you
Travelers have many great places to choose from for their perfect Southern vacation as the states south of the Mason-Dixon line have it all. You can soak in the sun on one of the many beautiful beaches or see beautiful views from a mountain top. We love our traditional destinations like the Smoky Mountains but … Continue reading Five Southern vacation spots that will surprise you
Where the bison roam in Kentucky
When I heard that bison roamed Big Bone Lick State Historic Site in Kentucky, I had visions of petting one of these majestic animals and maybe getting a selfie. Well, that didn't happen but I did get to see them from a distance and get a cool T-shirt to remember our visit. Big Bone Lick … Continue reading Where the bison roam in Kentucky
Covington, Kentucky: Home of America’s Notre Dame
Kentucky is known for many things. Bourbon. Horse racing. And don't forget bluegrass-the music and the land. Covington, Kentucky has a different and surprising claim to fame on Madison Avenue just a few miles from Cincinnati, Ohio. America's Notre Dame The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption is known as "America's Notre Dame," We learned about … Continue reading Covington, Kentucky: Home of America’s Notre Dame
Visiting the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. only lived to be 39 years old but he left a legacy that has not been forgotten. Every third Monday in January people across the United States and around the world celebrate his legacy. The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park in Atlanta is open year-round to share the … Continue reading Visiting the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park
Learn about Mardi Gras at the Mobile Carnival Museum
You can't visit Mobile, Alabama in February without a stop at the William and Emily Hearn Mobile Carnival Museum. Many think of New Orleans when they think of Mardi Gras. But the celebration actually began in this southern Alabama city. The museum captures the pageantry of this holiday in a series of exhibits at the … Continue reading Learn about Mardi Gras at the Mobile Carnival Museum
