Since the automobile’s invention in 1886 by Carl Benz, motorized vehicles have captured the world’s attention. They can be a status symbol, a source of nostalgia and a peek into the future. Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville captures all of these in a revolving series of exhibits that showcase all things that go “zoom, zoom.” … Continue reading From the race track to the interstate, the Savoy Museum celebrates what gets us there
Explore Southern history in Rome, Georgia
Southern small towns are rich in history. Rome, Georgia has a plethora of stories from its beginnings as a manufacturing hub to its influence on a U.S. president. These stories are not just told in history books and online, they are depicted throughout the town in monuments and breathtakingly beautiful places. Two great starting points … Continue reading Explore Southern history in Rome, Georgia
Southern walks: Marble Mine Trail at Sloppy Floyd State Park
When I decided to take up hiking for health and recreation reasons, I knew I would start close to home. I have lived within 40 miles of James H. “Sloppy” Floyd Park in Chattooga County, Georgia most of my life. I thought about going there numerous times and checking it out. It was not until … Continue reading Southern walks: Marble Mine Trail at Sloppy Floyd State Park