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
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
Why anytime is a good time to visit Myrtle Beach
(Editors note: Our hotel stays were sponsored but our activities were paid for by us. All of our opinions are our own.) Families have flocked to Myrtle Beach for decades to enjoy its 60 miles of pristine Atlantic coastland, great food and plethora of entertainment options. It's impossible to see and do everything in just … Continue reading Why anytime is a good time to visit Myrtle Beach
The bears of Carrabelle, Florida
Some crazy things have happened to us on our journeys through the South. But I don't think there is anything as crazy as what happened to us on the way to Carrabelle, Florida one December night. I resisted the urge to start this story with "it was a dark night." But it was. Steve and … Continue reading The bears of Carrabelle, Florida
The little town that built a president
For some the idyllic Southern childhood was a 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 on a farm just outside of downtown … Continue reading The little town that built a president