Author F. Scott Fitzgerald frequented Louisville and used sites in his great American novel. This month the Broadway musical arrives in the river town.

The Mississippi River town offers unique history, historic bed and breakfasts, and downtown heritage trails, plus a few weird tales from the Civil War. 

Here are several ways to cherish winter's darkness in fun and innovative ways.

Stand up from the Thanksgiving table, put on those boots, and get ready to hike during a quiet, peaceful time of year. The following is a guest blog post by avid hiker Taylor Coen of Marietta, Ga. Kennesaw Mountain The Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Visitor’s Center is off Stilesboro Road and Old 41 Highway at the mountain. There is a small parking lot in front of the Visitor’s Center as well as a bigger one down Stilesboro Road. You must pay to park in both. In

Montgomery celebrates the 70th anniversary of the city’s Bus Boycott to protest segregation.

It’s an easy hike to Toonigh Creek Falls at Woodstock, Georgia’s Olde Rope Mill Park. 

This October, nothing beats a Cajun werewolf in the South Louisiana wetlands—and it's all for a good cause!   Rougarou Fest , named after...

New Georgia Press book offers guide to the state's 16 historic sites

With cooler days on the horizon, North Alabama is preparing for a spectacular fall foliage.

See thousands of these large colorful butterflies throughout September at Callaway Resort & Gardens

The famous statue gracing New Orleans' historic St. Charles Avenue inspires many stories.

Southern towns lead the list for restaurants serving up inexpensive pizza.

The following is a fictional short story I wrote for "Teacakes and Afternoon Tales: New Stories from Mississippi" by the Gulf Coast Writers Association.

The Northshore city of Slidell east of New Orleans will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the hurricane honoring the losses and celebrating its rebirth.

Ascension Parish a hour from New Orleans labels itself on its sugarcane history.

The Volunteer State offers several opportunities to stargaze in nature.

August means the annual 127 Yard Sale plus celebrating aliens in northeast Alabama.

Take a trip back in time at the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans and enjoy the city's official cocktail.

Visitors to Wonders of Wildlife can actually swim with sharks at the largest immersive wildlife attraction in the world!

The Peach State offers plenty of water and amusement parks.

The Chattahoochee River runs from the Georgia mountains all the way to Florida and offers lots of opportunities for cool fun along the way.

Dolly Parton’s popular theme park celebrates its 40th anniversary season in East Tennessee and offer several discounts this summer for families.

The central Texas town has a few things to brag about.

Annual event makes for a refreshing way to suffer the heat of summer. Table & Main Porch Light Peach Sour Back for its 10th refreshing...

Ice cream vendors offer taste sensations throughout the South.

Georgia features numerous cities that boast of idealic town squares.

The British cocktail Pimm's Cup has ties in New Orleans through ironically a French-themed restaurant, the Napoleon House.

Five of our favorite independent bookstores.

Longing for some real quiet time? Visit Mississippi for 'silent travel'

The Official Outdoor Drama for the State of Alabama returns to the birthplace of Helen Keller for its 2025 summer season.

Two new books from Adams Media (Simon & Schuster) offer great advice for those wanting to hit the road.

There are 33 local restaurants on the Hatties(burger) Trail.

Cambria Station Antiques and Old New River Books fill up three stories of the old Cambria general store.

Mooresville, N.C., only 20 minutes north of Charlotte on Interstate 77, offers plenty of activities for the outdoor enthusiast.

Tupelo honey sourced from Northwest Florida river basins is considered ‘liquid gold’ and the folks at Smiley Honey in northwest Florida its gold diggers.

My homage to the Atlanta Airport — and Happy Birthday Delta Airlines!

This time of year, Southerners celebrate all good things in their festivals. And we mean everything!

Spring comes first to the Deep South with azaleas blooming in brilliant colors. Here are several places to find these brilliant blooms.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, offers visitors a chance at throwing clay and Grapevine, Texas, heats up with glassblowing opportunities.

Macon, Ga., is home to the kazoo inventor and wants to bring together the largest kazoo gathering in the world.

It's daffodil season at this sprawling gardens outside Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Go the favorite dishes at Chattanooga's City Diner Cafe but save room for arguably the largest slices of cake you'll ever enjoy.

Atlanta canned cocktail company offers convenience, taste, and affordability with their line of Tip Top Proper Cocktails.

Grandaddy Mimm’s Distilling Co. with its moonshine and other spirits now has a second location in Dawsonville about an hour from Atlanta.

The Volunteer State offers millions of holiday light events, from immersive Christmas villages to driving through miles of lights.

Columbus, Georgia, has one of the South’s largest thrift stores, plus a dang good Goodwill.

James Beard Award-winning Chef Melissa M. Martin takes readers through South Louisiana traditions and holidays with new cookbook "Bayou."

Buffalo Soldier, Dr. Mary Walker and other veterans honored at Chattanooga's Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.

The region abounds with festive events ranging from reindeer to German markets.

Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado details the history of voting suppression in Georgia and the rise of those fighting to gain voting rights.