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Embrace the Southern Darkness
Here are several ways to cherish winter's darkness in fun and innovative ways.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Dec 23, 20256 min read


Hiking Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Nov 25, 20257 min read


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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Nov 14, 20256 min read


Chasing waterfalls only a short drive from the noise of Atlanta
It’s an easy hike to Toonigh Creek Falls at Woodstock, Georgia’s Olde Rope Mill Park.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Nov 10, 20254 min read


Get your Louisiana swamp scare on: the Rougarou Festival returns
This October, nothing beats a Cajun werewolf in the South Louisiana wetlands—and it's all for a good cause! Rougarou Fest , named after...

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Oct 9, 20252 min read


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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Sep 25, 20252 min read


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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Sep 17, 20254 min read


September's Blue Morpho Month at Callaway Resort & Gardens
See thousands of these large colorful butterflies throughout September at Callaway Resort & Gardens

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Sep 12, 20252 min read


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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Sep 10, 20251 min read


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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Sep 5, 20252 min read


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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Aug 30, 20256 min read


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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Aug 28, 20253 min read


Louisiana's 'Sweet Spot'
Ascension Parish a hour from New Orleans labels itself on its sugarcane history.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Aug 14, 20255 min read


Discover Dark Skies in Tennessee
The Volunteer State offers several opportunities to stargaze in nature.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Aug 6, 20253 min read


Bama's 127 Yard Sale & UFO fun
August means the annual 127 Yard Sale plus celebrating aliens in northeast Alabama.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Aug 3, 20255 min read


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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 28, 20254 min read


Jaw-some fun this Shark Week at Wonders of Wildlife in Springfield
Visitors to Wonders of Wildlife can actually swim with sharks at the largest immersive wildlife attraction in the world!

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 19, 20252 min read


Get cool in Georgia this summer
The Peach State offers plenty of water and amusement parks.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 16, 20254 min read


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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 12, 20256 min read


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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 10, 20252 min read
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