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'Star Trek Continues' in Georgia
The Neutral Zone in Kingsland, Ga., offers a Fan Appreciation Weekend for insider’s view into their recreation of the 'Star Trek' ship.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jan 16, 20244 min read


Beech Mountain may be small but it offers loads of winter fun
Beech Mountain, N.C., offers a wide range of winter sports, including ski runs, snowboarding and ice skating.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jan 6, 20244 min read


Scuba Claus?
Santa's all wet at the Audubon Aquarium in New Orleans.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Dec 20, 20231 min read


Still The Rage: Cabbage Patch Kids Remain As Popular As Ever
About 250,000 visitors come to BabyLand General Hospital in Cleveland, Ga., to watch Cabbage Patch Kids be born and/or to adopt one.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Dec 16, 20233 min read


Southern Holidays Can Be Weird
We honor a Christmas pickle and a doll with an ice cream cone for a hat. Among others!

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Dec 8, 20233 min read


Atlanta Airport May Surprise You
There's lots to see and do at the world's busiest airport.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Dec 5, 20232 min read


Holt's 'The Hurricane Girls' a delight for middle school readers
"The Hurricane Girls" explores the golden bonds of friendship, of resilience from many forms of tragedies and the power of forgiveness.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Nov 30, 20232 min read


Red Beans and Ricely Yours
Happy 100th birthday to Camellia Beans and its staple New Orleans dish of red beans and rice.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Nov 21, 20233 min read


Holiday Pies and Teddy Bears
Louisiana's Pie Bar in New Iberia and historic Arnaud's Restaurant in New Orleans offer unique holiday traditions.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Nov 16, 20232 min read


Is Vicksburg home to the most haunted place in Mississippi?
The McRaven House is called the "Most Haunted House" in Mississippi, but it's also one of the most unique. And that's just one haunted site.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Oct 18, 20235 min read


Gumbo-licious!
Autumn means gumbo weather in Louisiana.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Oct 8, 20235 min read


10 Great Southern Coffee Shops
In honor of National Coffee Day, we salute a few Southern coffee shops we’re fond of, some of which serve more than coffee.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Sep 29, 20234 min read


Len Foote Hike Inn a Natural Oasis in North Georgia Mountains
The five-mile hike at Amicalola Falls State Park leads to sustainable accommodations.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Sep 20, 20236 min read


Turn off while you're on the road
5 ways to curb energy consumption in your house during vacations.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Aug 22, 20233 min read


1st Ho-Hos not created by Hostess
Rose O'Neil started the popular Kewpie Doll craze but her dolls of different colors failed to excite the public.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Aug 6, 20233 min read


Snowballs hail from New Orleans
These sugary ice treats of the Crescent City take snowcones to a whole new level!

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 28, 20234 min read


Touring Wild Statesboro
This Georgia town allows visitors to get up close and personal with the great outdoors.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 7, 20235 min read


The Ghosts of Beaver House
This Statesboro, Ga., institution serves up apparitions with its family-style meal.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 6, 20236 min read


New Orleans' International House Celebrates Vodou's Holiest Day
Priestess Sallie Ann Glassman to conduct the annual St. John's Eve ceremony.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jun 20, 20233 min read


Clarkville's Innovative Street Art, From Sergeant Carter to Van Gogh
The northern Tennessee town resonates with the creative spirit.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jun 13, 20234 min read
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