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Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jun 5, 20212 min read
Happy Trails with a Hike Through Kennesaw
On this National Trails Day, check out the beauty of a Civil War site that exists in the shadow of tragedy. Kennesaw Mountain National...
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Cheré Dastugue Coen
May 29, 20213 min read
Take 5: Places to Visit on Memorial Day
This weekend marks the annual observance of Memorial Day, which honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military....
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Cheré Dastugue Coen
May 26, 20212 min read
Doughnuts on the beach? Sweet!
Travel the South Walton Donut Trail for delectable treats on the beach. Here’s some food for thought for National Donut Day (June 7,...
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Cheré Dastugue Coen
Apr 23, 20212 min read
Is there possum in possum pie?
No, but it's dang good eatin'! Arkansas is known for its pies — lots of ‘em and plenty of variety. Just ask Kat Robinson, author of a...
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Cheré Dastugue Coen
Apr 20, 20212 min read
Take 5: Weird places to do yoga
Need to get back in shape after putting on those COVID-19 pounds? Here’s a fun way to get exercise outdoors, where we can all still...
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Cheré Dastugue Coen
Apr 8, 20214 min read
Texas Golden Triangle an unusual collection of fun
The southeastern-most point of Texas butts heads with Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico, while providing for water access into the state’s...
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Cheré Dastugue Coen
Apr 4, 20212 min read
Creating more tolerant s'mores
The following is a guest blog post by Taylor Coen, who struggles trying to find or create beloved food dishes because of food...
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Cheré Dastugue Coen
Mar 25, 20212 min read
Follow the trail to Clovis Crawfish and Friends
Scavenger hunt celebrates 60th anniversary of cherished book. Children love reading about animals and there’s something so adorable about...
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Cheré Dastugue Coen
Mar 23, 20211 min read
Spring blooming at Garvan Woodland Gardens
I had the distinct pleasure of visiting Garvan Woodland Gardens at the onset of spring, viewing what seemed like endless rolling hills of...
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Cheré Dastugue Coen
Mar 6, 20211 min read
Nothing 'civil' about the Civil War
But it's full of wild stories! I recently visited Vicksburg, Miss., home to my great grandparents' families and chock full of history....
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Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jan 15, 20213 min read
Krewe of Porches keeps Mardi Gras alive in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Carnival parades, balls and other festive but crowded activities have been canceled in New Orleans and throughout the Gulf South due to...
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Cheré Dastugue Coen
Dec 24, 20202 min read
Bonfires on the Levee
The Louisiana holiday tradition lights the way for Papa Noel.
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Cheré Dastugue Coen
Dec 22, 20203 min read
Weird and Lovely Wytheville
There’s plenty of the delightfully unusual to love in the historic Virginia town of Wytheville (pronounced With-ville), nestled in the...
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Cheré Dastugue Coen
Dec 20, 20203 min read
The Louisiana town that moved to Arizona
Excerpted from "Forest Hill, Louisiana: A Bloom Town History" by Cheré Coen William M. Cady and his Cady Lumber Company established two...
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Cheré Dastugue Coen
Dec 19, 20203 min read
City of Hey Baby
I’ve found that many Americans hail from cities, but they move away and are happily identified with their new home. For those of us...
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Cheré Dastugue Coen
Dec 1, 20202 min read
Forget gingerbread houses — The Grand Hotel in Fairhope comes to life in sweet miniature!
Gingerbread houses are all the rage this time of year, and it’s not uncommon to find hotels and resorts offering classes and contests....
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Cheré Dastugue Coen
Nov 20, 20202 min read
Take 5: Go Wild in Georgia on Black Friday and beyond
Want to avoid the crowds on Black Friday 2020 and not worry about social distancing — unless it’s for a squirrel. Georgia’s State Parks...
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Cheré Dastugue Coen
Nov 16, 20201 min read
Honoring an Louisiana outlaw legend
Louisiana has installed its first Legends and Lore Marker — and it’s to honor an outlaw. The historical marker unveiled at the Merryville...
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Cheré Dastugue Coen
Oct 30, 20204 min read
The 'Haints' of Abingdon, Virginia
The Revolution-era town has more than its fair share of ghost stories. We heard the tales of Abingdon, Va’s, “Haint Mistress,” a woman...
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Joe Paris
Oct 28, 20203 min read
All Saints Day: A regular holiday once normal, now unique
It's not just Halloween we celebrate in South Louisiana! All Saints is a trip to the cemetery.
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