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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jan 228 min read


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


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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Sep 5, 20252 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


The Scoop on Southern Ice Cream
Ice cream vendors offer taste sensations throughout the South.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jul 2, 20254 min read


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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jun 24, 20253 min read


Take 5: Great Southern indie bookstores to explore this summer
Five of our favorite independent bookstores.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
Jun 19, 20252 min read


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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
May 28, 20252 min read


In Cambria, southwest Virginia, it's books and antiques, oh my!
Cambria Station Antiques and Old New River Books fill up three stories of the old Cambria general store.

Cheré Dastugue Coen
May 23, 20252 min read


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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
May 19, 20254 min read


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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
May 14, 20252 min read


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

Cheré Dastugue Coen
May 10, 20253 min read
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