Old Car City in White, Georgia is unlike anywhere else you'll find in your travels. The quirky landmark claims to be the largest open-air classic car museum in the world. Calling itself a "photographer's paradise," the 6-mile plot of trails makes it easy to see why. What started as a car dealership in 1931 has been reclaimed by nature, with plants growing into rusting … [Read more...] about Visiting Old Car City, Georgia’s Wildest Outdoor Museum
Small Town Saturday: Guntersville, AL
Named for founder John Gunter, the town originally known as Gunter's Landing was settled in 1848. John Gunter was the wealthy owner of a salt mine and married a local Cherokee woman to solidify his land holdings. Many of the local residents worked for the nearby cotton mill. The town now has less than 10,000 residents and brings in fishermen for Lake Guntersville. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Guntersville, AL
Film Friday: Logan Lucky
The Logan brothers join forces with an ex-con to rob a NASCAR race in North Carolina. Riley Keough, Daniel Craig, Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, and Katie Holmes star in the film, which used the Old Douglas County Jail, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hudson Hickory House, and Clayton County Landfill. Scenes were also filmed at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Filmed In: Duluth, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Logan Lucky
Essential Packing List for Southern Music Festivals
Festival season is here and in every corner of the region, there's a different type of music event happening. Tennessee has Bonnaroo. Alabama has Hangout. And we can't forget about Kentucky's Forecastle. But how do you prepare for these Southern music festivals? We've got your essentials right here. Packing for Festival Camping Not all festivals involve camping, but … [Read more...] about Essential Packing List for Southern Music Festivals
Visiting Historic Covered Bridges in Georgia
Covered bridges make us think of a simpler time. They're harder to find these days as roads are widened and natural disasters hit the wooden structures. The state of Georgia used to have over 200 covered bridges, but there are less than 20 today. The History of Covered Bridges The existence of the bridges can mostly be traced back to Horace King. He was born into slavery … [Read more...] about Visiting Historic Covered Bridges in Georgia