Arkansas, called The Natural State, is diverse in its landscapes, but it's the Ozarks that most people think of when the state is mentioned. Northwestern Arkansas encompasses much of the mountainous region and features dozens of unique towns clustered in a square around I-49, 62, 412 and 23. It's easy to base yourself in one place, like Bentonville or Eureka Springs, … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas
St. Petersburg, Florida’s Art Culture and Museums
St. Petersburg, Florida, may seem like an unlikely place to find a thriving arts scene. Miami might come to mind instead, or even Tampa, St. Petersburg's neighbor across the bay. The arts are a diverse mixture of both traditional media, like what you might find hanging in one of the area museums, and modern art that uses spray paint as the brushes and walls as the canvas. … [Read more...] about St. Petersburg, Florida’s Art Culture and Museums
Small Town Saturday: Plains, GA
Plains, Georgia is home to less than 800 residents but is known for being home to former President Jimmy Carter. Once inhabited by the Muscogee tribe, the town was settled in the 1800s. Over the last 200 years, it's been mostly a farming community with peanuts as the major crop. Today, most of what you'll find relates to Carter, including the Carter Boyhood Farm, the Jimmy … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Plains, GA
Film Friday: Looper
Set in the year 2074, a gang of mobsters hire a group of mercenaries to go back in time and assassinate someone. The target finds out and must save his past and future selves. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt and Paul Dano star with appearances by Piper Perabo and Jeff Daniels. Filmed In: Napoleonville, New Orleans, and Thibodaux, Louisiana; additional scenes … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Looper
Girlfriend Getaway Guide to New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a great destination for travelers, especially those looking for a weekend away with their friends. The site of countless bachelor and bachelorette parties, it's easy to get into trouble in the Big Easy. But there's more than just the party atmosphere of Bourbon Street. Check out the boutiques and eateries on Magazine Street, visit a plantation outside of the … [Read more...] about Girlfriend Getaway Guide to New Orleans, Louisiana