If you're looking to visit only one place for its history tied to the Civil Rights Movement, it should be Montgomery, Alabama. The state capital was at the center of many important events like the bus boycott and is close to other places like Selma and Tuskegee. It's also where people like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. made an important impact. Montgomery Civil … [Read more...] about A Civil Rights Guide to Montgomery
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Hank Williams Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Hank Williams was born in rural Butler County, Alabama, in 1923. He moved to Montgomery and won a talent contest that launched his career. From there, he got a gig performing on a radio show with the Drifting Cowboys. Like contemporaries like Elvis Presley, he gained notoriety by performing on the Louisiana Hayride and Grand Ole Opry. Williams wrote nearly a dozen number one … [Read more...] about Hank Williams Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
The South’s Highest Peaks
Alabama: Cheaha Mountain (2,407 ft) Cheaha Mountain is one of the easiest peaks to "bag" in the south. With a historic Civilian Conservation Corps observation tower within Cheaha State Park, visitors can drive right up to the top. The tower is accessible by an enclosed stairway only, so it may not be ideal for those who experience mobility limitations. Located about … [Read more...] about The South’s Highest Peaks
Southern Stays: Pursell Farms
Pursell Farms is a resort on 3,200 acres located outside of Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1904 as Sylacauga Fertilizer Company, the family-run company went on to become Pursell Technologies, which worked with the agriculture business. The family farm opened the golf course in 2002 and later welcomed corporate retreats. The Inn opened in 2018 near the site of Historic … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Pursell Farms
Weekend Guide to Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, Alabama, was originally inhabited by Native American tribes and received its name from a Revolutionary War general. The city was founded in 1819 along the Alabama River. It became the state's capital in 1846, and it has remained ever since. During the Civil War, it was the first capital of the Confederate States of America until it moved to Richmond, Virginia. In … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Montgomery, Alabama
