It’s the time of year when we start planning upcoming adventures. There are so many places I recommend visiting in the South, but 2018 will be an important year for many reasons. Each of these destinations has been thoughtfully selected for what is new and exciting in the state. This list also serves as a personal bucket list for places we need to write about! So start … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2018
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Where to Go (in the South) in 2017
It’s the time of year when we start planning upcoming adventures. There are so many places I recommend visiting in the South, but 2017 will be an important year for many reasons. Each of these destinations has been thoughtfully selected for what is new and exciting in the state. This list also serves as a personal bucket list for places we need to write about! So start … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2017
Best Southern Destinations for Outdoors Lovers
The South is a diverse region and while the cities like Nashville, Charleston, and New Orleans get all the glory, it's the great outdoors that really sets it apart from the rest of the country. It's home to one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world as well as one of only two everglades in the world. So whether you're an avid outdoorsman (or woman!) or just looking to … [Read more...] about Best Southern Destinations for Outdoors Lovers
Arkansas’s Presidential Landmarks
Arkansas also has the claim of being the home of a former president. Visitors can see relevant sites to the life of Bill Clinton, known as the "Billgrimage," which allows you to get a passport with stamps in different locations around the state. These locations span throughout the states, from the foothills of the Ozarks to the capital of Little Rock. Each site is within a … [Read more...] about Arkansas’s Presidential Landmarks
Classic Eats: McLard’s BBQ
Classic Eats is a series about old-school and beloved Southern dining establishments. Do you have suggestions? Leave them in the comments. Those who don't think that Arkansas is known for its barbecue have clearly never visited McClard's in Hot Springs. The McClards first opened as a diner in 1928 but soon became known for their barbecue. Legend has it that a traveler who … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: McLard’s BBQ