If you're looking for a unique way to spend the holidays, the south has plenty to offer those who want to celebrate the season. While you can find light displays, tree lightings, and ice skatings in most major cities, these experiences are more unique to their respective locations. Grove Park Inn, Asheville, North Carolina The famous Asheville hotel hosts a yearly … [Read more...] about Best Places to Spend Christmas in the South
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The Best Southern Music Festivals to Attend
The South has a longstanding musical legacy covering most styles of music, from R&B to rock to bluegrass. All trace their heritage to the region. It has also produced some of the country's most famous artists, such as Elvis Presley and the Allman Brothers Band, to name a few. So it makes sense that music festivals would thrive here. Here are our picks … [Read more...] about The Best Southern Music Festivals to Attend
A First Timer’s Guide to the Steeplechase
Spring is here and with that comes seersucker and pastels, not to mention horse races. While other countries are known for horse racing, namely England and Australia, it's also an art form in the South. Nearly every state has their own steeplechase, but the most well-known is the Kentucky Derby. Atlanta's Steeplechase and Camden's Carolina Cup are also popular, but I … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to the Steeplechase
A First Timer’s Guide to Southeastern Wildlife Expo
What is SEWE, you ask? The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, or SEWE for short, is the region's largest showcase of nature lovers through dog competitions, birds of prey shows, arts events, and culinary demonstrations. The expo is typically over the second weekend in February, which often falls on Valentine's Day. The best part about SEWE is that it has something to offer … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Southeastern Wildlife Expo
A First Timer’s Guide to the Mud Bog
Every Christmas and New Year's Eve, the Dallas Mud Bogg brings together monster truck lovers from all over Georgia to do some old fashioned mudding. I've never experienced it before, but there was no time like the present. What is a Mud Bog? Mud bogging (also known as mud racing, mud running, mud drags, or mudding) is a form … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to the Mud Bog
