Spring break looks a bit different these days but that doesn't mean you can't look forward to your vacation just like when you were growing up. In these Southern destinations, visitors can enjoy the thrill rides of theme parks, soaring above the trees in ziplines, camping by the lake, and relaxing on the beach. Huntsville, Alabama If you missed out on going to … [Read more...] about 11 Spring Break Destinations to Feel Like a Kid
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7 Must-Do Experiences in the North Georgia Mountains
The North Georgia Mountains are made up of incredible towns that are the perfect weekend getaway. Only two or so hours from Atlanta, the region is the ideal balance of a leisurely pace and easy connectivity. Whether it's your first time or you're a seasoned visitor, there's always something new to find. Here are some of our favorite experiences that you can only have in the … [Read more...] about 7 Must-Do Experiences in the North Georgia Mountains
Literary South: Pat Conroy
Few writers have captured the Lowcountry quite like Pat Conroy. He was born on October 26, 1945, in Atlanta, Georgia, to his father, a Marine, and his mother, a homemaker. The Conroys, including Pat and six other children, moved around based on military postings. After high school, Pat attended The Military College of South Carolina, also known as The Citadel, in Charleston. … [Read more...] about Literary South: Pat Conroy
Ray Charles Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Ray Charles Robinson was born in 1930 in Greenville, Florida, to a laborer and a laundress. His mother, Aretha, was only fifteen when she became pregnant by Ray's father, Bailey, who was married and had taken her in as a child. To flee the scandal, she moved to Albany, Georgia, before returning to Florida after Ray was born. Bailey's wife helped with Ray's upbringing after … [Read more...] about Ray Charles Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
6 Must-See Places for Literary Fans
The South has been home to some of America's greatest writers, penning books that are widely considered to be "classics." They take their surroundings and incorporate them into the tales. These places also might influence visitors to write their own stories. Eatonton, Georgia The town in Georgia's Lake Country was the birthplace of not just one, but two notable … [Read more...] about 6 Must-See Places for Literary Fans
