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
Hot Springs
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 few … [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 … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: McLard’s BBQ
Classic Eats: The Pancake Shop
Classic Eats is a series about old-school and beloved Southern dining establishments. Do you have suggestions? Leave them in the comments. For a hearty breakfast before a day of sightseeing, hiking, or mountain biking, there's just one place to go in Hot Springs: The Pancake Shop. They've been serving hungry locals and visitors since 1940 and are one of the oldest … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: The Pancake Shop
Weekend Guide to Hot Springs
Hot Springs, Arkansas is known as America's First Resort Town, where the thermal springs provided what was thought to be healing properties for athletes, gangsters, celebrities and everyday people. Early Native American tribes came here to quarry rocks for their weapons. Locals set up crude shelters above the springs and charged money to come use them. Victorian structures were … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Hot Springs