Alabama: Cheaha Mountain (2,407 ft) Credit: Caroline Eubanks 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 … [Read more...] about The South’s Highest Peaks
North Carolina
Literary South: Zelda Fitzgerald
Credit: Link Zelda Sayre was born in 1900 as the youngest of six children in Montgomery, Alabama. Her family was prominent in the city and throughout the South and her father was a state Supreme Court justice. She was a dancer and active in the local social scene. In 1918, she met future husband F. Scott Fitzgerald, who was visiting Montgomery with his army regiment. … [Read more...] about Literary South: Zelda Fitzgerald
Rafting and Floating the Rivers of the Southeast
As the temperatures warm and the summer sun gets us restless, families and friends alike plan trips down the river. The following guide will give you a snapshot of your river options and help you plan your road trip through the South. While this is by no means a comprehensive list, the writers have enjoyed a run or two on these Southern jewels. Chattahoochee … [Read more...] about Rafting and Floating the Rivers of the Southeast
Visiting the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
The Fort Fisher aquarium is located steps away from the ocean along Kure Beach not far from downtown Wilmington. One of four North Carolina aquarium locations, Fort Fisher is well known for such residents as Luna the albino alligator and Maverick the bald eagle. Visitors enter through the Cape Fear Conservatory, a small freshwater building. This area features native … [Read more...] about Visiting the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
Southern Stays: ARRIVE Wilmington
ARRIVE Wilmington opened in spring 2019 on the former site of The Wilmingtonian, a downtown hotel that hosted actors and crews from the city’s days as a film hub for shows like Dawson’s Creek and One Tree Hill. It’s only the brand’s second location, after Palm Springs, and they have plans to expand into Memphis, Austin, and Phoenix this year. Guest rooms have design … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: ARRIVE Wilmington
