Built in 1928, the Art Deco R.J. Reynolds Building served as the tobacco company's headquarters until 2009. It was once the tallest building south of Baltimore and served as the inspiration for the design of the Empire State Building in New York City. In 2016, the property was opened as the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel in downtown Winston-Salem. Rooms at the Kimpton Cardinal … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel
North Carolina
5 Easy Day Trips from Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee, was the original state capital and boasts such accomplishments as being home to the Tennessee Valley Authority, the 1982 World's Fair, and its role in the Manhattan Project. Whether you are skipping town to see new sights or avoid the madness of game day, these locations are sure to impress. It’s easy to pick up your rental car downtown … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Day Trips from Knoxville
The South’s Highest Peaks
Alabama: Cheaha Mountain (2,407 ft) 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 limitations. Located about … [Read more...] about The South’s Highest Peaks
Literary South: Zelda Fitzgerald
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 her future husband, F. Scott Fitzgerald, who was visiting Montgomery with his army regiment. They quickly … [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 River For … [Read more...] about Rafting and Floating the Rivers of the Southeast
