There are only a handful of places to go skiing in the South and the majority are located in North Carolina. Located at around 5,000 feet in altitude, Beech Mountain is one of the most popular, located less than an hour from Boone and around two hours from Asheville. But the ski resort area has plenty to offer year-round, not just when white powder coats the ground. 1. … [Read more...] about 10 Things to Do in the Off-Season Experiences in Beech Mountain
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Southern Stays: The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel
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. King suite The hotel has 174 … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel
5 Easy Day Trips from Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee was the original state capital and boasts such accomplishments as 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 or at the airport and … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Day Trips from Knoxville
The South’s Highest Peaks
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
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
