Credit: Tyler Garcia St. Paul and the Broken Bones formed in 2012 in Birmingham, Alabama. It's made up of six members, featuring Paul Janeway on vocals. They also tour with trombone and baritone saxophones. Janeway and bassist Jesse Phillips had been playing together for many years but decided to give music one last shot before moving onto their … [Read more...] about Music Monday: St. Paul and the Broken Bones
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11 Unusual and Outdated Southern Laws
This post is a work of satire and is not to be taken as legal advice. For better or worse, the South is a place where some laws hold strong, even well after they should. For example, many states still restrict the sale of alcohol on Sundays, some barring it completely while others only allow it after 12:30, when church lets out. And loopholes allow for casinos to exist … [Read more...] about 11 Unusual and Outdated Southern Laws
Moonshine: Born in the South
White lightning. Mountain dew. Hooch. Moonshine may conjure images of backwood "pappies" distilling liquor in creeks at the risk of getting caught by the Feds. You might have even seen the popular television show Moonshiners or the film Lawless. One thing is for certain and it's that the illegally distilled, high proof, unfiltered corn whiskey is something you'll … [Read more...] about Moonshine: Born in the South
12 National Parks to Visit in the South
The Southern United States has some of the best and undiscovered national parks and sites in the country. While there are hundreds worth a visit that span all of our states in the region, here are just a few that we recommend planning a trip to. This includes not only the traditional national parks but also national heritage areas, preserve areas, historical sites, … [Read more...] about 12 National Parks to Visit in the South
10 Essentials for a Southern Road Trip
Without a doubt, the best way to see the South is by car. The region features some of the country's best scenic highways and backroads, so you're never sure of what you'll find. On the Blue Ridge Parkway, you'll wind through one of the country's first scenic highways, cut through the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia. On others, like I-95, you'll find the kitschy … [Read more...] about 10 Essentials for a Southern Road Trip
