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 about 11 Unusual and Outdated Southern Laws
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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 only find … [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
Lexington’s Horse Racing Legacy
Acres upon acres of pasture with black fence gently contouring the road are all that one can see for miles in rural Kentucky. This is the home for horses. On the ride to Mill Ridge Farm, our guide pointed out the other farms along the way: the red roofs for Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai, the white roofs for a former Kentucky Derby winner. Bluegrass Country has been shaped by the … [Read more...] about Lexington’s Horse Racing Legacy