If you're driving south through Albany, Georgia, stop by Chehaw Park, a wildlife park and AZA-accredited zoo. It boasts over 700 acres and includes, in addition to the animal habitats, an 8-mile bike trail, a frisbee golf course, playground, campgrounds for tents and RVs, fishing and kayaking. It's the same size as Zoo Atlanta to the north but is more spread out. Paved … [Read more...] about Visiting Chehaw Park in Albany, Georgia
Weekend Guide to Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs, Arkansas is known as America's First Resort Town, where the thermal springs provided what was thought to be healing properties for athletes, gangsters, celebrities and everyday people. Early Native American tribes came here to quarry rocks for their weapons. Locals set up crude shelters above the springs and charged money to come use them. Victorian … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Hot Springs, Arkansas
Small Town Saturday: Bishop, GA
Located in Oconee County, Georgia, Bishop is a small town that tells the stories of the past with its many antique stores. In just 4 miles between Bishop and the county seat, there are seven antique stores; most of them occupying Bishop along Hwy 441 (Macon Hwy). You can find hidden treasures from jewelry to furniture, collectibles and more in the town’s diverse and unique … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Bishop, GA
Classic Eats: Pearly’s Famous Country Cooking
Classic Eats is a series about old-school and beloved Southern dining establishments. Do you have suggestions? Leave them in the comments. Albany, Georgia locals love Pearly's for country cooking, bringing in crowds for breakfast and lunch for the last 50 years. The family-run establishment is open during the week and serves their famous biscuits all day, which you can add … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Pearly’s Famous Country Cooking
A First Timer’s Guide to Tupelo Elvis Festival
Second only to the Memphis in May, Tupelo Elvis Festival celebrates the legacy of the town's most notable former resident, Elvis Presley. Held every year in June, Tupelo Elvis Festival is a culmination of performances, family events, and lectures all devoted to The King. Visitors from around the world come to pay tribute at the artist's birth home, eat in the booth at his … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Tupelo Elvis Festival