In a state with so much coastline, it makes sense that Florida would have plenty of experiences that connect aquatic creatures with visitors. The greater Tampa area is blessed to not only have the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, which focuses on rehabilitation, but also the Florida Aquarium, located downtown, which focuses on education. The aquarium is well located near the … [Read more...] about Visiting the Florida Aquarium
Small Town Saturday: Parrott, GA
Blink and you might miss the small South Georgia town of Parrott. The town of less than 200 people has a small downtown area with a few antique shops and restaurants. Actress Joanna Moore, mother of Tatum O'Neal, called the town home. The Creek Indians were the first to settle here, followed by the Europeans, who incorporated the town in the 1800s and changed the name to … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Parrott, GA
Weekend Guide to Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas
Arkansas, called The Natural State, is diverse in its landscapes, but it's the Ozarks that most people think of when the state is mentioned. Northwestern Arkansas encompasses much of the mountainous region and features dozens of unique towns clustered in a square around I-49, 62, 412 and 23. It's easy to base yourself in one place, like Bentonville or Eureka Springs, … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas
St. Petersburg, Florida’s Art Culture and Museums
St. Petersburg, Florida, may seem like an unlikely place to find a thriving arts scene. Miami might come to mind instead, or even Tampa, St. Petersburg's neighbor across the bay. The arts are a diverse mixture of both traditional media, like what you might find hanging in one of the area museums, and modern art that uses spray paint as the brushes and walls as the canvas. … [Read more...] about St. Petersburg, Florida’s Art Culture and Museums
Small Town Saturday: Plains, GA
Plains, Georgia is home to less than 800 residents but is known for being home to former President Jimmy Carter. Once inhabited by the Muscogee tribe, the town was settled in the 1800s. Over the last 200 years, it's been mostly a farming community with peanuts as the major crop. Today, most of what you'll find relates to Carter, including the Carter Boyhood Farm, the Jimmy … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Plains, GA