One of North Carolina’s best-kept secrets is the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is a 700-acre non-profit training facility and outdoor park that is heaven on earth for nature and adventure sports enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. What to Do at the US National Whitewater Center The heart and center of the park is the world’s … [Read more...] about Visiting the U.S. National Whitewater Rafting Center
Small Town Saturday: Winter Park, FL
Winter Park is a Central Florida suburb located just 30 minutes North of Orlando’s major theme park attractions. Home to the state’s first four-year college—Rollins College, Winter Park is a quintessential historic college town. With a population of around 29,000 Winter Park maintains an intimate small-town feel, complete with a Saturday Farmer’s Market, a train depot, and a … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Winter Park, FL
Southern Stays: Hotel Indigo Athens
Hotel Indigo is a unique chain of hotels that are a part of the Intercontinental Hotels Group, but each property is unique to its location. They could be in historic buildings or in hip neighborhoods, but the brand does its best to incorporate a local experience for travelers. The Athens location is no different. The design of the building itself is based upon the covered … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Hotel Indigo Athens
Visiting the Augusta Museum of History
Not every history museum is boring. In fact, the Augusta Museum of History in Augusta, Georgia has one of the largest collections in the Central Savannah River Area. It was founded in 1937 by some forward-thinking locals and has since curated an exhibit of the community's history. And there is so much more on display that visitors never get to see, brought in by people every … [Read more...] about Visiting the Augusta Museum of History
Southern Stays: Westin Resort Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island, Georgia, is known for being a respite from the larger beach towns in Florida, a quiet community for families. A few years ago, there were only a handful of hotels, rental houses, and campgrounds, but on my most recent visit, I stayed at the newly opened Westin Resort Jekyll Island. Located next to the Jekyll Island Convention Center, the property had only been … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Westin Resort Jekyll Island