Finding an activity that is entertaining for all ages and interests can be difficult, but Charleston, South Carolina, is a place that caters to everyone. Shopaholics can indulge in the King Street boutiques while sports buffs watch a Charleston RiverDogs baseball game. Foodies, especially, can hang out after hours with chefs and dine in the many highly-rated restaurants. But … [Read more...] about Kayaking in Charleston’s Shem Creek
Visiting Grandfather Mountain
You might not find yourself in Linville, North Carolina unless it's ski season or you're visiting a student at nearby Appalachian State University. But the town's claim to fame is a park known as Grandfather Mountain, which looks like the craggy face of an old man, at 5,946 feet high. The History of Grandfather Mountain Some of the rock formations within Grandfather … [Read more...] about Visiting Grandfather Mountain
Small Town Saturday: Oxford, MS
Walking up to Rowan Oak, William Faulkner's residence where he penned such novels as As I Lay Dying, Absalom, Absalom!, among others while living here. In 1972, his daughter sold the house to the University of Mississippi and they continue to maintain it. Touring inside the home provides you with a glimpse into his everyday life. Perhaps one of the more … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Oxford, MS
Film Friday: Key Largo
Key Largo stars Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. A man visits his old friend's hotel in Florida and finds that it is now run by a gangster. A hurricane makes its way towards the island and confrontation between the men comes to a head. Look out for scenes at the famous Seven Mile Bridge and Overseas Highway. Filmed In: Key West and Key Largo, Florida; additional scenes … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Key Largo
Visiting Atlanta’s High Museum of Art
Atlanta, Georgia's High Museum of Art is one of the best art museums in the south as well as one of the city's top attractions. The museum was founded in 1905 but didn't have a museum space until 1926. Mrs. Joseph M. High donated her home and it was subsequently named after her. In 1955, the museum moved into a brick structure nearby to house its expanded collection. The … [Read more...] about Visiting Atlanta’s High Museum of Art