Alabama: Cheaha Mountain (2,407 ft) Credit: Caroline Eubanks Cheaha Mountain is one of the easiest peaks to "bag" in the south. With a historic Civilian Conservation Corps observation tower within Cheaha State Park, visitors can drive right up to the top. The tower is accessible by an enclosed stairway only so it may not be ideal for those who experience mobility … [Read more...] about The South’s Highest Peaks
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Southern Stays: Pursell Farms
Pursell Farms is a resort on 3,200 acres located outside of Montgomery, Alabama. Founded in 1904 as Sylacauga Fertilizer Company, the family-run company went on to become Pursell Technologies, which worked with the agriculture business. The family farm opened the golf course in 2002 and later welcomed corporate retreats. The Inn opened in 2018 near the site of Historic … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Pursell Farms
Weekend Guide to Montgomery
Montgomery, Alabama was originally inhabited by Native American tribes and received its name from a Revolutionary War general. The city was founded in 1819 along the Alabama River. It became the state's capital in 1846, which it has remained ever since. During the Civil War, it was the first capital of the Confederate States of America until it moved to Richmond, Virginia. In … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Montgomery
Big Fish Filming Locations to Visit
Based on the book Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions by Daniel Wallace, the Tim Burton film is about Edward Bloom and his unusual life full of unbelievable characters. On his deathbed, his son tries to discover what, if anything, his father told him is actually true. The movie was filmed almost entirely in Alabama and many locations from the Big Fish movie set are open to … [Read more...] about Big Fish Filming Locations to Visit
Literary South: Zelda Fitzgerald
Credit: Link Zelda Sayre was born in 1900 as the youngest of six children in Montgomery, Alabama. Her family was prominent in the city and throughout the South and her father was a state Supreme Court justice. She was a dancer and active in the local social scene. In 1918, she met future husband F. Scott Fitzgerald, who was visiting Montgomery with his army regiment. … [Read more...] about Literary South: Zelda Fitzgerald
