As one of Georgia's Golden Isles, Cumberland Island is only accessible by boat. It is now owned by the National Park Service, which you must contact to make campsite reservations. Cumberland Island is home to the ruins of the Carnegie mansion Dungeness as well as Brack Chapel of the First African Baptist Church, where John F. Kennedy Jr. married Carolyn Bessette, pictured … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Cumberland Island, GA
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Small Town Saturday: Jefferson, GA
During my trip through Georgia's Lake Country, my group stopped in the small town of Jefferson, Georgia to visit the Shields Ethridge Heritage Farm, a well preserved farm from the 1930s. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has won countless awards for the preservation efforts. They have an iPhone app that guides you around the property and have a … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Jefferson, GA
Classic Eats: Swan Coach House
In 1965, the Swan Coach House opened next to the Swan House, an Atlanta mansion, serving up classic Southern dishes to benefit the local arts scene. The women who started the restaurant used their family dishware and recipes and it has since become a local institution for bridal showers and ladies who lunch. The Swan House is now owned by the Atlanta History Center, so the … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Swan Coach House
Weekend Guide to Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is the capital of the state and is also known for Louisiana State University, which pulses with college-town energy, especially during football season. The city also gives you that authentic Louisiana flavor without the sometimes over-touristed vibe of New Orleans, with its culinary institute. Nicknamed "The Red Stick," Baton Rouge is … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Visiting the Fountain of Youth
While visiting St. Augustine, Florida, a stop at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park is necessary. It's based on the site where Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon claimed to have found a spring with waters that made the drinker younger. Whether this proved to be true remains to be seen, but it is still one of Florida's more popular attractions. Upon entering the park, … [Read more...] about Visiting the Fountain of Youth
