Known as the "Apple Capital of Georgia," Ellijay is obviously full of apple orchards like this one, Hillcrest Orchards. You can pick and fill buckets of the fruit to bring home or purchase all manners of apple products, from apple butter to apple pie. It's almost two hours from Atlanta, right on the border of the Chattahoochee National Forest. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Ellijay, GA
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Small Town Saturday: Johns Island, SC
Johns Islands is one of the barrier islands surrounding Charleston, South Carolina. It's much more rural than the other islands and is home to the Angel Oak, a 400-500-year-old Southern live oak tree known as "the oldest living thing east of the Mississippi." It is over 65 feet tall and 28 feet in circumference. It is currently protected by the City of Charleston. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Johns Island, SC
The Best Southern Music Festivals to Attend
The South has a longstanding musical legacy covering most styles of music, from R&B to rock to bluegrass. All trace their heritage to the region. It has also produced some of the country's most famous artists, such as Elvis Presley and the Allman Brothers Band, to name a few. So it makes sense that music festivals would thrive here. Here are our picks … [Read more...] about The Best Southern Music Festivals to Attend
5 Ways to Experience the Florida Everglades
The Florida Everglades are unlike the landscapes found anywhere else in the world. Everglades National Park encompasses over 1 million acres through three counties. You could easily spend a week in the area, wandering around the national park, paddling out into the water in search of wildlife or just checking out the quirky landmarks nearby. Drive from Miami in a … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Experience the Florida Everglades
Visiting Macon’s Allman Brothers Band Museum
One of Macon, Georgia's biggest exports is music and no band has given the city more fame than The Allman Brothers Band. The band started in Jacksonville, Florida by brothers Gregg and Duane Allman, who were heavily influenced by the Muscle Shoals musicians. They were joined by Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks, and "Jaimoe" Johanson. The band has left its mark on … [Read more...] about Visiting Macon’s Allman Brothers Band Museum
