Located outside of Alpine Helen, Unicoi State Park and Lodge is one of the Adventure Lodges of Georgia, which offers countless activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Made up of over 1,000 acres in North Georgia, Unicoi is the perfect base for adventures to nearby towns like Dahlonega and Sautee-Nacoochee. The facility is also pet-friendly. Accommodations at Unicoi State … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Unicoi State Park and Lodge
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Where to Find Street Art in Richmond
Richmond, Virginia, is far more than a city with ties to early American history. The young people who have attended nearby universities, like Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia, have brought with them an arts culture, brightening up otherwise bland walls around the city. Thanks to the Richmond Mural Festival, an annual event, and other similar … [Read more...] about Where to Find Street Art in Richmond
Visiting Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
Located atop the scenic Lookout Mountain, Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights is a 23-year tradition not to be missed for families or grown ups alike. The tour route, which differs slightly from the daytime route, begins at the original 1932 Gatehouse. What to See at Rock City's Enchanted Garden of Lights Visitors then travel through four distinct sections. You can … [Read more...] about Visiting Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
Visiting the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Set in Richmond's Museum District, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is a sprawling facility that spans through hundreds of years of art history. They offer both guided tours and independent wandering for art lovers. Created to benefit and educate residents of the state, it was first established in 1936 in the English Renaissance building that still stands. Additional wings … [Read more...] about Visiting the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Foraging for Edible Plants in Asheville, North Carolina
Now I’m no novice to plant life. As the pretentious hipster in Brooklyn asked me “Do you forage?” I shrug and say “Yeah I guess.” I roll my eyes at the mustachioed Instagram curated foraging style of the day. So when a “foraging experience” showed up on the itinerary for a recent press trip, I was a bit hesitant. Don’t get me wrong, I live to romp around outside looking at … [Read more...] about Foraging for Edible Plants in Asheville, North Carolina
