Covered bridges make us think of a simpler time. They're harder to find these days as roads are widened and natural disasters hit the wooden structures. The state of Georgia used to have over 200 covered bridges, but there are less than 20 today. The History of Covered Bridges The existence of the bridges can mostly be traced back to Horace King. He was born into slavery … [Read more...] about Visiting Historic Covered Bridges in Georgia
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Visiting the Booth Western Art Museum
Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia is the only museum of its kind in the region. Opened in 2003, it boasts over 120,000 square feet of Western art and artifacts. This includes illustrations, Western movie posters, Civil War-era art, authentic stagecoaches, and even Presidential portraits. Well-known artists like Andy Warhol and Albert Bierstadt are featured. … [Read more...] about Visiting the Booth Western Art Museum
Visiting the Tellus Science Museum
Located in the northwest Georgia community of Cartersville, the Tellus Museum was once the humble Weiman Mineral Museum that has gone on to become one of the state's best science museums. A popular spot for field trips and homeschool groups, the curious will spend hours wandering the museum's halls. It first opened in 1983 but closed in 2007 before reopening under the … [Read more...] about Visiting the Tellus Science Museum
Native American Landmarks of Georgia
The state of Georgia is rich in Native American history with tribes settled here long before European arrival. Cherokee and Creek tribes were forcibly removed on the Trail of Tears. There are now 10 locations in the state with National Trail of Tears designations. But these landmarks are a reminder of their legacy. New Echota State Historic Site, Calhoun New Echota … [Read more...] about Native American Landmarks of Georgia
Road Tripping from Atlanta to Huntsville
As I prepared for my trip to a conference in Huntsville, I was excited to plan my route through the back roads of Georgia and Alabama. The mountainous region is underrated when it comes to travel destinations, but well worth visiting. I've made this trip a few times and am excited to share some of my favorite road trip stops. I took I-75 north to 140 to 27 to 48, which … [Read more...] about Road Tripping from Atlanta to Huntsville