It’s the time of year when we start planning upcoming adventures. There are so many places I recommend visiting in the South, but 2019 will be an important year for many reasons. Each of these destinations has been thoughtfully selected for what is new and exciting in the state. This list also serves as a personal bucket list for places we need to write about! So start … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2019
Huntsville
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 crosses … [Read more...] about Road Tripping from Atlanta to Huntsville
Visiting the US Space and Rocket Center
The US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama is where the city's "Rocket City" nickname stems from. It opened in 1970 and its exhibitions focus on the Apollo programs as well as the rockets and military aircrafts that inspired NASA. It's also home to Space Camp, the only place in the world where visitors can spend a week learning about the training and science behind … [Read more...] about Visiting the US Space and Rocket Center
Weekend Guide to Huntsville
Known as the Rocket City, Huntsville, Alabama has a long history with science and technology. Home to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, the city rose to fame in the 1960s when engineers and scientists from around the world came here to be a part of the program. But the area actually dates back to over 100 years prior, when it served as a Civil War train depot. Some of the homes … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Huntsville
Visiting Alabama’s Breweries
Despite laws that only recently allowed breweries to sell direct to consumers, the craft beer scene in Alabama has exploded. From Huntsville to Birmingham and from Fairhope to Gadsden, you'll find plenty of places to enjoy a pint. In fact, there are organized beer trails in North Alabama and downtown Huntsville, allowing you to get stamps for the places you visit and earn a … [Read more...] about Visiting Alabama’s Breweries
