Alice Malsenior Walker was born on February 9, 1944, to sharecroppers in rural northeast Georgia. She was the youngest of eight children and, at a young age, was partially blinded by a BB gun. She enjoyed poetry and writing and excelled in school, later becoming her high school valedictorian. In 1961, she left small-town life to attend Spelman College in Atlanta on a … [Read more...] about Literary South: Alice Walker
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The South’s Best Rails to Trails Paths
Rail lines once connected much of the South, from Flagler's train down the length of Florida to the Amtrak Crescent Line that still runs in a curve down the coast to New Orleans. But what happens when these tracks are no longer in use? Many communities have converted them to rails-to-trails paths, public spaces with parks, restaurants, and access to public transportation … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Rails to Trails Paths
Double Jeopardy Filming Locations to Visit
In Double Jeopardy, a woman wakes up covered in blood with her husband missing and is convicted of killing him. After doing her time in prison, she gets out and realizes she can track him down and get revenge without being tried again. Ashley Judd, Tommy Lee Jones, and Bruce Greenwood star in the film. A majority of filming took place in the Vancouver, Canada area, … [Read more...] about Double Jeopardy Filming Locations to Visit
10 Essential Southern Road Trips to Take ASAP
The South has always been ideal for road trips with its winding backroads and quirky attractions. While travel is still limited in many parts of the country, these places are easy to visit by car while still taking the necessary precautions. Alligator Alley, Florida As one of Florida's most desolate stretches of road, Alligator Alley seems like an unusual choice for … [Read more...] about 10 Essential Southern Road Trips to Take ASAP
40+ Drive-In Movie Theaters to Visit This Summer
Drive-in movies are back! There's no better way to catch a new or old film on the big screen from the privacy of your vehicle. And the South is crawling with these theaters now finding new life. Check out one in a town near you! Alabama 411 Twin Drive In, Centre The 411 Drive-In is near the Coosa River, across from Fort Payne and the Georgia state line. It's open … [Read more...] about 40+ Drive-In Movie Theaters to Visit This Summer
