Long before Europeans arrived, the Pensacola area was home to Indigenous peoples, especially the Pensacola culture, part of the broader Mississippian tradition. These communities built complex societies with trade networks across the Southeast. In 1559, Spanish explorer Tristán de Luna y Arellano established a settlement at Pensacola Bay, making it one of the earliest … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Pensacola, Florida
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5 Must-Eat Dishes on the Gulf Coast
The coastline along the Gulf of Mexico spans across the states of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. It's a region impacted by hurricanes and oil spills, but it also has incredible food, especially seafood. Everyone has recommendations for you, no matter who you ask. There are many must-eat dishes, but these are just a few that visitors can’t miss. What is … [Read more...] about 5 Must-Eat Dishes on the Gulf Coast
8 Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras (Beyond New Orleans)
Mardi Gras is one of America's most well-known celebrations, commonly associated with debauchery and Bourbon Street in New Orleans. But the Big Easy isn't the only place that has Mardi Gras! The History of Mardi Gras People use the term Mardi Gras to mean Fat Tuesday. But in actuality, it's a part of a month-long Carnival celebration that includes multiple parades. … [Read more...] about 8 Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras (Beyond New Orleans)
