The stretch of road from Miami to the Florida Keys is one of the region's best road trips, showcasing the stunning blue water on both sides of the Overseas Highway. Running around 125 miles, it can easily be driven in a few hours, but there's so much to see that it's best to see it slowly. There is a 17 mile stretch of two-lane roads, so drive cautiously like you would … [Read more...] about Road Tripping from Miami to Key West
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Road Tripping from Atlanta to Wilmington
If you're looking to visit North Carolina's beaches, it's a long trip through three states. But there's plenty to see along the way on highways 20, 95, and 74. Break up the road trip with stops at quirky landmarks, with some great tunes, and in a comfortable car. Georgia Conyers After leaving the Atlanta metro area, there's a two hour or so hour stretch to the state … [Read more...] about Road Tripping from Atlanta to Wilmington
Visiting Historic Covered Bridges in Georgia
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
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
Driving Coastal Highway 17
Known also as US Route 17, this road runs over 1,000 miles parallel to I-95 from Punta Gorda, Florida to Winchester, Virginia. In some places, it's little more than a small country road, while in others it's the main thoroughfare. It cuts through five states, running alongside the ocean for the majority. Most travelers take the main highway for road trips, especially those … [Read more...] about Driving Coastal Highway 17
