Crystal River, Florida, is known as the place to see manatees in the wild. The small community in central Florida, a short drive from Orlando and Gainesville, swells in the winter when over 800 of the West Indian manatees seek out the warm water of the natural springs that are found throughout the river. Going on a Manatee Snorkeling Tour Now a protected area, tours … [Read more...] about Snorkeling with Manatees in Crystal River
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Music Tours of Macon with Rock Candy Tours
Visiting Macon, Georgia is an important stop for any music lovers traveling through the region. The seemingly small town played a large role in Southern rock, soul, and other genres from the 1950s to today. In order to teach visitors about the music scene in Macon, a husband and wife duo formed Rock Candy Tours. The name is a nod to Jamie Weatherford's family-owned candy … [Read more...] about Music Tours of Macon with Rock Candy Tours
Visiting Arkansas’s Breweries
When planning my trip to Arkansas, I was surprised to hear how many craft breweries there are. While mostly contained to Northwest Arkansas and Little Rock, I was able to visit three during my few days in town. I would have loved to check out more, but I figured 3 in one day all by myself was too many. And Luckily for visitors, Arkansas has progressive beer laws that allow … [Read more...] about Visiting Arkansas’s Breweries
Atlanta Food Walks Downtown Southern Food Walk
Atlanta Food Walks started as the brainchild of food and travel blogger (and my personal friend) Akila McConnell. After years of traveling the world and experiencing its cuisines, she came back to her home and sought to teach visitors and locals alike about the food history of Atlanta. The food tour interweaves the city's most important moments with its memorable dishes. I … [Read more...] about Atlanta Food Walks Downtown Southern Food Walk
Tips for Kayaking on Merritt Island, Florida
Located on the same strip of land as the Kennedy Space Center, the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge was created as a way to protect the ecosystem and creatures that call it home. The 140,000 acres include over 1,000 species of plants, over 100 species of fish, over 300 species of birds, and 31 mammal species. This post contains affiliate links. What to Expect … [Read more...] about Tips for Kayaking on Merritt Island, Florida
