The small towns of the Arkansas Delta may not be on every traveler's radar, but they should be. The Louis Hotel opened in 2023 in the town of Wilson, which is located between Memphis and Little Rock on the famous Blues Highway. The small town of 900 residents was founded in 1886 around a sawmill and named for the company founder, Robert E. Lee Wilson. It remained a company … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Louis Hotel
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Where to Go (in the South) in 2023
When I sat down to make this list two years ago, I had no idea what would happen to the travel industry. But I'm so happy to see the interest in domestic exploration, especially in the small towns of the Southeast. This year, I've selected places that may be on your radar but have new things coming as well as some real under-the-radar spots. Auburn-Opelika, … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2023
Arkansas’ Best Charming Towns (Beyond Eureka Springs)
You've probably heard of Eureka Springs, the picture-perfect Victorian resort town tucked into the mountains of Northwest Arkansas. But Arkansas is full of charming towns, full of history, and main streets where locals and visitors alike can browse the shops and dine out at restaurants. From the mountains to the cities, explore the roads of the state to see these lovely … [Read more...] about Arkansas’ Best Charming Towns (Beyond Eureka Springs)
Film Friday: Bull Durham
Bull Durham revolves around the lives of baseball players for the Durham Bulls, a real-life team. Baseball groupie Annie Savoy, played by Susan Sarandon, hooks up a minor league player every season and soon becomes involved with both rookie pitcher "Nuke" LaLoosh, played by Tim Robbins, and the veteran catcher assigned to deal with him, Crash Davis, played by Kevin … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Bull Durham
