Kiepersol Estates, located in the Piney Woods of East Texas, is a first-class destination for foodies, oenophiles, and now, lovers of mixology and craft cocktails. It is also a story of one man’s love of farming and family—a story twenty years in the making. On February 21, 1984, Pierre de Wit caught a glimpse […]
Road Trip
Hitting the Black Creek Trail – Mountain Bike Edition
North Alabama has miles of incredible trails for mountain biking, and the Greater Gadsden area’s Black Creek Trail system is one of them! Black Creek Trail currently consists of over 12 miles of trails of multi-use and singletrack trails adjacent to Noccalula Park & Campground! A novice cyclist, I set out to give it […]
Romantic Alabama – Love Is In the Air
Love is in the air. Chances are you and your valentine will want to do something to celebrate your romance this month. Often, the mere mention of a romantic getaway conjures up thoughts of exotic destinations. There are simply some places, some experiences that make us want to fall in love all over again. It’s […]
West Texas: The Perfect Road Trip?
Long, lonely highways. Big Texas sky. Plus, speed limits of 80 MPH and a host of unusual stops make West Texas the perfect road trip destination. While most people pass through on their way to Big Bend National Park, the trio of towns – Fort Davis, Alpine, Marfa – make the perfect weekend itinerary. Set […]
Women Who Wander Outdoor Retreat – Texas
How much longer? I wonder to myself as I check the GPS for the umpteenth time. I’m headed to the inaugural Women Who Wander Outdoor Retreat in south Texas to spend the weekend with 600 of my new best friends. Let me explain. I love to hike, pedal, and paddle. Hands down my favorite modes […]
Bentonville, Arkansas: Your Next Three-Day Weekend
Searching for a destination that offers world-class art, natural beauty, fantastic dining, plenty of attractions, and won’t break the bank? Look no further than Bentonville, Arkansas. Tucked into the northwest corner of the state, this midsize town offers all of that and more, so put it on your list. Here are a few ideas to […]
Bentonville Arkansas: Big City Vibe, Small Town Soul
With a population hovering around 50,000, you might not expect to find a flourishing, world-class art scene, incredible dining, exciting attractions, and loads of outdoor recreation all tucked into the corner of Northwest Arkansas. You can though. In Bentonville, Arkansas. Kick-started by WalMart HQ, Bentonville is experiencing tremendous growth. Home of the world-renowned Crystal Bridges American Museum […]
5 Trips Everyone Should Take
Everyone needs a vacation. Time to reconnect with family and ourselves, with the added benefit of and recharging the brain. We also know that many people don’t take all of their vacation time – gasp – despite proven health benefits, both physical and mental. If that’s not enough, vacations are fun, and you don’t have […]
Welcome To The World’s Longest Yard Sale
The countdown to the World’s Longest Yard Sale is on. It won’t be long before bargain hunters, treasure seekers, and pickers from all over the world (really!) descend upon Gadsden, Alabama, the first weekend of August for the Annual World’s Longest Yard Sale, always held the first weekend in August. In its 32nd year, the […]
Tigers for Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain: Lions, Tigers, and Bears!
Oh my! You’ll see all of these animals and more at Tigers for Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain, a 140-acre preserve in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Tigers for Tomorrow is a non-profit exotic animal park and rescue preserve serving as home to over 160 animals, many of which are predators such as big cats, bears, and […]
