Temps are dropping, and there’s a briskness in the air. Now is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer. Offering plenty of options for fall foliage hikes, North Alabama has something for everyone. Here are five suggestions to get you started. Cheaha State Park At 2,407 feet above […]
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Alligators, Airboats & Adventure Along the Gulf Coast
When you think of alligators and airboats, you probably think of the Louisiana swamps. Alligators and adventure await the next time you hit Alabama’s Gulf Coast. The Mobile-Tensaw Delta is just a short drive from your beach vacation. Have an authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience in one of Alabama’s most beautiful natural resources. Choosing the hour-long eco-tour […]
Total Eclipse In The Park – Great American Eclipse 2017
On August 21, millions experienced the Great American Solar Eclipse 2017. The path of totality began in Oregon and made its way through the United States, cutting a trail through America’s heartland before leaving the continent in South Carolina. I had been fortunate to secure hotel reservations in Crossville, Tennessee, for the big event. If […]
Serendipity In Crossville, Tennessee
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, chances are you heard about the Great American Eclipse visible on August 21. The path through North America was to begin in Oregon, leaving the continent in South Carolina. With 100% totality within a couple of hours’ drive, reservations were made for a long weekend in Crossville, Tennessee, […]
Sunflower Fields Forever
I love sunflowers: hands down, my favorite flower. So when I saw some aerial drone footage of a field full of them, I was intrigued. As it turns out, the Sunflower Field is in Alabama. Autaugaville, Alabama, to be precise. A quick Google search reveals that it’s close to Montgomery. Cool. I’m going to Sandestin, Florida. I […]
St. Augustine, Florida – A Taste of America’s Oldest City
With 450 years of culinary tradition and diverse heritage, American’s Oldest City, St. Augustine, Florida, is a destination full of flavor. I started my culinary adventure with the Savory Faire Food Tour and was greeted at check-in with a mimosa and bottled water for the road. First stop Old City House Inn & Restaurant, which was once a stable […]
Tami Takes A Dive; Discover Scuba in North Alabama
No, I didn’t fall or throw a boxing match…I went SCUBA diving, and I did it right here in the Greater Gadsden area. Glencoe, to be precise. If you’re a long-time resident, you may know it as the Blue Hole, but it’s now Dive Land Park, a safe, clear-water park with something for all skill […]