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 […]
Road Trippin’
St. Augustine, Florida – Trippin’ in America’s Oldest City
Arriving in America’s Oldest City St. Augustine is a destination that I’ve wanted to visit for some time, so I was pretty excited to finally be headed that way. Billboards for very touristy attractions dot the interstate as you head towards the city and I began to wonder if this was going to be the […]
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 […]
10 Places to Spend the Day Outdoors in the Greater Gadsden Area
If an outdoor adventure is what you’re looking for, the Greater Gadsden Area has got you covered. From the majestic Coosa River running through Downtown Gadsden to the cascading 90-foot Noccalula Falls, there’s an abundance of ways to get outside Greater Gadsden style. Bike or Hike the Black Creek Trail System Located adjacent to Noccalula Falls Park, […]
In Praise of the Roadside Attraction
I’m a sucker for a roadside attraction! World’s Largest Ball of Twine? Count me in! Spam Museum? You bet! Creepy clown motel? Er, maybe not. Roadside attractions began popping up across the country as long distance road-travel became more practical and popular in the 1920s. Americans soon began a decades-long love affair with the road trip […]
World’s Longest Yard Sale: 8 Reasons to Start in Gadsden, Al.
The World’s Longest Yard Sale is always the first weekend of August. It starts on Friday, but you’ll find plenty of vendors set up throughout Gadsden, Al. earlier in the week. Here are eight more reasons to start in Gadsden, Al. EIGHT: You can take a selfie at the World’s Biggest Selfie Station! SEVEN: You can purchase […]
Chasin’ Waterfalls in North Alabama
North Alabama is blessed with natural beauty. Now is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the show that Mother Nature has provided. Plenty of options for waterfall hikes in this gorgeous area. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. De Soto State Park Nestled atop beautiful Lookout Mountain, DeSoto State Park features over […]
The Ultimate Alabama Waterfall Road Trip
A couple of weeks ago, I shared an article from onlyinyourstate.com called The Ultimate Alabama Waterfall Road Trip. Viewed and shared many times, I thought, hmmm…..people dig waterfalls. I dig road trips. Maybe I should do it. So I did. My son Zach was off work, the weather forecast was good, so away we went […]
Holiday Light Displays – Greater Gadsden
One of the many joys of the season is viewing holiday decorations – especially light displays. Here are a few recommendations in the Greater Gadsden area. Perrenial favorite Christmas at the Falls is bigger and better than ever. Park visitors will be treated to a wonderland of lights and color throughout the Christmas season. Nightly features […]
Gulf State Park – Gulf Shores, Alabama
When you think of the Alabama Gulf Coast do sugar sand beaches, a surging surf, warm sea breezes, and a crystal clear coast come to mind? With three miles of beach, Gulf State Park has all of that and more, but the beach is only the beginning. I had a blast exploring another one of […]
