When you think of fabulous fall foliage displays, West Texas is probably the last place that comes to mind. Well, it’s time to think again and add McKittrick Canyon to your fall bucket list. Guadalupe Mountains National Park is one of the least visited parks in the national park system. Its remote location, 100 miles […]
Tyler Paddle: Zen on Tap in East Texas
What’s SUP East Texas? If you’ve been looking for something new to try, Tyler Paddle has got you covered. This East Texas locally owned business rents stand-up paddleboards (SUP) on Lake Tyler’s gorgeous tree-lined shores. Options abound at Tyler Paddle. You can rent a board(s) and spend a couple of hours touring the lake, participate […]
Three Days in Rome – An Itinerary
With international travel temporarily restricted; and ever-changing regulations for domestic travel taking a lot of the relaxation and joy out of travel, many are choosing to stay at home. I’ve rescheduled and canceled more trips in 2020 than I care to remember. So, what to do in the meantime? Now is as good a time […]
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Top Five Treks in the Greater Gadsden Area
Walking and trekking are good for your health and good for the soul. There is no shortage of natural beauty in North Alabama, and it’s ready and waiting for you to explore. Here are the top five treks in the Greater Gadsden area to get you started. Black Creek Trails The Black Creek Trail system […]
World’s Longest Yard Sale – Official Starting Point: Gadsden, Alabama
Clocking in at a whopping 690 miles, you might be asking yourself where to start your World’s Longest Yard Sale adventure. Gadsden, Alabama, is the official starting point, so it’s best to start there. Hundreds of vendors set up throughout the front section of Noccalula Falls Park. The crew from Greater Gadsden Area Tourism will […]
Gulf Shores, Alabama: Three Day Weekend Post Covid19
Months of quarantine, lockdowns, restrictions, and uncertainty have brought travel to a standstill. With the arrival of summer, I couldn’t help asking what’s a travel columnist to do? As restrictions lifted throughout the country, I decided to take a road trip to the sugar-white, sandy beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. What I found when I arrived is what I’ve […]
Big Finish
When Janice Terry took her first bike ride twenty years ago, she had no idea how her life would change. After a co-worker shared details about a ten-mile ride he’d gone on, Terry was intrigued. Sensing her interest, he offered to tune up a bike he had stashed under his porch. Chuckling, she described the […]
Kiepersol Estates – A True Craft Experience in East Texas
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 […]
Adventure in the Azores – Terceira Island
Knowing little about the destination, I decided to take a chance on an Azorean adventure. The Azores are an archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic Island. I didn’t even know that much when I booked an eight-day trip to this magical destination. Having stumbled upon a great vacation deal to […]
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 […]
