The road trip. One of my all-time favs and practically a rite of passage. There are plenty of perks, but the biggest may be flexibility. A classic road trip can end up anywhere because the goal is to go from point A to point B without any limit or restriction. You can plan your vacation the […]
Three Day Weekend
Hike, Pedal, Paddle: Gulf Shores, Alabama
Vacationing on Alabama’s Gulf Coast this year? I’m all in on long days spent reading and sunning on the sugar-white sand with the occasional dip in the warm waters of the gulf. But, if you’d like to venture off the beach, consider experiencing the area differently by hiking, pedaling, or paddling – activities that offer […]
Fall Fun in the Greater Gadsden Area
Temps are dropping, and soon the leaves will be too. We’re always a little sad to see summer go, but there’s plenty to do in the Greater Gadsden area in the fall. Here are a few suggestions to make the most of the season. Bike the Black Creek Trails Adjacent to the magnificent Noccalula Falls, […]
Buffalo River – Floating America’s First National River
Established in 1972, the Buffalo National River in Northwest Arkansas flows freely for 135 miles and is one of the few remaining undammed rivers in the lower 48 states. Unlike rivers that are fed by perennial springs, the Buffalo is largely rainfall-dependent. Seventy percent of visitors float on thirty percent of the Buffalo River […]
The Boulders Lake Tyler: Get Outside in East Texas
To live in East Texas is to live in a region blessed with abundant natural beauty. Towering pine trees, rolling hills, bluebird skies, wildflowers, and wildlife make it easy to find inspiration. If you are looking for a way to reconnect with nature in a family-friendly environment, look no further than The Boulders at Lake […]
High Hill Farm – The Perfect East Texas Escape
The sun shines brilliantly against a bluebird sky as I navigate along a two-lane highway toward High Hill Farm tucked away in the Piney Woods off County Road 217. The GPS chirps to life, instructing me to take a left before announcing that I’ve arrived at my destination as I pull up to the gate. […]
The Florida Keys: An Iconic American Road Trip
Coronavirus has disrupted travel in 2020 in a totally unforeseen way. Amidst travel restrictions and lockdowns, many travelers took to the open road for a classic American road trip – of which there are many. The Florida Keys is one the most iconic road trips in the United States is the 113-mile drive (one way) […]
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 […]
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 […]
