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Visiting Kentucky’s Horses
There’s a good reason that Kentucky is often associated with horses. A visitor to Kentucky will find many opportunities to interact with horses, to learn about the different horse breeds and history, and even saddle up and take a horseback ride. Read more
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Exploring the Smokies in the Saddle
Anyone who appreciates horses is grateful to be in the presence of these gentle giants. Known to be intelligent, obedient and loyal, the majestic creatures captivate the heart. Horses and humans often develop deep emotional bonds. Read more
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The Sky's the Limit at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center
It really doesn’t matter whether you are old enough to remember when John Glenn orbited the Earth or you only recall being impressed when SpaceX first launched. Anyone can enjoy learning the history of space travel at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Read more
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Photo courtesy Greenbrier County CVB
A Weekend in West Virginia's White Sulphur Springs
For much of its history, Southern West Virginia’s White Sulphur Springs was just a small town that people passed through on their way to and from Lewisburg. Read more
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Sevierville
When you visit someplace, you want an experience. You want to enjoy a real place with real history and real character. Downtown Sevierville, Tennessee, embodies all of that. Read more
Photo courtesy Greenbrier County CVB
A Weekend in West Virginia's White Sulphur Springs
For much of its history, Southern West Virginia’s White Sulphur Springs was just a small town that people passed through on their way to and from Lewisburg. Read more
May 29, 2023
Sevierville
When you visit someplace, you want an experience. You want to enjoy a real place with real history and real character. Downtown Sevierville, Tennessee, embodies all of that. Read more
Apr 1, 2023
Small Town Cup of Joe
At the heart of many of the endearing Southern Appalachian communities is a coffee shop or two or three; the kind of places where folks gather for a cup of their favorite coffee blend and good, old-fashioned conversation. Read more
Feb 1, 2023
A Winter Adventure, and Hopes for More
After a day on the slopes when our fingers are numb but our bodies heated from exertion, we gather in a cabin to shed outer layers and play Uno to the soundtrack of kid laughter and a roaring fire. Read more
Dec 1, 2022
Crooked Creek
Whether you’re a tour pro or a weekend duffer, the bottom line is that golf should be fun. At the end of the round (well, most rounds at least), you should be able to say that you had a good time. Read more
Dec 1, 2022
Bruce Ingram photos
Focusing on Fayetteville
One of Elaine’s and my favorite places to visit is Southern West Virginia’s Fayetteville, one of many enticing small towns in the Mountain State. Read more
Dec 1, 2022
Discover MORE Biltmore as an Annual Passholder
George Vanderbilt first opened Biltmore, his magnificent private estate, to family and friends on Christmas Eve 1895. Today, his descendants continue welcoming guests with that same spirit of gracious hospitality. Read more
Nov 1, 2022
The Great Lakes of the South
Appearing near Chattanooga, Tennessee, on September 2, 1940, President Franklin Roosevelt said in a Labor Day speech that the construction of dams to control the watershed of the Tennessee River would “serve, in full, the purposes of mankind.” Read more
Jun 1, 2022
