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Welcome to the Artsy Side of Louisville
Baseball bats, bourbon and horse racing. Sure, Louisville, Kentucky, is known for all these things, but it’s also a city rich with culture.
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Monte Sano
Imagine being in the middle of nature where wildlife and a canopy of hardwood forested trees abound. Now envision this scene just a few minutes from the center of Alabama’s largest city.
Great Family Destinations
When my wife Elaine and I were young parents with grade school-aged youngsters, we vacationed at Bluestone State Park. We did the same with daughter Sarah and her husband some 15 years later.
Dec 1, 2025
Top 10 Things to Do in Maryville, Tennessee
If you’re looking for a getaway that combines rich Appalachian heritage, mouthwatering food, and a gateway to outdoor adventure, you can find it all in Maryville—pronounced “MUR-vul” by locals.
Oct 1, 2025
Breaks Interstate Park
I’m not afraid of heights. And yet … as I approached the edge of Towers Overlook, one of a series of dramatic scenic observation points at Breaks Interstate Park, I felt unexpectedly breathless and giddy.
Oct 1, 2025
What's Old is New
Turning history into history-in-the-making is not a job for the faint of heart. Just ask James and Amanda Keith. The soft spoken, dream-filled couple saw the opportunity to create just such a transformation with their purchase of the NuWray Hotel.
Aug 1, 2025
Tallulah Gorge
“Oh wow.” That’s what you’ll hear over and over as people gaze down into Tallulah Gorge from one of its overlooks. The gorge, carved 1,000 feet deep in some places through rugged quartzite, is sometimes described as one of Georgia’s seven wonders.
Aug 1, 2025
Knoxville’s Dogwood Arts is synonymous with Spring
Spring in the Appalachian region is marked by the striking white blossoms of the dogwood tree. Known for its resilience and beauty, this tree has long held symbolic and literal value.
Apr 1, 2025
Owensboro, Kentucky: Bluegrass, Bourbon, Barbeque
Along the shores of the mighty Ohio River, on the state line of Indiana, at this crossroads of the Southeast and the Midwest, lies the city of Owensboro, Kentucky.
Feb 1, 2025
On A New Track in Saluda
The Saluda Grade, in its heyday as a railway line, was no place for the faint of heart.
Feb 1, 2025
