Caroline Eubanks

“West Virginia gets an odd rap. The only three people that stopped asking me why I moved to West Virginia are the three people that have visited me.”
For better or worse, coal and other environmentally taxing industries fundamentally changed the landscape and people of the Appalachian region of the United States, one that extends across 13 states and over 200,000 square miles. It remains an area ripe with misconceptions about its history and people.
But thanks to tourism, especially in the ou...

Considered Minnesota’s historic birthplace, Stillwater is a popular spring and summer getaway only 30 minutes from urban Minneapolis. The town, home to roughly 20,000 residents, sits near the Wisconsin border, where people can show up on their boats for waterfront dining and admire the work of the circa 1931 lift bridge, one of the few still in operation.
The easiest way to get to Stillwater is by flying into Minneapolis—Saint Paul International Airport and renting a car to make the 35-minute...

The Appalachian Trail is one of America’s most famous long-distance hikes, a 2,000-plus-mile journey from Georgia to Maine. Those who complete it are called “thru-hikers,” with approximately 3,000 attempting the months-long trek annually, but you’ll also find plenty of “section hikers” who complete pieces of the trail.
The trail covers more than 500 miles in Virginia, passing through several communities where hikers can take some time off, enjoying what’s called a “zero day” or non-hiking day...

In my 20s, I always associated rum (and coconut rum) with poorly-mixed drinks at house parties. There was a lot of Bacardi Coconut and Diet Coke or Malibu with Crystal Light lemonade. It was about as close to mixology as I was capable of in the days before my brain was fully developed.
But coconut rum has come a long way in the intervening years. For one, they are actually starting to taste like coconut, not the fake flavors I’d previously experienced. And, as several bar professionals I inte...

Travel can be a great gift, but for those with disabilities, finding somewhere that can accommodate your needs can be tricky. It’s a lesson learned often by mother and daughter Dara and Paige Adams, who opened their Norwood-based rental, the house of id, in 2023. Paige was diagnosed with circulatory and connective tissue disorders that often make mobility difficult. She was attending the University of Massachusetts when her parents moved from Virginia to help out.
“My mom took off work and be...

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Recognized as one of the most important events in golf, the Masters Tournament was first played in 1934 at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. It’s now an April event in which people come from all over the world to see the top names in the sport tee off like Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer. Announcer Jim Nantz famously dubbed it “a tradition unlike any other,” a title that remains years later.
The prestigious and exclusive golf club was founded by a group that...

Explore and enjoy Canada's famous bivalve
By Caroline Eubanks
Published on Mar. 13, 2025
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Prince Edward Island, affectionately known as PEI, is one of the provinces within the Maritimes of eastern Canada, set off the coast of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. It’s only around 2,000 square miles in total area, but its abundance...

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Let’s be honest. There’s no bad time to visit New Orleans—just some seasons that provide a better experience. This eclectic city draws in travelers from all over the world with its famously delicious food, music heritage, and rich histor...

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The coastal city of Savannah, GA, is beloved for its historic charm and incredible food. But it’s also an easy launching point for a beach day, whether it’s a 30-minute jaunt to Tybee Island or a ferry ride to one of the remote barrier islands for nearly private beach access.
So catch some waves, twist around driftwood-strewn sand, and either soak up some history or soak in the (relatively) warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean at these nearby g...

There’s a lot of insider lingo when it comes to America’s Spirit, but we’re here to explain one of the most commonly used terms. From the very beginning of Kentucky bourbon, distilleries were assigned numbered permits in order of founding. When distilling permits began more than 200 years ago, the state boasted 2,000 operations, assigned in order of application. The state was broken up into districts and assigned Registered Distillery (RD) numbers during the Civil War to tax them, but this sy...

The beach, forest, and city are all within a short drive from Georgetown, South Carolina.
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Located between the Lowcountry city of Charleston and the Grand Strand stretch of beaches (including Myrtle Beach) are several quiet and charming South Carolina communities. Among them is Georgetown, the state's third-oldest city, set on the river. But don’t call it a smaller version of the Holy City.
I became familiar w...

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In small-town DeFuniak Springs, the state’s oldest library still charms
February 18, 2025
The town of DeFuniak Springs is the kind of Old Florida community you might expect in a Southern gothic novel, with its sprawling oak canopy and the mysterious DeFuniak Lake, which on a map looks like a nearly perfect circle. Just along the lake’s edge stands a clapboard building with a red door that resembles a small chapel or schoolhouse. You can immediately tell the Walton-DeFuniak Library, whi...

Chattanooga, Tennessee, came to prominence for its role in America’s railroad history. It was shouted out in Glenn Miller’s 1941 tune “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” which became the name of the former passenger terminal-turned-entertainment complex that still stands.
These days, most travelers access Chattanooga by car. It’s an easy drive from cities like Huntsville or Birmingham, and it has an airport with plenty of connections. Once there, visitors can get around on foot or by using Chattanooga’s...

AA spaceship, an alien inside a pod, and the moody glow of neon lights. These aren’t outtakes from a science fiction movie, but design details at MJQ Concourse, now in its new home at Underground Atlanta. And it’s not just any locale, but the spot previously home to Dante’s Down the Hatch, one of the most legendary nightlife spots Atlanta has ever seen.
The move also gave co-owners Ryan Purcell and Ryan Murphy the chance to create the space that customers wanted, including multiple rooms for ...

The cocktail has shrunk in the past few years as the “mini martini” takes its place in menus around the city. The pint-sized version that wouldn’t look out of place in the hand of an American Girl doll allows imbibers to be more conscious of their wallets and livers while still enjoying the drink. And let’s be real, it’s so cute.
This national trend is applied to several cocktails like the gimlet, Manhattan, or “snaiquiri” — a tiny Daiquiri meant to be taken as a shot. In Atlanta, there are p...