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Meet the South Carolina Farmers Following Gullah Agricultural Traditions
Just off the coast of South Carolina sits St. Helena Island, a 64-square-mile stretch of moss-lined oaks and sandy roads surrounded by marshland. Black farmers have spent decades caring for the land on this island; the Gullah people who live here are the descendants of formerly enslaved people from West and Central Africa who worked in the region’s rice and indigo plantations. But encroaching development threatens to upend the island’s identity as an agriculturally minded working-class commun...
There’s Some Great Bourbon Being Made Outside of Kentucky
It’s a common misconception that bourbon must be made in Kentucky to bear the product name. The legal requirements dictate that the spirit be aged in charred new oak barrels for at least two years with a mash bill of at least 51% corn…and produced in the United States.
While there’s no denying that Kentucky will always make up the majority of the market share (a dubious and often-cited 95%), non-Kentucky bourbon is on the rise around the country. In fact, honors like the World Whiskey Awards ...
Why the Omni Homestead Resort is beloved by presidents and hot springs lovers
Generations of guests take to the waters at 'America's first resort'
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Set in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia, Hot Springs was founded around the waters that have attracted generations of people, including Indigenous tribes and several American presidents. The town is also home to the Omni Homestead Resort, considered America’s first resort, no...
Georgia May Be Getting Its First National Park Soon — and It Has More Than Just Scenic Trails
Taking its name from the word for “boiling waters,” Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in Georgia dates back more than 12,000 years and features Indigenous earthen mounds used for burials and ceremonies. Today, it's in talks to be designated a national park with expanded acreage.
“This was a capital city for the Creek Confederacy,” says Tracie Revis, a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and director of advocacy for the Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative (ONPPI). “The Fede...
Brunswick, Georgia’s Fun New Energy
Perhaps unfairly, Brunswick, Georgia, has mostly been identified as a necessary stop on the way to the chain of barrier islands called the Golden Isles. It’s also known for its namesake stew, a culinary contribution Virginia also claims. But I’ve always had a soft spot for the city where my grandmother was born, and not just because a trip through Brunswick meant I was nearly to the coast to see my cousins.
Brunswick earned its Port City nickname for its deepwater port, which was one of the o...
Victoria, BC, is one of the best cities for eco-friendly travel. Here's why.
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Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is sometimes overshadowed by the hustle and bustle of Vancouver. But the Canadian city is a destination in its own right, especially for the environmentally conscious traveler.
Home to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, beautiful parks and gardens, a fantastic food scene, and one of Canada's o...
This Remote, 112-acre Island Is One of Florida's Best-kept Secrets — and It's Only Accessible by Boat
Cabbage Key, Florida, has attracted famous guests like Ernest Hemingway and Jimmy Buffett.
Set off the coast of Fort Myers lies a 100-acre island that feels like it has been preserved in amber. It’s the type of "Swiss Family Robinson"-style retreat that represents a bygone Florida and has attracted famous writers and heiresses — not to mention presidents Carter and Kennedy.
The 112-acre island on the Pine Island Sound was first inhabited by the Calusa people and Cuban fishermen. And in 1875, ...
An Inclusive West Virginia Bar Keeps All Customers at Eye Level
When it came to designing the world’s first accessible hotel, the team behind Schoolhouse Hotel, the Disability Opportunity Fund, had plenty of challenges. Design solutions for the property in White Sulphur Springs, W.V. include stairs that convert to a lift and motion-activated doors.
But one in particular was at the bar inside The Varsity Club, the hotel’s restaurant. It was easy...
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These Epic New Tree Houses in Tennessee Are on a Mountain Above the Tallest Underground Waterfall in the U.S.
I got to visit the new treehouse resort in Tennessee.
Everything you need to know about visiting Memphis with kids
Memphis may be synonymous with live music and a raucous nightlife but there's more to the city than bar hopping and late-night revelry.
Look a little closer and you'll realize it's actually a wonderful destination for the whole family. Lush and plentiful public parks packed with activities, wonderful museums and world-class barbecue restaurants that actively encourage eating with your hands!
Here's everything you need to know about visiting Memphis with kids in tow.
Why is Memphis good for ki...
The Neighborhood: Downtown Biloxi, Mississippi
I covered the new developments in the coastal city.
9 Rocking Chairs That Are Easy on the Eyes and Relaxing for the Soul
Rocking chairs evoke a sense of relaxation, whether you’re picturing a retiree on a front porch with sweet tea or a parent lulling a baby to sleep in a nursery. They’ve even been put in hotels, restaurants (ahem, Cracker Barrel), and airports to help us all feel a little more at ease.
But what about the rest of us? Don’t we deserve to experience this level of calm, even without a porch? Thankfully the rocking chair has received a much-needed makeover in recent years with a chair for every sty...
Everything you need to know about getting around Memphis
A city at the crossroads of three states (Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi), Memphis has a major airport, train line, buses, and highways that make it an easy place to travel to and around.
However, first-time visitors can find navigating around the various sights a little overwhelming due to the size and buzz of the city. But there are plenty of options for transportation, whether it's hopping aboard a bus, a trolley or exploring on foot.
Here's what you need to know about getting around ...
Stock up on Exclusive Local Booze at These 10 Airports
A roundup of the best airports to stock your home bar
The Mississippi Gulf Coast beckons travelers in search of art, artifacts and history
The coastline of Mississippi is small but mighty, only 50 miles along U.S. Route 90.
But for generations, its communities have attracted visitors from near and far, first gaining popularity following the Civil War as New Orleanians hopped the trains and steamboats heading east to avoid yellow fever epidemics.
During this time, the six main towns along the route were given the name “Six Sisters of the Gulf Coast.” Today, the beach towns — especially Bay St. Louis, Ocean Springs and Biloxi — ar...