Step back in time at the Biblical History Center
Visit the Biblical History Center in LaGrange for ancient artifacts, a replica garden and a biblical meal that brings life in ancient times into focus.
Cats, Coffee and Cacio Pepe: A Perfect Perry Getaway
Every now and then you just need to close the laptop and escape the busyness life throws at you for just a bit. That’s exactly how my friend Ashley and I found ourselves packing for an overnight girls’ trip to Perry. We were looking for something fun, quirky, and maybe even a little non-traditional…just our […]
Historic Banning Mills Zipline
Soar above Snake Creek Gorge on a Historic Banning Mills zipline adventure in Whitesburg, Georgia, with sky bridges, treehouse stays and scenic woodland trails.
Postcards from Abel Brown: Inside Augusta’s Most Unexpected Souvenir
At Abel Brown in Augusta, Georgia, Southern dishes and oysters share the spotlight with Laura Duke’s art. A postcard at dinner adds a personal touch, ready to mail to someone you love or tuck away as a keepsake.
Georgia Safari Conservation Park
Many years ago when I worked in Madison, the seat of Morgan County that sits about 60 miles east of Atlanta, there were rumors of a safari park in the works. We didn’t really know what that meant, other than relying on our own assumptions that it would involve animals and likely encompass a pretty […]
Georgia Obscure
Georgia is a hotspot for tourists who come to experience popular attractions ranging from the World of Coca Cola and the Georgia Aquarium to the historic Savannah forts and other iconic places. But what about the spots off the beaten path that only a Georgia native would know about? If you’re looking to experience the […]
Springs, Falls, & Muscadine Summers
Growing up, summers for me meant visiting the family farm in Forsyth (that’s the town just north of Macon, not the county north of Atlanta!). Fishing with my grandfather, four-wheeling with my dad, gardening with my grandma, eating wild muscadines and watching the sun go down from the porch rocking chairs… The TV only had […]
Cowboys, Cars, and Cosmos: Georgia’s Museum City
As an older millennial who enjoys a well-curated museum, I was pretty excited to visit Cartersville, aptly dubbed “The Museum City.” This adventure wasn’t just for me; my wife and our three teenage children joined in on the fun. Our day was packed with unforgettable museum visits and enriching experiences. Our first stop was the […]
The City of Gold: A Villa Rica Adventure
Just outside of Atlanta, there’s a charming West Georgia known as Villa Rica. The name translates to “City of Gold” in Portuguese as the town has deep ties to the gold rush. Along with its historical charm found within the 1900s architecture, Villa Rica is a place full of life from its outdoor recreation to […]
The Story of Hollywood & Juliette
If you’re staying in Forsyth and have a couple of hours, I highly encourage you to take Juliette Road over to the little town of Juliette. I may be biased given my family’s ties to the area, but there’s just something special about this little spot along the railroad tracks! With just one street, it […]