Southern Byways

What’s in a Name? A Look at Some Unusual and Funny Town Names Found Across the South

A little ways up the road from where I live is Between, Georgia. When I first saw the sign, I was curious to know exactly what the town is "between." It’s named such because the town is...

Small Southern Towns in the Spotlight: Madison, Georgia

A little over an hour east of Atlanta is a town that moves at a slower pace. Welcome to Madison, Ga., the quintessential southern town. It’s a place where you can still get a milk shake at...

Wintering in Bed and Breakfasts and Inns

T.S. Elliott said that April was the cruelest month, but then again, perhaps he had both January and February off, unlike us. Yes, those two months have to be the cruelest of all. However, before you...

Fun at Aquariums

You have to admit that the underwater world is fascinating. It is filled with all types of plant life and creatures - some that you might be familiar with and some that you may not. Aquariums allow...

Up and Away: Huntsville, Ala. to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of America in Space

Did you know that the (once) small town of Huntsville, Ala., was the birthplace of the U.S. space program? It was in at Marshall Space Flight Center that the rocket was built that put America in...

News and Happenings Around the Region

Even though the calendar reads January, it’s not too soon to start planning your Spring getaways. Unsure what to do when the weather gets a little warmer? Why don’t you head South for...

Let’s Celebrate: Mardi Gras 2008

Okay, so you know about the little (ahem) celebration that New Orleans puts on for Mardi Gras, but did you know that almost everywhere along the Gulf Coast offers some sort of Mardi Gras festivity?...

Let’s Celebrate: Twelfth Night - the Beginning of Mardi Gras Season

And just when you are getting over the holidays, it’s time to get ready for another celebration. This one involves King Cakes, masks, beads (a lot of them), balls and parades. Yep, it’s...

Let’s Go Skiing, Ya’ll: Hit the Slopes in the South

Skiing in the Southeast? No, that can’t be possible! After all, the South is better know for humidity and beaches, not ski-able slopes. Alabama Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort: This winter tell...

Let’s Go to the Mountains: Ruby Falls

If you are still tooling around Chattanooga, you have to visit Ruby Falls. This particular attractions falls under the "I can’t believe it" category -and that’s just with the...