Houmas House Traveling the River Road north from New Orleans will lead you to Ascension Parish, Louisiana's Sweet Spot. Houmas House or "The Sugar Palace" has drawn visitors for years. Kevin Kelly has added a new addition to the River...
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Mississippi
History lessons at Jefferson Davis’ Beauvoir in Biloxi, Mississippi
The 170-year-old historical residence of Jefferson Davis', Beauvoir, looks out through the historic live oaks onto the Gulf of Mexico in Biloxi. The home had survived thirty hurricanes until 2005. Hurricane Katina struck the Gulf Coast with force and significantly...
Alabama
The Magic of Marble Festival 2021, Sylacauga, Alabama
Michael Zabala making the marble dust fly at the 2021 Magic of Marble Festival April 2021 marked the 13th Anniversary of the Magic of Marble Festival in Sylacauga. It was a rousing success with twenty-five sculptors in attendance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jrX_gDITLE Stone...
Alabama
Catching up with Muffinjaw Designs
Gage and Freddie work the glass Four years ago, I met Freddie Blache of Muffinjaw Designs. I was taken by his creative energy and enthusiasm for his art. We reconnected at a recent demonstration they gave at Mobile Botanical Gardens....
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Musings: The Short Happy Pursuit of Pleasure and Other Journeys
Book Recommendation Musings by Joseph Rosendo Joseph Rosendo, the Emmy winner and internationally known travel guru of PBS’s Travelscope draws from his extensive travel history to delight readers with stories from his 40 years of travel. Musings is a compellation...
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Learning how to travel safely, 2020 travels of Roadrunner Journeys
2020 giveth and 2020 taketh away. January began as usual with me on the road. As the year progressed, things did change drastically. In 2020 we learned to wear masks and distance ourselves from each other. While change is always...
Louisiana
Learning the story of World War II at the National World War II Museum, New Orleans, Louisiana
National World War II Museum at night The National World War II Museum The National World War II Museum preserves the memories, artifacts, and history of World War II. This world-class museum strives continuously to tell and maintain the stories...
Alabama
How to enjoy Thirsty Thursdays in Downtown OWA
Sunset at OWA from Lucy's Thirsty Thursday at Downtown OWA is a popular happy hour that features half-priced appetizers and special drink prices at the participating restaurants. Are you looking for an enjoyable one-night getaway? Think about heading to The...
Alabama
Hiking a Natural Wonder in Alabama, Rickwood Caverns State Park
Rickwood Caverns natural formations Before 2020 took a turn for the worse in March, I hiked the Natural Wonder of Rickwood Caverns State Park in Warrior, Alabama. If cave hiking is your thing, Rickwood is one you don't want to...
Louisiana
Four sites not to be missed in Monroe, Louisiana
Chennault Chennault Aviation Museum The Chennault Aviation Museum is celebrating its 20th year. The museum relates the stories of local veterans. Beginning in 2007 with only two rooms, the museum has grown to multiple display rooms that feature exhibits on...
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