Hot Springs National Park
Strolling along the footpath on the east side of Central Avenue in downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas, it’s easy to forget you’re in a National Park. Cross the street, and you’ve officially stepped out of Hot Springs National Park and into the city of Hot Springs...
Rejected Movie Sequels
If it’s March, it’s Oscar month, and this year, a sequel (“Dune: Part Two”) is nominated for Best Picture. This doesn’t happen often, and it’s even rarer for a sequel to win that coveted award, with only two sequels having won Best Picture – do...
Arabia Mountain, Georgia
Montgomery’s central Southeast location makes it an ideal launching point for day or weekend adventures to nearby metropolitan destinations such as New Orleans, Nashville, or Atlanta. If your plans include a visit to the Georgia capitol, don’t miss the opportunity for some outdoor exploration with...
What’s Not to Love About New Zealand?
If you’re looking for a New Year’s adventure, two words: New Zealand! Some years ago, I visited the small but stunningly beautiful country, and everything was spectacular – the scenery, the people, the food, the native animals, and the preponderance of woolly livestock where sheep...
Think Outside the (Gift) Box for Dad This Christmas
Go ahead, try to make Dad’s Christmas day with a pair of Argyle socks, a neon plaid tie, or a sweater so ugly the dog steals and buries it. So this holiday season, think outside the conventional retail box and opt for a memorable gift....