Dothan Area Botanical Gardens
Alabama is home to several fine botanical gardens. Travelers heading south may want to explore the Dothan Area Botanical Gardens, where a peaceful stroll through the 50 acres of manicured gardens awaits. While the grounds may not be as extensive as others around the state,...
Tuscaloosa’s Riverwalk
On game days in Tuscaloosa, traffic grinds to a chaotic crawl as some 100,000 fans converge on the west-central Alabama town’s football stadium. However, during the other 350 or so days of the year, residents and visitors seek out other diversions, including the town’s libraries,...
To Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave
One hundred years ago, tragedy struck at the site of what is now Mammoth Cave National Park. Nevertheless, the heartbreaking incident led to nationwide recognition of the astonishing cave system and the surrounding area. With over 420 miles of mapped passageways, it’s the largest known...
To Georgia’s Spectacular Providence Canyon
It seems almost every state lays claim to possession of a mini version of the Grand Canyon, and Georgia is no exception. Just a 2-hour drive from Montgomery, Providence Canyon State Park near Lumpkin is a jewel amongst Georgia’s 47 state parks. Just past the...
To the AUM Forest Trail
Enjoying an urban forest with meandering walking paths or hiking trails is not always a luxury available to city dwellers hoping to briefly escape the fast pace of metropolitan life. Fortunately, the Auburn University at Montgomery campus is home to such an inviting green haven...