A Day at Black Bayou Lake Our Stay in Monroe, LA Swamps, Alligators, and Cypress Knees We were ready for a day to be entirely surrounded by nature. So we headed to the Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, one of Louisiana’s 23 national wildlife refuges. The first refuge for migratory birds was established by […]
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Starkville Charm Mississippi Our Little Starkville Retreat Our cute Airbnb in student city Starkville, MS, was located in the center of the former Cotton District. Today, the site is a national example of new urbanism. This part of town has a cozy vibe with walkable streets, public spaces, restaurants and bars around the corner, and
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Exploring the Natchez Trace Parkway Mississippi A Scenic Drive on the Natchez Trace Parkway We drove a part of the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway, a 444-mile route stretching from Natchez, Mississippi, to Nashville, Tennessee. The parkway roughly follows the Old Natchez Trace, a historic trail used by various groups, including Native Americans, early settlers known
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A Petrified Forest in the South Mississippi Ancient Giants: Mississippi’s Petrified Forest The Mississippi Petrified Forest, a registered natural landmark since 1966, is a unique natural wonder and one of only two petrified forests in the eastern United States. Although we visited the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona last year, we were glad we
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Elvis Birthplace Museum Chapel Park Mississippi From Humble Beginnings, Exploring Elvis’s Birthplace We drove to Tupelo to visit Elvis Birthplace Museum Chapel Park. Built by his father, the small shotgun home stands in its original location. The stove and fireplace were the only original items from when Elvis lived there. However, with the help of
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Exploring the Beauty of the Buffalo River Arkansas A Scenic Hike on the Ozark to Pruitt Trail On this beautiful autumn day, we hiked the Ozark to Pruitt Trail, a moderate and popular part of the Buffalo River Trail. The Buffalo River is a national river that winds its way through the heart of the
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Bull ShoalsWhite River State Park Arkansas A Day at Bull Shoals White River State Park The Ozarks are known for forests, mountains, and lakes. However, the lakes are artificial. In the last century, six dams in the White River were built to prevent flooding. And that’s why we wanted to visit one of these dams
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Visiting A Few Points of Interest in The Ozarks! Arkansas Christ of the Ozarks The first point of interest was the 67-foot-tall Christ of the Ozarks statue, a well-known landmark since 1966 on Magnetic Mountain in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. While the statue is tall, I wasn’t impressed by its aesthetics: the measurements seemed off, and
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Our Ozark Escape in Harrison, AR Arkansas Our Week in Charming Harrison, AR For a week, we settled into a lovely Airbnb in Harrison, Arkansas, a charming town in the Ozarks’ heart. Known for its natural beauty, Harrison also has a complex history. While it’s often praised as one of the ‘Best Small Towns in
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Exploring Congaree’s Untouched Beauty South Carolina March 2022 Getting Soaked in Congaree National Park Despite the anticipated rain and thunderstorms, we explored Congaree National Park on our last day in the Windsor area. At the Harry Hampton Visitor Center – the name pays tribute to the man who helped save Congaree – we learned that
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