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[ July 26, 2026 ] Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge designated as Georgia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site News
[ July 24, 2026 ] Ohio AG opinion affirms township authority over lodging taxes News
[ July 22, 2026 ] New Jersey bill cracks down on unlicensed limo operators News
[ July 21, 2026 ] Dublin’s EPIC museum to be featured on documentary series News
[ July 14, 2026 ] Ohio welcomed nearly 245 million visits in 2025 News

Of trains and drunken debauchery in Music City

June 7, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Music City has such a fun vibe, and some people are taking it too far.

Make Memorial Day a part of every trip and every day

May 30, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Memorial Day is a poignant reminder of the sacrifice so many have made on behalf of the country. We should pause on this day every year to give thanks and remember.

Does Atlanta have an Olympic legacy? When it comes to venues, the answer might surprise you

May 21, 2022 Todd DeFeo

If forced to give an opinion, I would say Atlanta has a love/hate relationship with the 1996 Olympic Games.

Enjoying a moment to observe the Dallas skyline

May 17, 2022 Todd DeFeo

During the pandemic, I realized my approach to travel changed. Whereas before COVID-19 pretty much put a damper on fun, I tried to cram in as many museums as possible. Now, I like to book some time to walk through town.

Islamorada memorial remembers 1935 hurricane

April 8, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 is one of the worst natural disasters in the country’s history. In Islamorada, just east of U.S. 1 at mile marker 82, the Florida Works Progress Administration (WPA) built a monument to the disaster.

Nixon Library

April 8, 2022 Todd DeFeo

A closer look at Georgia’s Allatoona Dam

March 27, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Lake Allatoona, formally named Allatoona Lake, is a popular destination for campers, day-trippers and nature enthusiasts. But the lake wouldn’t be possible if not for Allatoona Dam.

An old postcard sheds new light into former ‘motor court’

March 16, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Old postcards often highlight destinations we wouldn’t necessarily think to highlight today. A perfect example is the A&W Motor Court in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Dalton landmark traces its origin to a 1920s hotel

March 16, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Western & Atlantic Railroad had a significant impact on Dalton and helped spur several hotels in the city across the years.

The story behind the unexpected German monument in Chattanooga National Cemetery

March 12, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The monument honors 92 German soldiers who died on American soil as prisoners of war during World War I.