Red Tails, Tuskegee, AL

New film recognizes contributions of African-American pilots who trained in Alabama

by Tiffani Hill-Patterson | December 28, 2011

“To the last minute, to the last man ... we fight.”

When I first saw the trailer for Red Tails, opening Jan. 20, I got goosebumps. It looks like a great action film.

Produced by George Lucas (Star Wars), and starring Cuba Gooding Jr. (Jerry Maguire), Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow), and Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), the film tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-Americans to become fighter …

Cool Temps and Wild Flowers in Highlands, NC

The Rhodies are blooming, the Rhodies are blooming!

by Mike Turner | June 30, 2011

While the Blue Ridge “Smokies” are widely known for their vibrant “leaf” season in the fall, there is a little-known secret about June.

The ever-present Rhododendrons are in bloom, providing an impressive bouquet of white and light pink flowers for you to enjoy as you make your way along a mountain trail or a winding, country road. They are in various states of bloom right now, and I estimate there is another 3 weeks …

Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, Pooler, Georgia

Spectacularly curated museum honors WW2 airmen

by Suzanna Mars | June 19, 2011

Fatso.  Battlin’ Butch.  Fritz Blitz.  Sugarfoot.  Lonesome Polecat.   The nicknames speak of a time in our history when patriotism ran high and when “We are at war” meant all of us.  The affectionate nicknames are chiseled onto plaques that are mounted on a wall in the memorial garden at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Pooler, Georgia.  They commemorate aircraft and crews that were part of the 8^th, which got its start just down …

Alabama Chicken and Egg Festival 2011, Moulton, AL

Two-day event salutes chickens and eggs – and offers a gaggle of fun

by Lynn Grisard Fullman and Milton Fullman Jr. | February 18, 2011

If your mother taught you that chickens are to be fried, baked or grilled, then you have more to learn.

The clucking, pecking, puttering little fellows annually get a proper salute when Moulton hosts the Alabama Chicken and Egg Festival.

This year’s festival will be held April 9 and 10 at the Lions Club Fairgrounds in the north Alabama town of Moulton.

I doubt you will leave knowing whether the …

Natchitoches, LA

Charming Louisiana town combines culture, history, arts, and southern hospitality

by Cheré Coen | January 25, 2011

Before New Orleans was settled by the French, there was Natchitoches, a remote outpost among the Louisiana wilderness that brought together many cultures and nationalities.

Today, this charming town represents everything that makes Louisiana special — a myriad of peoples, unique history and traditions, great food and one of the best places to visit to get away from the stresses of life.

Natchitoches (pronounced Nack-a-tish) dates back to 1714 when Frenchmen Louis Juchereau …

The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, Lexington, KY

The very best of competitive horsemanship comes to Lexington in 2010

by Fiona Young-Brown | August 12, 2010

With eight events over the course of sixteen days, the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games promises to be an event to remember. Beginning on September 25, the WEG will take place at the Kentucky Horse Park, and as many as half a million visitors are expected to attend.

The World Equestrian Games are held every four years, at a different worldwide location each time. They feature the very best …