What to See and Do on a Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip

Stretching 469 miles through the breathtaking landscapes of Virginia and North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Parkway is often called “America’s Favorite Drive.” Designed in the 1930s to connect the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Shenandoah National Park, this scenic route offers a captivating blend of history, culture, and nature. Travelers on a Blue Ridge […]

Birdwatching at the Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge

Have you been thinking about trying birdwatching? One of the best places to experience it is the Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1980. This swath of land preserves one of the Mississippi Delta’s most extensive remaining tracts of bottomland hardwood forests. This diverse habitat supports over 400 mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish […]

Best Places to See Fall Foliage in Mississippi

A quiet scenic byway cutting through stands of colorful trees, The Natchez Trace Parkway is not only one of the best places to see fall foliage in Mississippi, but it’s also a beautifully designed scenic drive with many wonderful stops along the way. From hidden waterfalls and quick nature hikes to more rugged trails where […]