First Lieutenant Alonzo "Lon" Cushing was decorated with the nation's highest military honor for his service at Gettysburg. The presentation was more than 150 years in the making.
Alonzo Cushing and my Gettysburg visit
Travel with Tamela
Leaf Peeping and More in the Smoky Mountains
With a fabulous forecast in the region this week and weekend, I'm headed to the Smoky Mountains! Nothing like fresh air, beautiful scenery—hopefully some local apples—to invigorate the soul!
What’s behind the Haunted House at Creekside Manor?
I occasionally contribute to the KOA (Kampgrounds of America) blog. Last year, I was speaking at a Maryland cancer event and got a tip that a nearby campground operated a haunted house with a regional draw.
Chattanooga, You’re More than Your Tourist Traps!
Headed from Cherokee, North Carolina to Chattanooga, Tennessee I started seeing billboards for Rock City and its sister properties on Lookout Mountain everywhere. They gave me a Wall Drug Store feeling.
Cherokee and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
I created this free guide to planning a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Just click the link below. No registration required.
FDR’s Little White House and the Joy of Solo Travel
Coming home from my recent swing through the Deep South I found myself northeast of Columbus, Georgia on a byway. I came upon a brown highway sign—always a welcome sight to my eyes—that said "FDR's Little White House 15 miles." The arrow pointed left.
Gettysburg and My “Mixed” Marriage
Floydfest 2013
The 80-acre plateau where Floyd is located is turned into tent city for Floydfest, so hopefully you've taken my advice to try camping.
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