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By Shuan Butcher Recently, I had Georgia on my mind. Not the Ray Charles version, but the Jimmy Carter one. And a trip to two Georgia towns helped me learn …
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DestinationsFamily TravelHistoryNational ParksPennsylvania
Modern Gettysburg: Less Relic, More Inspired
by Ana Eastepby Ana EastepBy Charity Beth Long Outsiders may see Gettysburg, Pennsylvania as an eternal place of mourning, filled with museums and an endless sea of fallen soldiers’ graves. Though you will still …
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BeachesDestinationsFamily FriendlyFamily TravelSouth Carolina
Surfside Offers Wholesome Family Fun
by Ana Eastepby Ana EastepBy Pam Stultz When I was 8 years old, my parents took the family to Myrtle Beach, S.C., for an unforgettable beach vacation. We made sand castles, rode the waves, …
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DestinationsFamily TravelHikingNational ParksRoad TripsScenic BywaysVirginia
Shenandoah National Park
by Ana Eastepby Ana EastepBy Molly Fellin Spence Its nickname is “the Yellowstone of the East.” With its awe-inspiring landscapes, abundant wildlife, and hundreds of miles of hiking trails, Shenandoah National Park certainly lives …
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DestinationsFamily TravelFood & EatsHistoryVirginia
In Smithfield, the World Ham Capital, Tradition and Progress Blend
by Ana Eastepby Ana EastepBy Reed Hellman It’s easy to get comfortable in a town that has distilled the best parts of traditional Virginia hospitality and combined them with engaging attractions, well-managed events and …