TravelSeptember 4, 2026
20 BEST STOPS FOR MUSIC LOVERS ON I-65
From live music venues to music history museums and significant attractions, you'll find them on I-65.
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22 Best Stops for Sweet Treats on I-65
For those with a sweet tooth, I-65 from Gary, Indiana to Mobile, Alabama is like being in Willy Wonka's Chocolate…
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Visiting Helen Keller’s Birthplace in Tuscumbia, Alabama
Helen Keller is one of Alabama's most admired natives. A tour of her childhood home is educational and inspirational.
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10 Best Stops on I-65 in Indiana for Foodies and History Buffs
Interstate 65 leads travelers to plenty of tasty and interesting places for those with time to take an exit and…
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TravelJune 16, 2026
Visit Huntsville Botanical Garden: Summertime or Anytime
Golden Hour at Huntsville Botanical Garden happens on Friday nights in the summer. It is a great time to stroll…
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TravelMay 16, 2026
ALABAMA GOODS and Other Huntsville and Madison Stores I’ve Recently Discovered
A shop completely filled with Alabama goods and creations, new stores on Main Street in Madison and at Stovehouse in…
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TravelMay 11, 2026
ShopMOSS: The Flair of Italy Has Come to The Village of Providence
One of my new favorite stores opened in The Village of Providence in Huntsville in August of 2025. ShopMOSS is…
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GARDENS & GUMBO: Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, and Home
On past trips, we've spent considerable time in Baton Rouge -- and I do recommend that you enjoy the sights…
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GARDENS & GUMBO: Part 3 – Breaux Bridge, Lake Charles, and the Creole Nature Trail
Visiting the laidback town of Breaux Bridge required a short backtrack from Lafayette before heading to Lake Charles, but the…
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GARDENS AND GUMBO: Celebrating Steve’s Retirement Part 2
The first thing on our agenda for Saturday in Lafayette, LA was a Cajun Food Tour. We arrived at the…
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GARDENS AND GUMBO: Celebrating Steve’s Retirement Part 1
Steve and I love Louisiana -- the food, the people, the Zydeco music, the culture, and the natural environment. We…
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TravelJune 7, 2025
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
What were parents of the 50's thinking when they taught this bedtime prayer to children? "Now I lay me down…
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