Great Smoky Mountains National Park Is One of the Few Places to Watch Synchronous Fireflies
As dusk deepened into inky darkness, the light show began. At first, it was just a few quick sparks. The flickers were deep in the woods, and I …
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Five UGA students went on a road trip. They returned home as heroes after saving lives
The University of Georgia referred to the young female students as the “Fearless Five.” The label didn’t exactly fit, though. On a recent afternoon in …
12 Disney Theme Parks, 12 Dreamy Destinations: Do You Know Them All?
Most people have heard of Disney and associate the name with movies and theme parks. Many people know there is a Disney theme park in Southern …
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Cheap round-trip flights to New York starting at $399 for business class and $137 for economy
Looking to make a trip to the Big Apple? Of course you are. New York is one of the most iconic cities in the U.S. — and for good reason. From its …
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10 Best Mountain Towns in the South
From a folk music hub in Virginia to an oenophile-favorite spot in Georgia, here are some of the best mountain towns in the South. While it may be well-warranted, the South’s reputation for scorching summer weather isn’t completely accurate. Of course, there are places like Savannah, New Orleans, …
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U.S. Virgin Islands National Park Gets Much Needed Solar Power
When someone talks about national parks, the mental image that forms in your head is probably something like Yosemite, Yellowstone, or maybe the …
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Set for Over $10 Million in Upgrades
Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s Park it Forward program has raised over $10 million in its inaugural year through recreation fee revenues, …