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How to Collect 39 National Park Passport Stamps in Coastal Mississippi

by Howard Blount | Jul 4, 2021

Who knew you could collect 39 National Park Passport stamps within the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area? No wonder they call it the Secret Coast! I was a guest of Coastal Mississippi, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may...

Encounter Historic Quail Hunt Plantations in Thomasville GA

by Howard Blount | Sep 14, 2020

Explore a country estate, tour a Neoclassical mansion, and plan special events at two historic quail hunt plantations in Thomasville GA. I was a guest of Thomasville Visitors Center, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate...

Discover Coastal Mississippi’s African American Heritage

by Howard Blount | Jul 5, 2020

Experience Coastal Mississippi’s rich African American heritage at Biloxi Beach, the Pleasant Reed House, St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church, and the 100 Men Hall. I was a guest of Coastal Mississippi, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post...

Meet Three Unconventional Coastal Mississippi Artists

by Howard Blount | Jun 21, 2020

Meet Walter Anderson, Alice Moseley, and George Ohr, three unconventional Coastal Mississippi artists with museums dedicated to their lives and work. I was a guest of Coastal Mississippi, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain...

Tons of Fun Things to Do in Winslow Arizona

by Howard Blount | Jan 12, 2020

Fun things to do in Winslow Arizona, include Route 66, Standin’ On the Corner Park, La Posada Hotel, a thriving arts scene, and amazing day trip destinations. I was a guest of Visit Arizona and Winslow Chamber of Commerce, but all thoughts and opinions...

Tour Flagstaff Attractions On Your Own

by Howard Blount | Dec 15, 2019

Tour Flagstaff attractions on your own with six themed self-guided walking & driving tours, plus stops at the Museum of Northern Arizona and Lowell Observatory. I was a guest of Visit Arizona and Discover Flagstaff, but all thoughts and opinions are my...

A Visit to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

by Howard Blount | Nov 3, 2019

Tour the interactive museum, research the archives, and walk 35-acres of gardens on a visit to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta, Georgia. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...

3 World-Class Atlanta Museums of History

by Howard Blount | Oct 27, 2019

Explore natural history, art history, and the history of disease control all in one day at three world-class Atlanta museums of history. I was a guest of Discover Dekalb, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. Please...

18+ Outstanding Athens Georgia Attractions

by Howard Blount | Oct 18, 2019

From art to architecture, music, history, dining, botanical gardens, and outdoor adventure, these outstanding Athens, Georgia, attractions offer something for everyone. I was a guest of Athens CVB, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may...

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