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Adventure in Chattanooga: Hang gliding, kayaking, whitewater rafting, biking offered in scenic mountain town

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Tuesday, June 30. 2009
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BY SHERRY LEWIS
The scenic mountain town of Chattanooga, Tenn., offers plenty of exciting outdoor adventures, including hang gliding, kayaking, whitewater rafting and bicycling. It’s only a three-hour drive so it’s the perfect spot for a weekend getaway, but with all this thriving city has to offer, I’d plan on staying an entire week.

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Alabama coastal destination: Boating adventures at Gulf Shores

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Tuesday, June 16. 2009
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Oyster and shrimping excursions, nature cruises and yachting are among the boat adventures awaiting visitors to Gulf Shores, Ala.
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Escape to Magnolia Springs, Ala., for step back in time

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Tuesday, June 2. 2009
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Stroll down a street lined with a canopy of oak trees to join a community potluck supper…Sit on the front porch of a quaint bed and breakfast and sip sweet tea…Check out the produce and cheese at the general store…Go to church services at the historic white wood frame church.
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Spring great time to visit Stone Mountain Park

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Monday, April 13. 2009
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For 7-year-old Jake Myler, the best part of his visit to Stone Mountain Park was playing in The Barn. He loved running and climbing and throwing the balls. His day at the park included several visits to The Barn. As for 8-year old Sarah Minish, she enjoyed taking the skyride to the top of the mountain and seeing the pretty view. She also had fun sitting on the mountain and having a snack with her friends. For me, the best part of the day was watching the joy and excitement Sarah and Jake had as we covered as much ground as possible during our day-long visit to Stone Mountain Park. There is so much to do that you could easily make stretch your visit over several days in order to experience everything. It’s easy to see why Stone Mountain Park is listed in Frommer’s “500 Places to Visit With Your Kids Before They Grow Up.”

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Adventure at Louisiana crawfish farm tour

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Tuesday, March 31. 2009
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Jeff Davis Parish in Southwest Louisiana offers wonderful Southern hospitality in a charming small town atmosphere.

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Lake Charles adventure: Family-style Mardi Gras highlight of trip

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Tuesday, March 10. 2009
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Forget about New Orleans. For the best Mardi Gras experience to be found, head to Lake Charles, La. Where else can you attend a Royal Gala and see the elaborate costumes of more than 40 krewes? Where else can you participate in a parade and throw beads to the crowd? Where else can you find a family-friendly Mardi Gras that even offers an alcohol-free zone.
Lake Charles, Louisiana, is the place where you will find all of this and more during the wonderful Mardi Gras season each year. Lake Charles is actually a great place to visit any time of the year. The natural beauty of the area, year-round festivals and gaming are just a few of the things that bring visitors to this portion of Southwest Louisiana each year.

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Senior moments….at Forrest Hills Resort

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Tuesday, January 27. 2009
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BY WARREN RESEN

Ads for romantic getaways usually show perfect-looking tennis-clad people on location. Are they the only ones entitled to this life style? Do any of the people in the illustrations look like you? Do they even resemble anyone you know, especially if you are “older?” Well, romance is not only for young people.

Getting away should mean doing something that takes you away from your everyday environment. For a couple, it can be something as simple as walking hand-in-hand on the beach or in the woods while taking the time to reconnect. A getaway should not have to mean seeing how many foreign ports or shops you can fit into a trip. And a getaway, romantic or otherwise, does not have to involve traveling to distant places. Georgians have many nearby places from which to choose, but there is one that I found to be very special.
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Experience the culture, music and food of Lake Charles, La.

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Monday, January 5. 2009
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BY SHERRY LEWIS

Lake Charles is a beautiful get-away located in the southwest corner of Louisiana in the Calcasieu Parish. It’s a wonderful place to soak up the scenery and natural beauty of this part of the state. Then, add the culture, music and food that make Louisiana famous, plus the legendary Southern hospitality, and you will find it’s not only a wonderful place to visit but it’s also a wonderful place to live.

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‘A Country Christmas’: Magical celebration in Nashville

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Thursday, December 4. 2008
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Huge one-of-a-kind Christmas ice sculptures, a high-kicking night of festive fun with the world-famous Rockettes, a holiday meal with country legend Louise Mandrell and an evening carriage ride to see the bright lights and life-size outdoor nativity scene.

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Return to Oz at Beech Mountain, N.C.

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Wednesday, October 29. 2008
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Ever dream of skipping along the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow and Lion on the way to the magical Land of Oz? What about stopping off at Professor Marvel’s wagon to peer into his crystal ball?

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