Something happens in the gardens at Biltmore during the summer. It’s as if every leaf, petal and blade of grass blends together into a living Monet painting. A summertime visit to Biltmore requires a relaxed pace for immersing in the gardens’ rich hues and intoxicating scents. Tropical plants and palms figure heavily into the mix […]
Test drive your road trip. This summer millions of travelers will set their sights on the famed Blue Ridge Parkway, traditionally the most visited unit in the National Park System. With 469 miles of cinematic views traversing the highest peaks in the East and connecting to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway […]
The Smithsonian Magazine has just named Sedona, Arizona as one of the most remarkable towns in America on its “20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2014” list. Here is what the Smithsonian Magazine has to say about the splendor of Sedona: “Approaching Sedona, you will feel your jaw drop as pinnacles, hoodoos and buttes rise—crimson, carmine, […]
I-40 westbound and eastbound rest areas near Benson, North Carolina have recently re-opened after a nine-month remodeling project. The North Carolina Department of Transportation spent $1.5 million for renovations and upgrades designed and decorated to pay homage to the state’s signature industry. NCDOT spokeswoman Jennifer Garifo says “When people get off of I-40 on either eastbound […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. —Entertainment legend Dolly Parton announced today plans for $300 million in capital investments in The Dollywood Company over the next 10 years. The investment includes new attractions, resorts and the creation of more than 2,500 jobs. Construction is under way on the new FireChaser Express rollercoaster, opening in March 2014 at Dollywood. […]
