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Mention Alaska, and images of vast wilderness, rugged beauty, and epic outdoor adventures quickly come to mind. Yet beyond its scenery and adventurous spirit, Alaska’s culture and history have stories of their own to tell, and one of them comes alive each summer in Fairbanks.

Welcome to Golden Days, one of Interior


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The Great Smoky Mountains National Park attracts more visitors each year than any other national park in the USA. However, few people know that a group of determined Girl Scouts once saved an island in what is now the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont. In the 1930s, Camp Margaret Townsend sat along the Middle Prong of the Little River. Here, girls swam, camped, and l...


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Southwest Louisiana has always known how to celebrate, and Lake Charles is no exception. I experienced my first Mardi Gras in this gem of a city, and I loved every minute of it. Unlike the louder party atmosphere associated with New Orleans’ rowdy Bourbon Street, Mardi Gras in Lake Charles offers a family-friendly celebration.

Families gather along parade routes, child...


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Uncovering Appalachia: The Real Story Behind One of America’s Most Misunderstood Regions

Who are the Appalachian people?

However you picture Appalachia, there’s a good chance the reality is far more complex, layered, and fascinating than the stereotypes we’ve been taught to believe.


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Howey‑in‑the‑Hills may be the best‑kept secret in Lake County, Florida. It’s tiny, but its story is anything but. In these rolling hills, yes, Florida really does have hills, the state’s citrus industry found its footing.

The Vision of William Howey

William Howey first visited the area in 1914 and fell in love with the landscape he called “The Florida Alps.” By 1920, h...


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