Scenes Around Mississippi
We detoured to Magnolia to visit the Lynyrd Skynyrd Memorial, which is near the site of the infamous plane crash. Doug deemed it a key moment in the history of rock-n-roll, and therefore worthy of …
Category: Music
Amusements / Architecture / Authors / Books / Music
Sights Around New Orleans
Hello new state (in the van) Louisiana! We had just a day to spend in the French Quarter, much of which was taken up with the St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 and food tours we …
Hank Williams Museum
Though neither of us are especially fans of Hank Williams, we know he was a legend in the annals of music history, so we thought a visit to the Hank Williams Museum worthwhile. Located in …
The Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House
Though neither of us are big Allman Brothers Band fans in particular, we know an iconic band when we see one, so we went to The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House in …
ZOSO, the Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
We’re always on the lookout for fairs, festivals, events, shows, and concerts that might be occurring on or near our route during our travels. Jennifer will check local event calendars to see what special events …
The Kazoobie Kazoo Factory
I’m not sure why, but I felt unreasonably giddy about the idea of touring a kazoo factory. Doug was not so excited about the opportunity, but I think even he had fun in the end. …
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
Doug and I went to the Stephen Foster Museum located in Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park while passing by White Springs, Florida. Who is Stephen Foster you ask? Well, you won’t find out …
Patsy Cline Historic House and Gravesite
The Patsy Cline Historic House in Winchester, Va., was the home of the country music legend for five years, 1948-1953, when she was 16 until her first marriage at age 21. Born Virginia Patterson Hensley …
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum
Neither of us are big country music fans in particular, but since we’re open to all kinds of experiences, we thought we ought to stop at a place labeled the “birthplace” of country music. I …
Architecture / Art / Authors / Museums / Music
Scenes from Asheville, North Carolina
Though Doug and I have been to Asheville before, we steered the van there again because it’s where Doug’s lifetime friend Andrew lives. Doug and Andrew have been friends since before junior high, which means …