Missouri Botanical Garden
I talked Doug into the Missouri Botanical Garden because it’s also a birding hotspot. Alas, it was a hot day and there were tons and tons of people there, so he didn’t enjoy it quite …
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The Solar Eclipse and a Few Sites in Western Kentucky
Way back in July 2023, we decided we wanted to see the total solar eclipse of 2024. But even then, many campgrounds in the path of totality were sold out! We wound up in Kentucky …
John James Audubon Museum and Park
We stayed at the campground in the 700-acre John James Audubon State Park in Henderson, Kentucky for several days. While there we were able to do some birding, see the total solar eclipse, and also …
Dixon Gallery & Gardens
The Dixon Gallery and Gardens was on our list because its collection focuses on French and American impressionism, with an added bonus of gardens on the grounds. After perusing the small but lovely items inside, …
Memphis Botanic Garden
I was excited to go to the Memphis Botanic Garden because – well, flowers – but it turned out it was kinda low on flowers being so early in the Spring. There were some beautiful …
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 …
Sites in Vicksburg, Mississippi
We of course were in Vicksburg to see the National Military Park, but we made the most of our short time there. I’m here to tell you, there’s not much to it. In addition to …
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Scenes from the Coast of Louisiana
We didn’t spend much time in Louisiana — a dash to the coast to do a little birding, see some Rugby, and spend a day in New Orleans before turning northward again. One of my …
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Scenes from Montgomery, Alabama
The original portion of the Alabama State Capitol Building was completed in 1851, though subsequent additions have been made. In 1861 the Confederate States of America (CSA) were created in the Senate Chamber, and CSA …
Birding in Central Georgia
During our trek across Georgia from Augusta to Columbus, we made a number of stops to do some birding where we could. In case you haven’t caught on, we’ve just started birding, and it’s much …