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Southern Living: The Best Places to Visit in the South

Southern Living: The Best Places to Visit in the South

There are so many beautiful places to visit in the United States, but some of the most breathtaking places are found in the South. The region is known for delicious food, relaxed atmosphere, and kind people—and some areas offer even more than that. Below we’ve listed out some of the best places to visit in the South that truly embrace that Southern lifestyle. You won’t want to miss out on seeing these amazing places!

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8 Summer Travel Packing Tips

8 Summer Travel Packing Tips

It’s vacation season! Did you know that, according to AAA, “nearly 100 million Americans—4 in 10 U.S. adults—are planning to take a family vacation in 2019.” With so much travel happening, you’ve got to stay smart. One of the most important aspects to accomplishing this is your luggage and how you pack it. For your next vacation, we’ve compiled a list of a few summer travel packing tips along with items you should double-check are in your bag before you leave. You’ll never have to worry about not having enough room again!

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7 Simple Tips to Get Your Kids to Play Outside

7 Simple Tips to Get Your Kids to Play Outside

It’s summertime, which means it’s time to get outside and embrace the sunshine! However, as a result of our ever-growing reliance on technology, people are spending more time indoors and less time with nature. In an article by Child in the City, they note how “The National Trust research showed that children are playing outside for an average of just over four hours a week. This compares unfavorably with 8.2 hours for their parents when they were children.”

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Top 5 Camping Spots in Tri-State Area

At Eagle Eye we love taking life outside… camping, backpacking, car camping, overlanding, glamping, or whatever you call it. Experiencing God’s creation and exploring the beautiful outdoors is something we’re passionate about. We’d love to share a few of our favorites with you. There’s more to explore in our backyard than you think.

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8 of the Best Waterfall Hikes in the Smokies

The Great Smoky Mountains may be known for their enchanting mist and spectacular views, but these rounded peaks have another claim to fame: they are home to waterfalls of all shapes and sizes. There’s nothing quite like kicking off your shoes and cooling down next to a beautiful waterfall in the heat of a Southeastern summer, and with more than 20 waterfalls in the park, the Smoky Mountains are the perfect place to do just that.

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A Guide to 15 of the South’s Best Places to Paddle

Southern author Eugene F. Walter once wrote, “summer in the deep South is not only a season, a climate, it’s a dimension. Floating in it, one must be either proud or submerged.” Perhaps this explains why the waters here are so well-explored and appreciated by paddlers from all over the United States. Despite the fact that proud locals would likely prefer their rivers uncrowded, the word is out: the South has epic rivers.

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