From the peaks of the Appalachian Mountains to the banks of the Ohio River, music is more than a pastime in Kentucky—it's a way of life. The legacy of legends like Bill Monroe, Loretta Lynn and the Everly Brothers still echoes through the hills and hollers, and today, their influence lives on in every...
Fall is an ideal time to spend in the great outdoors in Arkansas, as the leaves change colour to showcase vibrant fall foliage in vivid shades of red, orange and yellow. The cooler temperatures makes for perfect weather to enjoy outdoor activities like camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding, floating,...
Ben Mackin is a communications specialist for the Kentucky Department of Tourism. Before joining KDT, Ben worked as a staff writer and freelancer for a number of publications including the Vicksburg Post, Williamsburg-Yorktown Daily and the State Journal in Frankfort. Kentucky’s...
Ben Mackin is a communications specialist for the Kentucky Department of Tourism. Before joining KDT, Ben worked as a staff writer and freelancer for a number of publications including the Vicksburg Post, Williamsburg-Yorktown Daily and the State Journal in Frankfort. When...
Ben Mackin is a communications specialist for the Kentucky Department of Tourism. Before joining KDT, Ben worked as a staff writer and freelancer for a number of publications including the Vicksburg Post, Williamsburg-Yorktown Daily and the State Journal in Frankfort. "Horsepower"...
The Natural State offers great road trips in the great outdoors. Below are 9 vacation ideas that include easy access to some of Arkansas’ greatest outdoor destinations. Hike & Float the Buffalo National River Along the corridor of the nation’s...
Arkansas is a paddler’s paradise. Whether you're seeking calm waters for a leisurely paddle or a thrilling ride down whitewater rapids, The Natural State delivers. These seven rivers offer some of the best floating experiences in Arkansas, each with its own unique blend of scenery, adventure and serenity. 1....
The arts stir something deep inside. They shake your perspective, stoke emotion, take you places you've never been.They inspire. They offer an escape. Sometimes, they just leave you standing there in awe. That’s the magic.Follow these city itineraries for art lovers for a weekend or weeklong dive into...
Tequila tastings are part of the visitor experience Nayarit's Casa Real de Ixtlan Tequila is happy to give tourists vacationing in the state the lowdown when it comes to doing the bottoms-up routine with Mexico's most famous spirit.The distillery happily hosts visitors curious about the tequila...
Get to know the interior Mexican city of Guadalajara The tourism trade in the interior Mexican city of Guadalajara is getting some airborne assistance from Flair Airlines, which has just begun linking Toronto with a part of Mexico seen as the birthplace of many iconic features of the Latin American...
