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11 Best Fishing Spots & Destinations in the World
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11 Best Fishing Spots & Destinations in the World

While fishing is a favorite hobby for many and a livelihood for millions, some fishing grounds are richer than others. Here are the 11 best fishing spots and destinations in the world. We’ll explain what you can catch there and why they’re such a great fishing destination. 11 Best Fishing Spots & Destinations in the…

Explore Rolling Fork MS – Where The Teddy Bear Began
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Explore Rolling Fork MS – Where The Teddy Bear Began

It all began when President Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Mississippi to go on a bear hunt. The exact location of the hunt is lost to time, although history agrees that it was around Rolling Fork, MS. However, what is known is that President Roosevelt’s hunt resulted in the birth of one of America’s most of…

Bonfires on the Levee: A Louisiana Holiday Tradition
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Bonfires on the Levee: A Louisiana Holiday Tradition

There are many holiday traditions like decorating trees, leaving cookies for Santa, Christmas caroling, and all the other things that go along with Christmas. However, one Louisiana tradition that I find most intriguing is the Bonfires on the Levee. This tradition started decades ago and still continues today. The story goes, as it was told to…

Gorgeous Gardens & Lodging at Houmas House Plantation

Houmas House in Darrow, LA is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway. Built near the banks of the Mississippi River Houmas House offers guests exquisite rooms tucked away from the historic home and gardens. Houmas House offers 38 acres of gorgeous landscaping, ponds and a live oak alley. Enjoy a mint julep while exploring…

American Pickers, whiskey & fun in charming Le Claire, IA

American Pickers, whiskey & fun in charming Le Claire, IA

Where can you find American Pickers, Buffalo Bill, a Mississippi River tug of war, great whiskey and so much more? If you guessed Le Claire, IA you’d be correct. This sleepy small town just north of Davenport comes alive in the summer and welcomes tourists from around the world. The surge in tourism is due,…