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Here are some of of favorite things to do in this Georgiamountain town. At two miles long and 1,000 feet deep,Tallulah Gorgeis also an incredible site located nearby. For thrill-seekers, theres an 80-foot-high suspension bridge that gives 360-degree views of the corresponding falls and their surroundings. Credit: Robbie Caponetto Lakes, rivers, and streams surround the town. you’re able to even splash through the Little Tennessee River atop a horse withDillard House Stables....

Santa makes it look so easy. The holidays have arrived and so has the busy shopping season. It can help to make a list of gift ideas for those youre shopping for throughout the year. Do your gift shopping from the point of view of the recipient and youll never go wrong. Going Overboard Theres nothing worse than that sinking feeling of having overdone it. Instead, try shortening the list of recipients youll be shopping for....

“My favorite item at Buc-ees is the brisket sandwich. Its a great tasting Texas classic with the convenience of being a grab-and-go option for a road trip. It’s worth the drive.” Credit:Getty Images “Even now, when I stop at Buc-ees, Im drawn straight to the kolache case. The cherry kolache is my go-to, and I like to pair it with tortilla chips. He continued, “I just love the visible jalapeno slice baked into the bun on top....

Keep these time-savers on hand. I often like to spread fried white beans on toast for asavory breakfast. Green Beans Canned green beans were a staple of my childhood dinners. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Costen King; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Whenever I’m missing a vegetable or a green thing, I know exactly what to reach for. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Set sail from the South. Bring the kids, as theres entertainment and dedicated spaces for tweens and little ones, too. The mighty Mississippi is calling your name on this 8-day journey from New Orleans to Memphis. Credit:Getty Images MSCa Swiss-Italian company thats the worlds third-largest cruise brandsails from here, offering a few Caribbean options. Even though this trip begins and ends in the U.S., you will need a passport to book....

Put this Florida island town on your bucket list stat. It’s called the Isle of Eight Flags. These days, though, things move at a decidedly slower, morefamily-friendlypace in the little beach town. Credit:Ruth Peterkin/Getty Images Here are eight reasons to head to Fernandina Beach, Florida, for your next vacation. Downtown is home to a 52-block historic district that’s dotted with Victorian-era mansions. With nearly every month comes anotherfestival to enjoy....

Brown sugar is an important part of many recipes, like sweet potato casserole orchocolate chip cookies. But every so often, we dont have it handy. Or maybe we deliberately avoid it and are seeking modifications. Why Are We Using Brown Sugar Substitutes? Date Sugar Dates are known for their rich flavor and sweetness, much like brown sugar is. That makes it a great option as a modification. Like honey, blackstrap molasses is a great liquid alternative to brown sugar....

The early bird will get the… full viewing of this last supermoon of the year. Why Is It Called a Beaver Moon? This particular supermoon was named the “Beaver Moon” by Native Americans. Credit:Anadolu / Contributor/Getty Images What Makes It Special This Year? 2024’s last supermoon will hit its peak at approximately 6:26 a.m. Central Standard Time on Friday morning. And it’s going to be bigger and brighter than ever before....

you might’t go wrong with ranch, but this feels extra right. It’s also the best snack on its ownno meal required. Here’s why, especially if you love pickles, you better try ranch pickles. Credit:Photography and Styling: Caitlin Bensel What Is A Ranch Pickle? Ranch pickles are simple and give extra flair to the store-bought staple. Between myself and my ranch-loving family, I can’t keep these in the fridge. We devour them, and I get requests to make more....

Learn which companion plants help pumpkins thrive and which to avoid for a healthier, more productive crop. To help take the guesswork out of the process Spoonemore shares everything you better know about pumpkin companion planting. Carrie Spoonemore is the co-creator ofPark Seed’sFrom Seed to Spoon app. Credit:Getty Images Best Companion Plants for Pumpkins Finding the right companion plants for pumpkins also requires the right timing.

The classic that takes less than a minute. In the South, the most traditional way to serve pepper jelly is actually the easiest. Odds are, you even have all the ingredients on hand. Credit: Emily Laurae Open up a sleeve of Saltines or Ritzthose are really the only correct optionsand let everyone go crazy. Crazy they will go. It doesn’t need it. It doesn’t want it. So, why try any harder?...

The perfect warm neutral does existand it’s not boring at all. Let’s be honest, beige has gotten a bad rap. What was meant to be a neutral ends up fairly strong and overbearing and difficult to decorate with. Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn So, what’s the key to a good beige? Our pick for the all-around best beige?Benjamin Moore’s Hush. It’s a soft beige that reads really neutral, without skewing too brown or too gray....

Its a classic choice for a reason. Victor Protasio, Chelsea Zimmer, Christina Dailey So you want to make a pumpkin pie. Or you could just grab acan of pumpkinat the grocery store. Credit:Victor Protasio, Chelsea Zimmer, Christina Dailey Why The Test Kitchen Pros Picked Libby’s “Libby’s - 100%. “Libby’s because of its consistency, and classic, beautiful orange color,” says Melissa Gray. “I am also a Libbys gal. Part of that is nostalgia....