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Wendy Edwards 
Mississippi is a state that evokes a conglomeration of mystery, emotion and romance. With its Spanish moss laden oaks whose roots sprawl out in all directions, its sleepy little towns and the history that each keeps, Mississippi is a place in the Southeast that deserves attention from the traveler looking for a place to slow … Read more
Ohio is one of those states that surprised me. It’s in the middle of the United States surrounded by states that have no ocean and a lot of land that stretches for miles. To be honest, I wasn’t real enthused about touring around Ohio, but after a few weeks in this state, I became a … Read more
Missouri was one of those states that I was less than enthused about visiting. Driving through the mid-west can be monotonous and tiring with long stretches of corn fields in every direction. However, Missouri must have known it needed to impress a discerning and weary traveler, because it really showed up! After all, it is … Read more
I have a secret. A notoriously underrated travel destination that you will be thrilled to explore. Wisconsin has the reputation of being a cold, cheese obsessed, football crazed state that you won’t “get” unless you go there. Well, I guess all this is true, but there is so much more to this midwestern “Badger State”. … Read more
What do umbrellas, Babe Ruth and the Ouija Board all have in common? if you said they all got their start in Maryland, you’d be correct! Maryland is one of those states that represent America well. With a diverse population, varying landscape and so many things to do, Maryland is a great place to kick … Read more
Whether you call it “The Crossroads of America” or “The Racing Capital of the World”, Indiana is definitely a charismatic state that boasts cornfields for days, Caribbean-like water views and so much to do and see, you will need a while to explore it all. Top this off with more NBA players produced than any … Read more
Illinois is the Land of Lincoln, the site of the first McDonald’s and the first state to abolish slavery. With all these accolades, it’s bound to be a great state to visit. Ronald Reagan, Michelle Obama and Walt Disney top the list of famous people from this state known for wide open spaces and big … Read more
Riding through Pennsylvania is like riding back through time. Much of it is still farmland and largely unchanged from before the Europeans settled. Rolling fields of gold, farms chocked full of grazing animals, farm equipment and bountiful harvests. Pennsylvania is full of history. Independence Hall, The Liberty Bell and Valley Forge all lie within this … Read more
Alabama is a state that really has something for everyone. Mountains, ocean shores, beautiful cities and the southern hospitality that is so famous in the region. I grew up visiting Birmingham and the Gulf Shores for vacations. I’m here to tell you that this Georgia Peach wholeheartedly recommends Alabama for a holiday. Whether it be … Read more
Whenever I think of New Hampshire, I think of fall. Leaves of bright orange and golden yellow and pumpkin patches and apple cider. Yum! But, there is so much more to this state than all things autumn. New Hampshire has Atlantic coastline to delight any visitor, the tallest peak in the Northeast for the adventurous … Read more