Do you know all the South truly has to offer? Not just the tourist-known sites, but the “off-the-beaten-path” places with cultural or historical significance, or those special places that only the true locals know? Stay tuned for Southern Journeys, an exciting new online travel series about Southern travel and culture – including killer food, awesome music, Gulf-tastic nature, paddle-powered adventures and even a little Southern history – coming this fall to an online connection near you. Presented by National Geographic’s U.S. Gulf Coast States Geotourism in partnership with VisitSouth, this 24-episode online travel series will highlight breath-taking destinations, swamp-filled attractions and activities for all ages throughout Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida.
March 14, 2017
Take a Walk On The Wild Side
When Southern Journeys goes into the swamp, we really go INTO the swamp. Come along as we get our feet…
February 28, 2017
Hot Tamales At Doe’s Eat Place
How did the hot tamale become a staple of the Mississippi Delta? To find the answer, Southern Journeys visits Doe’s…
February 21, 2017
Vicksburg National Military Park
History comes alive at this pivotal place on the Mississippi River. Join Southern Journeys for a monumental lesson on the…
February 14, 2017
Lasyone’s Famous Meat Pies
There’s more to Louisiana cuisine than gumbo. Southern Journeys sinks its teeth into a world-famous meat pie at the place…
February 7, 2017
Delta Blues Museum In Clarksdale, Mississippi
Southern Journeys gets the blues in “the land where the blues began” – Clarksdale, Mississippi. We peek into the music’s…
January 31, 2017
Music History of Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Catch the vibe with Southern Journeys as we boogie down to Muscle Shoals, Alabama. See where America’s music was made…
January 24, 2017
Rocking Out In Tupelo, Mississippi
Southern Journeys puts on our blue suede shoes and dances over to Tupelo, Mississippi. We spend the day at the…
January 17, 2017
A Small Peek At Fairhope, Alabama
Southern Journeys explores the bayside downtown district of Fairhope, Alabama, a historic community packed with arts, eats and antiques. Find…
January 10, 2017
Out For A Stroll In Covington, Louisiana
Tucked into the pine forests 40 miles north of New Orleans, the 200-year-old town of Covington, Louisiana, blends history and…
January 3, 2017
The Hopping Style of Bay St Louis
The artsy, inviting community of Bay St. Louis on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is experiencing a rebirth. Join Southern Journeys…