Tag: georgia
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How to Honor MLK Through Travel
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s leadership in the U.S. civil rights movement and violent assassination have left an unparalleled legacy. His peace, passion and perseverance have changed the world and continue to influence us today. You can see how for yourself at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Then, you…
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Tour the Allman Brothers Band House in Macon, Georgia
The house is big, but the legend is bigger. Visit the Allman Brothers Band (ABB) Museum in Macon, Georgia, and you’ll see for yourself. It’s called The Big House, after all. Band members and their significant others rented it in 1970 with some of their earliest proceeds after signing with Macon-based Capricorn Records. The Big…
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Hiking in Ocmulgee National Monument, Georgia
If you’re stationed in Warner Robins or otherwise find yourself in Middle Georgia, there’s a great place to hike in the footsteps of indigenous people dating back 17,000 years: Ocmulgee National Monument. This free-entry area offers a natural and historical experience with plenty of parking, gentle trails and ample signage. SPOILER ALERT: what you’ll be…