Backroad Traveler: Chelsea/Wilsonville Alabama
Recently a friend and I traveled the backroads of Chelsea and Wilsonville in Alabama. We began our journey in mid-morning and returned home as the sun was going down. We took every backroad we could find. Some roads led us to old homeplaces, abandoned vehicles, and...
Backroad Traveler: Church in Cropwell, Alabama
Driving south on Hwy 231 out of Pell City, to your right sitting on a hill is Coosa Valley Baptist Church, a beautiful old church with white clapboard siding and interesting roof lines. The steeple and windows add even more architectural charm. The church, established 1840, also served as a school for many years.
Backroad Traveler: Discovering Blackberry Tea
Traveling through the back roads of the Carolinas opens up an entirely new world that is both intriguing and educational. One of our discoveries while driving through a rural area in South Carolina was a small Blackberry Vineyard growing in the front yard of a home owner. We started our own blackberry garden last year, so this was something that caught our interest. We pulled into the drive, knocked on the door, and the gardener was more than pleased to give a tour
