July 14, 2020

A Road to Recovery Update from...Visit North Carolina As North Carolina’s restaurants, hotels, attractions and shops reopen, Count On Me NC is a public health initiative that empowers guests and businesses to help keep everyone safe from COVID-19. { read more } Sharing the latest COVID-19 travel updates from our Southern state partners

We get it. As numbers rise all over, it may feel like you’ll never again be able to share your passion for discovery, exploration and the pure joy of soaking up the open road with your readers. But wait. In this issue of The Open Road with Travel South USA, you’ll find ideas to let your imagination soar over some of the South’s most beautiful scenic byways and drives. Whether by car, motorcycle, RV or bicycle, our state tourism offices have collected a plethora of story ideas to get readers’ motors running for future travel. Yes. We all WILL travel again and Every Day, We Are One Day Closer . In the meantime, we hope these ideas and our new press room will help your livelihood stay afloat during these challenging days by providing trustworthy curated content you may share with your audience if you so choose. Thank you again for all you do.  We’re in this together. Travel South USA wants to support your work by sharing story ideas from our 12 Travel South USA state tourism offices in this newsletter. Each piece links to that state’s new TSUSA Media Room with contact information, photographs and other assets we hope you may find helpful.

Traveling Missouri's Scenic Katy Trail Katy Trail State Park  – America’s longest rail-to-trail project – runs across the midsection of. .. { read more }

A Road Trip on Arkansas's Great River Road  Arkansas’s Great River Road region is one of the most beautiful collections of landscape ... { read more }

Four Scenic Byways to Traverse in Tennessee  Natchez Trace Parkway  – 444-mile stretch winds up from MS, through AL and ends right in ... { read more }

Discover the Road Less Traveled in Kentucky, the Bluegrass State Travelers can take advantage of the state’s central location and beautiful scenic ... { read more}

Scenic Drives Across Virginia Showcase Area's Natural Wonder Virginia is comprised of different regions, each with its own story, culture and unique ... { read more }

Georgia, Your Destination for Epic Drives & Stunning Views Georgia’s Scenic Byways: Drive Among the State’s Breathtaking Scenery ...{ read more }

Take the Scenic Route on Louisiana's Byways Louisiana is full of scenic trails and byways – 19 to be exact. Driving along these ... { read more }

Scenic Routes Lead to Color Across North Carolina With a longtime reputation as the “Good Roads State,” North Carolina invites travelers ...{ read more }

Seeking Fall Foliage Road Trip Through South Carolina Take I-85 to Scenic Highway 11 (Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Byway), known for its... { read more }

Scenic Drives Through Almost Heaven, West Virginia     Sightsee from the comfort of your car with these six scenic drives through the mountains ...{ read more }

Alabama's Backroads are Calling Find great stories perfect for scenic drives by motorcycle, RV, or car in Alabama... { read more }

Take in the Beauty of Mississippi From Two Wheels From rails-to-trails paths to national scenic routes and beachside pathways, visitors can ...{ read more }

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