June 23, 2020

A Road to Recovery Update from...Tennessee's Dept. of Tourist Development  The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) launched a multi-phase campaign today with a mission to raise awareness about traveling safely amid COVID-19 as travel picks up in communities across the state. { read more } Sharing the latest COVID-19 travel updates from our Southern state partners

Southern Story Ideas to Keep Cool this Summer

It’s officially summertime in the South. While the past few months have kept us apart and often feeling isolated, more and more people are ready to venture out safely, seeking cool comforts close to home. From waterfalls, lakes, rivers and beaches to cool breezes in mountain elevations, your readers will find calming ways to getaway while maintaining social distancing with these top Southern story ideas.   We are all in this together. Travel South USA wants to support you by sharing story ideas from our 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.

Stay Cool this Summer at Georgia's Hidden Waterfalls, Lakes and Beaches  The beauty of Georgia's waterfalls can lure even the not-so-outdoorsy types off the beaten... { read more }

The Legend of Littlefoot in Alabama's Little River Canyon  Little River Canyon, located atop northeast Alabama’s Lookout Mountain, was... { read more }

Scenic Drives. Breathtaking Waterfalls. The Perfect Combination for your next Almost Heaven Road Trip  Throughout West Virginia, visitors have access to more than 200 beautiful waterfalls with ... { read more }

Summer Travelers Can Stay Cool Across North Carolina With its mountain air, ocean breezes, freshwater lakes and flowing streams, ... { read more}

Paddling the Missouri Ozarks When the temperatures turn hot, there’s no cooler way to enjoy the outdoors than... { read more }

Get On the Water in South Carolina From the waterfalls in the Upstate, to the freshwater lakes in the Midlands, and beautiful ...{ read more }

Find Off-the-Beaten Path Waterfalls in Tennessee Hikers can lace up their tennis shoes and boots and find solace away from the crowds ... { read more }

Visit one Kentucky's Lakes, Beaches or Waterfalls! The Bluegrass State offers an oasis from everyday life with relaxing lakes, beaches ...{ read more }

Cool Off This Summer at Louisiana State Park Travelers to Louisiana can beat the heat this summer at one of the state’s many ...{ read more }

Three ways to find cool comforts this summer in Arkansas     Arkansas has an abundance of cool waterways for summer visitors to explore with the...{ read more }

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