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Along the coast of Georgia lies Fort Pulaski, one of the first areas to experience the newly developed rifled cannons (seen fired and pictured below) in the Civil War.
I'll be adding some more from Georgia later in the week. Be sure to check back!
Oak Alley Plantation below is named so for the alley of Oak trees leading up to the mansion. Constructed at the time to help funnel cool air from the near by river (Visible just over the bank at the end of the alley) to the large house for a hot New Orleans summer. Having now experienced Oak trees in full, I would love to have something similar one day around my own home. The way Oak trees spread out while reaching for the sun creates something amazing. The mansion and the grounds at Oak alley are worth a visit and some time to explore.
There's a lot of history in this part of the nation. Which made me wish I had more time to see it all. At least here at the Laura Plantation I was able to step into the other side.
And a few clips along Bourbon street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Big cities are nice and all. I have found I'm more of a country boy though!
Hopping on a boat on Old Pearl River take a ride into the Pearl River Wildlife Management Area. Though the water make look like it stands still, it continually flows through this area. Going in I didn't think I would find it as beautiful as it is.
Out traveling at the moment with not a lot of time to get things out. Very likely pushed to later this week or a double post early next week.
Located in southern Utah Arches National Park is well known for well.. it's arches. Having now spent only a small amount of time there it has so much more to offer and will definitely bring a second visit. Next week will bring some additional landscapes to view of this beautiful park from the second day of exploring.
