It’s August in the South

For many of us, when August rolls around, summer is coming to an end. However, we still have the weekends and if we’re lucky, maybe a three-day weekend as well to have fun.

So if you happen to be in the South during August, why not…

• celebrate. Pensacola, Fla., is turning 450 years old and you can join in on the fun August 13-15. Check back on Southern Byways for a more in-depth look at the city’s big birthday bash.
• find some treasures. August 6-9 is the 127 Corridor Yard sale. This mega yard sale, recognized as the world’s longest, extends 654 miles through four states.
• see some land or sea animals. August can be a great time to visit one of the many zoos or aquariums throughout the South.
• get outdoors. Stretch your muscles and skills by YOLO-boarding, kayaking, canoeing, swimming or tubing.
• go to the beach. Are you really surprised that I suggested this?  Stake out your own personal stretch of sand in Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia or Maryland.
• take a road trip. Hit the road to visit such places as Aiken, S.C., Independence, Mo., Shreveport, La., Corinth, Miss., or any of the other great towns/cities in the South.
• treat yourself (and/or your special someone and/or your family) and stay somewhere neat. Book a weekend  at 21c Museum Hotel in Louisville, Ky., or at Beach ‘N River in Foley, Ala.

photo credit: 2009 August Calendar, flickr, creative commons by BITZy