TOP 50 BEACH TOWNS

Yes, we're a bit biased, but our region is home to some of the finest stretches of sand in the country. Vacation planning starts now

Labor of Love

As a surprise for his wife, Erin-and to instill a passion for gardening in his two daughters-Ben Napier crafted a thoughtful outdoor oasis

STAYING AFLOAT

LOUISIANA SHRIMPERS ARE FIGHTING TO PRESERVE A HISTORIC GULF INDUSTRY AMID TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES

VACATION OF THE YEAR

There's nowhere on earth quite like the Outer Banks, a string of wild but well-loved barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina

TURNING THE PAGE

A light-filled revival of a 120-year-old Athens, Georgia, home opens a new chapter for a mother and her three kids

A PASSION for AZALEAS

A story of devotion is planted amid the blooms of Bellingrath Gardens

The Strange Delight of Pear Salad

It wouldn't be Easter without this old-school recipe

Blooming In Concert

Dixon Gallery & Gardens in Memphis plants more than 250,000 tulips a year for a spring spectacular

FRIED CHICKEN A LOVE STORY

No Southern dish feeds the soul like this one

WEATHERING the STORM

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA HAS BEEN A STANDOUT DINING DESTINATION FOR DECADES. BUT AFTER HURRICANE HELENE DEVASTATED THE AREA, RESTAURANT OWNERS FACED TOUGH DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR BUSINESSES AND HOW TO MOVE FORWARD

It's Pasta Night, Y'all!

A little bit Southern, a little bit Italian, and ready in just 30 minutes

MAKING MY WAY IN Savannah

This historic Georgia destination welcomes around 15 million tourists each year. Among them are visitors like me who have disabilities and unique travel challenges. Thankfully, the Hostess City of the South lives up to its nickname

the MAGIC of MANATEES

Meeting Florida's most loved marine mammals on their own turf-er, surf Admire manatees at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.

Making Room To Grow

A women-led team helps a young family reconfigure their 100-year-old Birmingham house to accommodate their evolving needs

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Get to know Oklahoma's vibrant capital city by exploring each of its distinctive boroughs

The Mystery of the Whataburger

When the talk of the town leaves you hungry for updates

REINVENTING THE WHEEL

Designer Andrew Howard summons every color under the sun in this merrily maximalist abode in St. Simons Island, Georgia

Brights of Spring

Nashville's Cheekwood in Bloom festival welcomes new growth in Technicolor style

The New Rules of Neutrals

From vibrant hues to softer tones, shades of blue and green are replacing the basics

Green Energy

Take advantage of peak-season Swiss chard, from leaf to stem

Make Some Dough

Baking homemade yeast bread has never been simpler

Any Occasion Punch

Stir up this big-batch twist on a classic British cocktail

SUNDAYS AT THE RANCHO

‘Two restaurateurs invite old and new friends to this Homestead, Florida, farm for a family-style supper that celebrates the land

25 Amazing Places To Visit in 2025

Mark your travel calendars. Our editors have scoured the South for what's new, notable, and next

The King of Cakes

New Orleans bakers are reimagining Louisiana's most iconic pastry

Smart Moves

With two kids and a pair of four-legged friends, designer Jessica Davis leaves nothing to chance in her Atlanta pad

In Fine Form

A Southern Living House Plan lays the classic groundwork for a young family's Albany, Georgia, home

Dollywood Has a Story To Tell

ONE OF THE TOP THEME PARKS IN THE WORLD MARKS ITS 40TH SEASON, THANKS IN PART TO BARBARA WALTERS AND A TRUSTED BUS DRIVER

Sweet Heat

Chicken wings bring back cherished memories of my grandfather

A Song in Her Heart

DOLLY PARTON TALKS TO RICK BRAGG ABOUT HER HOMETOWN, THE REAL JOLENE, AND THE MUSIC THAT KEEPS HER GOING