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Hi! Welcome to Southerner Says!
I’m Lori – the southerner – traveler, road tripper, public lands lover and sunset chaser here. I’m on a mission to explore the world one road at a time. Okay, I know that’s not really possible but a girl can try. I also know that traveling, and planning travel, can be challenging. Jobs, budgets and limited vacation time really get in the way. So, let me help. I’ve done a lot of the legwork and racked up over 100k miles of road trips and other adventures in the U.S. When I travel, it’s not always to the most popular and well-known destinations. I’m a firm believer that you can find something interesting wherever you go. My job is to find those extraordinary things in ordinary places and then share with you. It’s all about the journey, right? So, are you ready to get started? Well then, let’s go!
Here’s What You’ll Find on the Blog
Since I only write about places I’ve actually visited, Southerner Says is a collection of my favorite destinations – places I think you ought to know about. Not just because they’re popular, or Insta-worthy, but because they are beautiful, interesting and unique.
United States Travel
Most of my travel is in the United States. That’s not to say you won’t see me in Mexico, or even Europe, from time to time, but the majority of content found on Southerner Says is USA related.
National Park Tips
I’m on a quest to visit as many of the national parks units as I can. If you are too and love exploring, and chatting about, our national parks then this is the place for you.
Road Trip Guides
I love airplane travel but if you really want to get the most from a destination then road trips are where it’s at. With a collection of interstates and back roads, the US is perfect for road tripping.
Travel For Everyone
Even though most of my articles are written from a solo female perspective, the information on Southerner Says is useful for everyone, including families.