Issue 61

Travel

The Alabama shooting preserve reinventing the hunting experience

This Alabama shooting preserve in Montevallo aims to challenge the standard, opting instead to offer experiences that feel rugged and real.

This Beach Was Named the Best in South Carolina — and It's Just Outside of Charleston

Beachwalker Park is named the best beach in South Carolina, and the No. 5 best beach in the nation.

7 of the Most Remote Ski Areas in North America

Let's get lost...

Did Hurricane Helene Really Destroy One-Third of the Appalachian Trail?

Our hiking columnist phoned up experts along the iconic pathway to get a sense of the destruction left by Hurricane Helene

Magnolia League

Rising From the Storm: Rebuilding After Hurricane Helene – Magnolia League

Our Small Family Business’ Road to Recovery.

Culture

Spanx Made Her a Billionaire. Will Sneex Be Her Undoing? - WSJ

When Sara Blakely revealed her newest innovation, even her fans were quick to call her high-heeled sneakers ugly. She says she invites the debate—and that the shoes are selling.

The Murder of Buckhead Socialite | Book Excerpt - "A Devil Went Down to Georgia"

In Fair Buckhead...a brutal murder in 1987 shook the community at its core. Read an exclusive excerpt from 'A Devil Went Down to Georgia: Race, Power, Privilege, and the Murder of Lita McClinton' by Deb Miller Landau.

A New Documentary Takes Viewers Back to the Wild Magic of 1970s Key West – Garden & Gun

"We're all here...because we're not all there"

Lies We Tell Kids

How many times have you told your child a white lie? (Be honest.) The protective instinct is a natural one - especially as kids navigate challenging topics like sex, death and the ugly parts of history. But what are the actual reasons behind our “innocent” lies? And do they have any long-term consequences?

The South Rises Again, But Not For The Reasons You Think | The Daily Caller

The past two decades saw an 84% increase in Northerners bailing from the region for Southern schools. One writer's response to the recent WSJ article on the South's sharp rise in popularity among yankees.

Sporting

The Fiberglass Manifesto | Fly Fishing Journal

Excellent writing on fly fishing and the outdoor sporting life, TFM is a community we can't recommend enough. Created by a friend and partner of Magnolia League - give TFM a read and follow!

Barry Switzer, The King of Norman, is still unapologetically himself at 87 - ESPN

The coach won three national titles at Oklahoma and ended his tenure more than 30 years ago. But it's his legendary interpersonal skills and impact on others that will be his most enduring legacy.

How a trip to Las Cruces, NM rebuilt Vanderbilt, sparked their win over #1 Alabama

8 points away from being 5-0 with a win over the nation's #1 team, Vanderbilt is for real. Here's how their transformation began in the New Mexico desert.

Philosophy

When HENRYs become NENRYs | RadReads

How do HENRYs risk losing it all? "The HENRYs and NENRYs" breaks down the lifestyle risks and financial traps that come with banking on future earnings in an unpredictable market.

Music

PHISH ANNOUNCE NEW YEAR’S RUN AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN | Grateful Web

Phish return to New York City on Saturday, December 28 through Tuesday, December 31 for a four-night New Year’s run at Madison Square Garden.

Golf

Augusta National takes extensive damage from Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has wreaked havoc throughout the southeast U.S. Drone footage showed a first look at the damage caused to Augusta National Golf Club

Tiger Woods announces his next golf course design—and it has a familiar name | Golf News and Tour Information | GolfDigest.com

Woods is also working on a golf course in Utah, as well as one in New Jersey with MLB star Mike Trout.

Food & Drink

20 Vodka Cocktails For National Vodka Day

Go beyond the ol' vodka soda usual to celebrate this clean and clear liquor