Just across the street from the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery stands a quiet house that once held the center of an entirely new government. For a brief moment in 1861 — just over one hundred days — this elegant Italianate home served as the first executive residence of the Confederacy. Before the capital moved … Read more
Some stops don’t call ahead — they just wait quietly until you stumble into their orbit. On the last morning of Alabama Road Trip #2, Dusty and I found ourselves with a little time to kill before the Dothan Visitor’s Center opened. So we did what any good backroad wanderers do: we followed the trail … Read more
By Ki | Travel Made Personal – Alabama Road Trip #2 If you’re hunting for a hauntingly beautiful stop in Alabama, look no further than the J.D. Holman House on Broad Street in Ozark. With its sweeping porch and red-brick façade, this turn-of-the-century mansion doesn’t just catch the eye—it captures the imagination. It’s the kind … Read more
Tucked into the heartbeat of Dothan, Alabama, there’s a patch of earth that’s seen decades of laughter, healing, growth, and grief. Westgate Park isn’t just a city park—it’s a living, breathing chapter of community history, quietly offering space for celebration and solace alike. It began as a simple green expanse—just a vision and a field—but … Read more