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The Top 5 Beaches to Visit in North Carolina

March 23, 2023 By Kevin Ekmark

NC beach

Looking for a fun and relaxing beach vacation for your family in North Carolina? Look no further than these top five beaches that offer a perfect combination of natural beauty, recreational activities, and family-friendly amenities. From the Outer Banks to Wilmington, these beaches offer something for everyone. With miles of pristine coastline, these beaches are perfect for families looking for a fun and relaxing vacation. From sandy shores to historic landmarks, North Carolina's beaches … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North Carolina Tagged With: Activities, beach, family friendly

5 of the Best Beaches in the Southeast

February 13, 2023 By Kevin Ekmark

The Southeast region of the United States is home to some of the country's most stunning and diverse beaches. From bustling boardwalks to serene stretches of sand, there's a beach for every type of traveler in the Southeast. Whether you're looking for a fun family vacation or a peaceful getaway, these five beaches are some of the best in the region and are sure to provide an unforgettable experience. Clearwater Beach, Florida Located on the Gulf of Mexico, Clearwater Beach is widely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the South Tagged With: beach

Top Kayak Fishing Spots In North Carolina

June 4, 2020 By The Trot Line Staff

The great the about North Carolina fishing is the variety. You could realistically fish in a river, lake, and saltwater in the same weekend. That means you can target fish like trout, bass, crappie, striper, redfish, and flounder in an epic fishing weekend. When you’re headed out for your kayak fishing trip. Make sure you bring all the gear you need: fishing poles, paddles, tackle, life jacket, and your fishing knife. Don't waste the day having to turn around and grab that one item! Kayak … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North Carolina, Outdoor Life Tagged With: fishing

The South Enjoys a Winter Wonderland

December 9, 2017 By Kevin Ekmark

Snow storm in Atlanta 2017

All across the South, people grabbed their iPhones and started snapping pictures and filming themselves catching snow in slo-mo while celebrating an early snow. For many, this was the first snow that they had seen in years! Some areas of the South, like Virginia and Georgia, saw accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. If you're keeping track of precipitation across the United States this season, that's already 3" more than Denver! Here are some awesome moments shared across the South, as they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alabama, Around the South, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi Tagged With: snow, snowpocalypse

Baklava Reimagined: Gooey, Sweet, and Southern

November 21, 2017 By Kevin Ekmark

Southern Baklava

Taste of the South - Sweet Treats from Atlanta Y'all listen up, because the South has got something to say about making amazing food. I don't miss the traffic, or the generally stressed out east coast vibe of Atlanta. But oh man. I miss the food! Kevin Sandlin and his wife, Angel, must have known that I needed a little taste of home. They were kind enough to bake some fresh, sweet Southern Baklava and ship it to Denver, Colorado. Southern Baklava is the dedicated eCommerce arm of The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Georgia

5 Restaurants You Should Visit While in Panama City Beach

April 14, 2016 By Kevin Ekmark

PCB Eats and Drinks

I've visited the Florida Panhandle almost every year since 1989. This year, my wife and I vacationed at Panama City Beach. We ended up in Panama City Beach this year due to a last minute trip decision. Fortunately, Andrea (wife) found a beautiful corner condo on Airbnb. Since we visited during spring break season, the city was very busy and so were restaurants. Many touristy spots were packed, so we decided to explore. Cheap Airline Deals!Take up to $50◊ off with Promo Code AIR50 Book … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the South, Featured, Florida, Food, Food & Drink

5 Water Attractions Around Georgia to Enjoy This Spring

April 1, 2016 By Kevin Ekmark

Georgia Lakes, Rivers, Beaches, and Rivers

Atlanta is known for its traffic, hard work ethic, and fast growth in business and population. Once the temperatures hit around 75 degrees, something very interesting happens around the City of Hustle. The 5 o'clock rush hour begins to die down. For some reason, there aren't nearly as many cars coming home from work at the same time as there are going to work. We all know what's happening. Atlanta loves to cut from work early and hit the lake, river, or even a quick weekend trip to the ocean. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Georgia, Outdoor Life

5 Can’t Miss Spring Events Around Atlanta

March 18, 2016 By Kevin Ekmark

Around the nation, people are beginning to put away their winter coats and prepare to soak up the sun again. As the Empire State of the South, Atlanta shakes of the winter blues as early as possible. While friends in Tahoe are still hitting the slopes, Atlanta is anxiously awaiting flipflop and tank top weather. As we prepare for another beautiful Spring, I wanted to highlight a few events around Atlanta that hit a variety of tastes and make you fall more in love with this city. Atlanta … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, Georgia

OTP Ups Its Craft Beer Game

March 7, 2016 By Kevin Ekmark

OTP ATLANTA BREWERIES

*Note: OTP = Outside the Perimeter... I'll get to that later.  You could say that I have developed a deep appreciation for craft beers. As a former resident of downtown Decatur, it didn't take long for me to start craving great beer when I began to migrate from Decatur to Woodstock. A photo posted by The Trot Line (@thetrotline) on Sep 20, 2014 at 12:10pm PDT Fortunately, a local brewery has popped up in each neighborhood that I lived in as I moved further away from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beer, Featured, Georgia

Atlanta Business on the Rise

December 21, 2015 By Kevin Ekmark

Atlanta Coworking Offices

Atlanta business is booming, and it's so exciting to be part of it! I'm a business owner in Atlanta and it's been a pleasure to watch this city grow. Everywhere I look, exciting businesses are popping up. I have the opportunity of being involved with the amusement, multifamily, and hospitality industries. While those industries are growing at a rapid pace, it has been exciting to see others explode as well. Friends of mine have started their own businesses in marketing, food and beverage, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Georgia

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