Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense) is one of the first evergreen shrubs to burst forth with color after a long winter. Often called Chinese fringe flower, its delicate blossoms hang in lightly scented clusters ranging from white to pink to burgundy. Commonly used in the landscape as a specimen plant, along foundations, or pruned into a small tree, when can you expect…
Why isn’t anyone talking about the Southern Illinois Wine Trail? This thought rang through my head as I drove through vast corn fields that go as far as the eye could see. I could also see long stretches of vineyards, apple trees, sunflower fields, and peach farms scattered throughout. I drove down the quiet streets…
Ringing in the new year with a collective call to action, Roadbook defines the travel trends, shifting sentiments and positive movements set to shape the industry over the next 12 months and beyond Let’s face it, we’d all like to get more from the travel experience. For some, that means making smarter choices in destinations,…