Several new or expanded museums this year will provide insights into America’s wars.

Crystal Bridges Museum of Art, the world-class museum complex near downtown Bentonville, may put the small northwest Arkansas town on the map.

River cruising in 2012 will see more options around the world, from exotic Asian locales to American inland rivers.

Groups can learn more about the War of 1812 at several interesting museums and historic sites.

Despite the tough economic times, three cities continue to revitalize and renovate their downtowns with both public and private financing.

Although winter seems to last forever, fear not — spring is coming.

Raise your glass to some great Southern traditions.

Jazz, blues, rock ’n’ roll, bluegrass and country music all began in the south.

Museums honor the Civil War’s sesquicentennial around the South.