Southbound Magazine

07/28/2026

Each July, thousands gather to watch Saltwater Cowboys guide a herd of wild ponies across the Assateague Channel:

Each July, thousands gather to watch Saltwater Cowboys guide a herd of wild ponies across the Assateague Channel.

07/15/2026

Her love letter to the legendary college town touches on gravy-covered breakfasts, a beloved art festival, and its unmatched community spirit:

Her love letter to the legendary college town touches on gravy-covered breakfasts, a beloved art festival, and an unmatched community spirit.

07/07/2026

In this image collection, seven photographers showcase how the waterways of the region connect us, inspire us, and provide endless opportunities for recreation and relaxation:

Seven photographers showcase how the waterways of the region connect us, inspire us, and provide endless opportunities for recreation and relaxation.

07/02/2026

A drive from the Shenandoah Valley to the Potomac, stopping at the taverns, battlefields, and estates that defined the country's first president:

A drive from the Shenandoah Valley to the Potomac, stopping at the taverns, battlefields, and estates that defined the country's first president.

07/01/2026

Southbound’s summer issue is out now, available wherever fine print products are sold.

Find a newsstand near you, or explore a digital edition of the magazine, at the link in bio.

06/30/2026

Explore the storied pasts and time-honored recipes of these historic bars, still pouring strong after centuries:

From former pirate hangouts to a bourbon trail icon, these historic bars offer storied pasts and time-honored recipes worth toasting to.

06/24/2026

As America marks its 250th birthday, Williamsburg, Charleston, Salem, and New Orleans claim their place in the founding story:

As America marks its 250th birthday, Williamsburg, Charleston, Salem, and New Orleans claim their place in the founding story

06/22/2026

Staff picks: the South's most unforgettable historical sites 📍

Swipe through for hidden gems and icons alike, then tell us which one we're missing.

06/18/2026

A rapidly growing arts scene, plentiful dining options, and proximity to nature make the Hub City a worthwhile trip:

A rapidly growing arts scene, plentiful dining options, and proximity to nature make the Hub City a worthwhile trip.

06/17/2026

"In a landlocked state like Arkansas, lakes become the magnetic north of warm-weather fun," begins writer Mark Barr's essay about teenaged summers at Lake Greers Ferry. For his Travelogue piece, Barr explores the area's submerged past, vibrant present, and the exhilaration that comes with newfound freedom:

A writer's case for visiting Lake Greers Ferry: dramatic limestone cliffs, trout fishing at a national hatchery, and a shoreline steeped in history.