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Trudy Haywood Saunders

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Covers:  Travel, food, lifestyles, features, family travel, Southern culture, country life
Doesn't Cover: Gossip, news, politics- I like uplifting subjects.
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Trudy Haywood Saunders’s Biography

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I write about a variety of subjects, but I'm particularly drawn to travel, food, and features. I'm a Southern girl, born and raised in rural North Carolina, and I love telling positive stories about the great people and places that I meet in my travels.

I have written for Southern Living, Our State, Garden & Gun, Country, DeSoto Magazine, Foothills Digest, Southport Magazine, Inspiring Lives, and Faith on Every Corner.

I am also the author of two books for young adults- Bigfoot and Basketball…

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Signed, Stamped, Delivered | Our State

Signed, Stamped, Delivered | Our State

Each year, the post office in the tiny town of Star holds a contest to determine the design of its holiday po…

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The Classic Comfort of Lefler's Place Café | Our State

The Classic Comfort of Lefler's Place Café | Our State

Growing up in Greensboro, one chef and writer found that winter nights didn't seem so long when her family sa…

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The Little Entertainment Town That Could

The Little Entertainment Town That Could

They say the hills are alive with the sound of music, but this music has a bit more twang than Julie Andrews …

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Discover What's Inside a Giant Roadside Strawberry

Discover What's Inside a Giant Roadside Strawberry

It seems like a mirage, or an aloe-induced dream of some sort at first. A giant strawberry. On the side of th…

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When Annie Oakley Came to Pinehurst

When Annie Oakley Came to Pinehurst

"There's a famous lady who lived here and her name was Phoebe Moses," Marva Kirk says on her Pinehurst, North…

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Picture Perfect in Coastal Carolina

Picture Perfect in Coastal Carolina

Once a quaint fishing village, Southport, N.C., is gaining a reputation as a vibrant arts destination. One…

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16 Things To Do In Andy Griffith’s Mount Airy, North Carolina

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By Trudy Haywood Saunders Verified
| Southern Living Magazine Verified
It’s easy to long for a simpler time when everyone knew their neighbors. Whether real, imagined, or somewhere in between, The Andy Griffith Show’s Mayberry, North Carolina, is about as close to that utopia as it gets. While the show was filmed at a studio in California, nostalgia seekers can visit Andy’s hometown and the real-life inspiration for the show, Mount Airy, North Carolina. Stroll the main street, take a squad car tour, and see Andy Griffith memorabilia.
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This 825-acre North Carolina Ranch Is a Perfect Mother-daughter Getaway—With Epic Views of the Great Smoky Mountains and a Cowgirl Camp Original

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By Trudy Haywood Saunders Verified
| Travel + Leisure Verified
A mother/daughter horseback riding during the Cowgirl Camp at Cataloochee Ranch. Credit: Ben Finch Photography Not far from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cataloochee Ranch is a perfect base for a mother-daughter trip. The family-owned North Carolina ranch, founded in 1933, has welcomed guests for generations. Today, it consists of 825 acres at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains. For those seeking a family-friendly mountain escape with luxury amenities, Cataloochee Ranch delivers.
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An Audience with the King: Richard Petty on Life Beyond the Track

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| Garden & Gun Verified
Arts & Culture “Nobody talks racing. They say, ‘Hey, Richard, how you doing?’ I’m part of the woodwork.” Richard Petty, photographed in his hometown of Level Cross, North Carolina. At eighty-eight, the racing legend Richard Petty continues to be a fan favorite long after his career on the track ended, drawing crowds larger than many current drivers.
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Yes, I was a reporter for my high school newspaper.
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