Welcome to Old South Moon!
Hello! My name is Rutherford, creator of Old South Moon, lover of travel and all things historically haunted.
I'm Rutherford Bates, and I've found my true calling exploring the backroads and forgotten corners of the American South. My fascination began in my youth, growing up in Eastern Kentucky and listening to haunted tales around the campfire. Those childhood stories sparked a life-long curiosity that's taken me from luxury hotels housed in restored cotton warehouses to remote cemeteries that time forgot.
Whether you’re planning a luxury weekend in a historic French Quarter hotel, a food-focused tour of Savannah’s colonial district, or a deep dive into Civil War history along Georgia’s coast, I’ll help you craft an itinerary that balances must-see landmarks with off-the-beaten-path discoveries. From the best oysterhouses in the Florida panhandle to the quietest spots to watch the sunset over the Appalachian mountains consider this your guide to experiencing the South’s most captivating places – both the celebrated and the secret.