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About me - Dale Cox

Dale Cox is a writer and historian. A native of the quaint Northwest Florida community of Two Egg, he has written or edited a number of books on the history of the Southeast.

His books include the 2007 release, "The Battle of Marianna, Florida." The book has

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Travel > Vacations Romantic getaways
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It is far removed from Paris or Rome, but the small community of Eureka Springs, Arkansas is considered by many to be one of the most romantic spots in America.Nestled in the Ozarks not far from Branson, Missouri, Eureka Springs is charming community noted for its Victorian architecture, eclectic lifestyle and magnificent sce... More..

Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Should you sign with a legitimate book publisher or self-publish?Smallicon
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The answer to this question really revolves around your book, its market and your willingness to work hard. Self publishing can be an outstanding way of getting books on local history, travel, sports and more into print. With the advent of computerization and print on demand (POD), there are some significant advantages to doi... More..

Travel > United States Guide to Arkansas' national parks
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Natural scenery and cultural history abound at national parks in Arkansas. From colonial outposts and Civil War battlefields to one of America's most scenic wild rivers and a civil rights landmark, the National Park Serves preserves a series of sites in Arkansas that may be unparalleled.Near the small community of Gillett in ... More..

Travel > United States Guide to Alabama's national parks
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From one of the longest rivers in the nation that flows almost entirely atop a mountain to the place where Andrew Jackson's soldiers forever ended the power of the Creek Nation, the National Park areas of Alabama provide a unique cross-section of natural wonders and historic landmarks.Little River Canyon National Preserve, on... More..

Travel > United States Guide to Arkansas' best state parks
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Arkansas is called the "Natural State" for a reason. The state stretches from Mississippi River west to Oklahoma and from Louisiana north to the Ozarks. In between can be found some of America's most beautiful and well-maintained state parks.The "crown jewel" of the Arkansas State Park system is Petit Jean State Park. Located... More..

Travel > United States Guide to Alabama's best state parks
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Alabama's state parks offer a variety of intriguing destinations that ranging from mountaintops in the Appalachians to sparkling white sand beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.One of the most noteworthy is DeSoto State Park near Fort Payne in Northeast Alabama. Located between Birmingham and Chattanooga atop Lookout Mountain, DeSot... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Reflections on Florida State football in 2007
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Florida State's 2007 season will feature a colossal battle that should prove fascinating on many different levels.On September 19th, Bobby Bowden and the Seminoles will welcome Nick Saban's Alabama Crimson Tide to Tallahassee for a game that could set the stage for the future of college football in the South. Both coaches hav... More..

Sports & Recreation > College Football College football: Southern Eastern Conference
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Many words have been used to describe the Vanderbilt football program over the least two decades: cellar dweller, perennial loser, easy win. The list goes on and on, but will this be the season that changes all of that? Many people think so.Vanderbilt is the smallest of the schools in the SEC, a private institution located in... More..

Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History Civil War battles
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The Battle of Marianna was a small yet significant Civil War engagement. Fought in the streets of the small Northwest Florida city of Marianna on September 27, 1864, the battle pitted Federal troops from the 2nd Maine Cavalry, 1st Florida U.S. Cavalry, 82nd U.S. Colored Infantry and 86th U.S. Colored Infantry against Confeder... More..

Travel > United States Guide to Oklahoma's best state parks
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Oklahoma is often thought of as a place of sweeping plains and wide vistas, but the state has much more to offer. In fact, eastern Oklahoma is a land of mountain ridges and valleys highlighted by the Ozark, Sans Bois and Ouachita ranges. Scattered among these are some of the Sooner State's best state park areas.One favorite i... More..

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