South Carolina
Georgetown on the South Carolina Coast: A Peaceful Town With Plenty to See
2/09/23 •
Looking to visit a peaceful town that’s full of interesting attractions? Well, my husband and I highly recommend Georgetown on the South Carolina coast. Originally established in 1729 as a…
Brookgreen Sculpture Gardens in South Carolina: The Oldest and Largest of Its Kind
12/31/23 •
I found a lovely oasis south of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Brookgreen Sculpture Gardens, the oldest and largest attraction of its kind in the United States. Philanthropist Archer Huntington and…
Boone Hall Plantation Near Charleston, South Carolina: Oldest Working Plantations
4/13/24 •
I thoroughly enjoyed a recent visit to stately Boone Hall Plantation near Charleston, South Carolina. Established in the 1680s by Major John Boone (no relation to Daniel!), it’s one of…
Old Sheldon Church Ruins Near Beaufort in South Carolina
12/12/22 •
The Old Sheldon Church ruins near Beaufort on the South Carolina coast aren’t on any map, but this peaceful and picturesque site is worth a visit if you’re ever in…
Whitewater Falls in the Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina
2/27/25 •
When it comes to spectacular cascades, it’s tough to top Upper Whitewater Falls in the Nantahala National Forest in western North Carolina, near the South Carolina state line. At 411…
A Detailed Guide to Pet Iguanas (Iguanidae)
7/15/20 •
…1875) Total length: 7 inches (17 cm). Head-torso length: 3 inches (7 cm). Distribution and Description: From south-western North America (Arizona, New Mexico) southward to southern Mexico. Habitat: Mountains from…
The Opossum Capital of the World: Clay's Corner, North Carolina (3)
2/27/24 •
…ebbs, then releases the critter unharmed. Brasstown is on Old Highway 64 in far western North Carolina, a few miles south of where U.S. Highway 64 meets State Highway 141…
Azalea Garden Inn in Blowing Rock, North Carolina
2/11/21 •
…a waterwheel, on 1-1/2 acres. Blowing Rock is where the Blue Ridge Parkway meets U.S. Highway 321 in western North Carolina, about 6 miles south of Boone. The inn (793…
Horne Creek Living Historical Farm, North Carolina: A Glimpse Into the South's Rural Past
12/06/21 •
My family and I enjoyed a unique glimpse of the South’s rural past at Horne Creek Living Historical Farm near Pinnacle in northwestern North Carolina. A century ago, farmer Thomas…
Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
10/19/20 •
…continuing your drive. You can make a beeline for the Great Smoky Mountains via the interstates (I-64 west to I-81 south) or continue south and take the Blue Ridge Parkway…
The Highland Lake Inn in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains
4/16/21 •
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern North Carolina is a relaxing retreat: the Highland Lake Inn, near Flat Rock. This gorgeous 180-acre oasis offers a luxurious 16-room inn,…
A Taste of Appalachian Culture at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina
8/26/23 •
A trip to the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, located in the southwestern corner of North Carolina, taught me a lot about Appalachian culture — even without enrolling!…
High Point, North Carolina: The Home Furnishings Capital of the World
6/27/24 •
If you’re looking for new furniture, visit High Point, North Carolina, the “Home Furnishings Capital of the World”. There are more than 70 retail furniture stores here — we couldn’t…
Tour the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, Georgia (1)
5/26/20 •
…South Carolina. The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center (1450 Greene St.) is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday from December through March; the rest of the year,…
New River Gorge, West Virginia: Some of Most Incredible Views in the Eastern US
5/23/20 •
…of the oldest rivers in the world–flows north from North Carolina. Over the eons, it has carved its way through the Appalachian Mountains, creating a gorge so deep and majestic,…
