Fall Foliage and Leaf Peeping in the Carolinas Fall is a great time in the Carolinas. Temperatures are finally dropping and folks are making their way outside to enjoy some of the activities they may have put off due to the summertime heat. All the while there’s one thing in the back of everyone’s mind…the… Continue reading Fall Foliage and Leaf Peeping in the Carolinas
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Things to Do Near Sassafras Mountain
Things to Do Near Sassafras Mountain Sassafras Mountain is the best spot in South Carolina to take in the mountain view. It’s the highest point in South Carolina, and the observation tower at Sassafras Mountain offers a 360 degree view – from the Mountains of North and South Carolina all the way to the Piedmont… Continue reading Things to Do Near Sassafras Mountain
Hidden Historic Sites Carolinas
10 Best “Secret” Historic Sites in the Carolinas It’s no secret that the Carolinas are full of history. From Colonization, Revolution, Independence, Expansion, Civil War and Reconstruction the Carolinas have seen it all. Historic sites dot our landscape but some are better known than others. Some are only known to people who live nearby. Some… Continue reading Hidden Historic Sites Carolinas
Places to take Dad this Father’s Day
Places to take Dad this Father’s Day Still looking for something to do for Dad this Fathers Day? Better hurry up because Father’s day will be here sooner than you think. You could go with the old standby and get dad a new tie, or a new drill, or a new can of Simoniz, but… Continue reading Places to take Dad this Father’s Day
Memorial Day in the Waxhaws
Memorial Day in the Waxhaws Memorial Day, while meant to be a solemn day set aside every May to honor and remember those who gave their lives while serving in the United States military, for many people the day has become more about having a long weekend and enjoying the start of the Summer travel… Continue reading Memorial Day in the Waxhaws
What do State Parks Have to do with Memorial Day?
What do State Parks Have to do with Memorial Day? With Memorial Day just around the corner, It’s a good time to talk about your local state park. “What does my local State park have to do with Memorial Day?”, you may ask yourself. To answer that, we have to look back to the 1930’s… Continue reading What do State Parks Have to do with Memorial Day?
Carolina Personalities: Francis Salvador
Carolina Personalities: Francis Salvador Today we’re taking a look at Francis Salvador who immigrated to South Carolina’s 96 District in 1773. Upon arrival he quickly took up the Patriot cause, and in 1774 was elected to South Carolina’s Provincial Congress. None of this would be particularly noteworthy if not for the fact that Salvador was… Continue reading Carolina Personalities: Francis Salvador