Requiem for a Flowering Bridge The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge was born just as the automobile began to take hold on American Society. Chimney Rock was already a tourist destination and Lucius B. Morse had expansion plans to capitalize off of the growing mobility of North Carolina’s citizens. But before his plans could come be… Continue reading Requiem for a Flowering Bridge
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Congaree National Park
Congaree National Park Visiting Congaree National Park Travel just 20 miles south of Columbia, SC you’ll enter a world so foreign from our modern life that you’d be excused if you felt like you traveled through time back into our distant primordial past. Congaree Nation Park is that impressive. Click Here for More About the… Continue reading Congaree National Park
Lake Greenwood State Park
Discover Lake Greenwood State Park, a 914-acre haven nestled along the shores of Lake Greenwood in South Carolina. Explore camping sites, boat launches, picnic areas, and the fascinating history of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) that shaped this scenic retreat.
Gastonias Backyard Treasures
Discovering Gastonia’s Backyard Treasures Nestled just outside of the bustling city of Charlotte, Gastonia, North Carolina is one of the most popular spots for people moving to the area to settle. And why not? With urban delights like shopping, concerts, art galleries, and sports just a stone’s throw away, Gastonia beckons those who want the… Continue reading Gastonias Backyard Treasures
Things to do at Lake Lure NC
Things to do at Lake Lure Lake Lure Update News reports indicate that the lake basin will be restored by October 31, 2025. Presumably authorities will start refilling the lake around that time. The lake is tentatively scheduled to be reopened to the public on May 1, 2026. On September 27, 2024 Western North Carolina… Continue reading Things to do at Lake Lure NC
Lake Russell Dam
The last of of three dams built on the Savanna River separating South Carolina from Georgia is not far from Calhoun Falls. Straddling the line between the two states, you’ll find the Lake Russell Dam. Part of the Savannah River system and built by the US Army Corp of Engineers, the dam holds back the… Continue reading Lake Russell Dam
Lake Russell
Lake Russell is a Wilderness Close to Home Not far from Calhoun Falls, you’ll find one of South Carolina’s hidden gems. Lake Russell sits on the South Carolina – Georgia state line between Lakes Hartwell and Thurmond. Although Lake Russell sits between right her better known sisters with their speedboats and constant activity, standing along… Continue reading Lake Russell
Lake Lure Field Report
Lake Lure Field Report For more about Lake Lure including its history and things to do in the area, check out our Lake Lure Page . Today’s expedition was to Lake Lure in Rutherford County, North Carolina. I’m working on a list of free things to do in Western North Carolina and wanted to explore… Continue reading Lake Lure Field Report