Savannah National Wildlife Refuge [694 Beech Hill Ln, Hardeeville, SC 29927] isn’t in Savannah, Georgia! You are still in South Carolina, but it is close enough to the Georgia border that the city of Savannah is just over ten minutes away. By the time we had made it to the […]
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The beach is my happy place, and it seemed like everyone in Hilton Head was happy at this beach too. Kites, bikes, sandcastles, swimming, and strolling – so many smiles and laughs at Coligny Beach Park [1 Coligny Circle, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928]. There is a huge free parking […]
The only time I have ever heard the word Gullah was from a childhood show, Gullah Gullah Island. I didn’t realize it as much when I was a kid because it was just fun to watch, but the show was exposing me to a unique culture of the barrier islands […]
Beside the scorched brick structure the grass was wet with dew on a brisk morning. We were completely alone under the towering oaks. The birds were eerily, soulfully, singing their well practiced tunes as we walked around the columns. Our first stop on the road trip from Charleston to Savannah […]
Driving over the bridge onto Folly Island you will instantly be overwhelmed with a beach town vibe. Roll the windows down and breath it in. It was lunchtime so that meant a visit to folly’s favorite place to grab a bite, the Lost Dog Café [106 W Huron Ave, Folly […]
When we discovered that there was a national forest just minutes from Charleston excitement ran deep. The boots were strapped and the bug spray was slathered on thick. To Francis Marion National Forest we go! First stop was a visit to Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center [5821 Highway 17 […]
It’s just a tree. But if you’re the kind of tree hugger who has a book about identifying trees on your shelf or the type leaf lover that is willing to hike a few miles to check out a particularly extraordinary tree, you may understand the draw to see this […]
Tea is comfort on a cold night and icy revitalization on a hot day. It’s a way catch up with friends or have a moment of quiet meditation. I love tea, it’s a part of my every day life. A trip to Charleston, South Carolina taught me something about tea […]
A magical multifaceted unicorn on the dining scene, custard at Persimmon Café [226 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401] was life altering. Let me slow my roll, we can start from the beginning. We came for lunch and the little lot on the side of the restaurant was full, but we easily […]