“Charleston has a landscape that encourages intimacy and partisanship. I have heard it said that an inoculation to the sights and smells of the Carolina lowcountry is an almost irreversible antidote to the charms of other landscapes, other alien geographies. You can be moved profoundly by other vistas, by other oceans, by soaring mountain ranges, but [...]
Alligator spotted in ocean near Wilmington, NC. At Onslow Beach (just north [...]
I just read The Water Is Wide by Pat Conroy. I read a lot of books and I forget most of them quickly, but this is a book that is going to stick with me. Conroy is probably most well known for his books like The Lords of Discipline and The Great Santini , but I’ve found this [...]
Georgia does have some great state parks and now there is a move to get Georgian’s and visitors to check out the Georgia state parks. Read more at the Newnan Times
“Our state has 63 park properties with various activities and accommodations, including campgrounds, cottages, lodges, hotels and cabins. You can camp under the stars or you [...]
I know it seems like it’s way too early to be planning your ski vacation now. I mean, it’s 95 freaking degrees outside! But if you want a great ski trip you need to start planning now. I like Colorado. Not only is the skiing great but the state is beautiful. Get some tips on places [...]
Have a fun and safe 4th [...]
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