Folly Beach, the last barrier island before the Atlantic, rewards visitors with beautiful ocean vistas, soft white sand, top-notch fishing and surfing, the historic Morris Island lighthouse and few mystery tales. The beach is a short drive from downtown Charleston on scenic Hwy 171.

Tips to know before you go
• The beach is quite narrow at high [...]

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Three days and few hundreds $$$ later I asked my 5 years old which Charleston attraction did she like the most? “The Waterfront Park!” she cried out in delight…
America, there you have it. Once again the old saying comes true:
“Best things in life are free”!

The Waterfront Park is the best place in Charleston to wind [...]

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Cherry Grove Beach in North Myrtle Beach is where the Intracoastal Waterway meets the Ocean. It’s breathtaking. Winter is my favorite time at the beach. It’s so peaceful. You’re completely detached from every day worries, free to think, watch and just breathe.

Some come to fish from the famous Cherry Grove Pier, home to world record [...]

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Hooray you are finally in Hilton Head but you don’t play golf. You read the travel guides and coupon books filled with dozens of attractions screaming at you “come see me”! Are you confused? I know how you feel. Been there, done that.

Here is my list of things to do that are fun, educational [...]

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Year after year Hilton Head proves itself as THE FAMILY beach gateway in South Carolina. The perfect “hostess” welcomes you to miles of bicycle friendly beaches, super fun waves to body and wind surf, float, jump and splash, fishing bonanza and picture perfect palms tree bordered dunes. If that’s not enough how about seeing up [...]

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The ad was right. We had almost 2 hours of total relaxation, fun with the kids, and even a rescue excitement! And yes we saw dolphins. Cute flippers swimming and jumping along with the boats happy to put on a show.

To spot dolphins and other wildlife I don’t think it matter which cruise or [...]

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So much to see, so much to do at Table Rock State Park the undisputed jewel of the South Carolina mountains. The park is at the edge of the Blue Ridge Escarpment off of scenic highway 11, relative short drive from Greenville and little over an hour drive from Charlotte. Table Rock mountain has [...]

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Step back in time at the Pickens County Museum of History and Art and legendary Hagood Mill, the oldest and still operating gristmill in the state.They are both historic FREE attractions to enjoy while vacationing in the Upcountry.
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Issaqueena Falls and the Stumphouse Tunnel
Issaqueena is the most visited waterfall and the only one with a “Romeo and Juliet” like love story.

Legend has it Issaqueena rode her horse great distance to warn her (white-man) husband about fast approaching Indians seeking revenge for her marriage betrayal. Some say she died during the quest others [...]

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Recently I spent an extraordinary week with my 4 years old at the Oconee State Park in beautiful Carolina Upcountry. If you wonder about what to do, where to go and what places to visit while vacationing in the South Carolina mountains then read along.
Free activities
• Hike the easygoing 1 mile loop trail to enjoy [...]

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