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A Bird's Eye View: Published: 1/1/2007; Whether it be their song, beauty markings or simply their power of flight, birds have delighted and inspired people the world over. We mimic their calls and envy their travel. From a bird’s eye view,South Carolina is a paradise of great swaths of forests, protected habitats and people who care. for our winged and beaked buddies; More

A Garden of Grace: Published: 1/1/2007; A 14-acre retreat where visitors can escape life's hectic pace and bask in the gracious world of a century ago.; More

A New Look At An Old Story: Published: 1/1/2007; South Carolina’s oldest European settlement is all new at Charles Towne Landing.; More

A Plethora of Petals: Published: 1/1/2007; It’s not only the inherent beauty that attracts flocks of flower fanatics—Azalea Park hosts a variety of annual events every year, including the Flowertown Festival, Taste of Summerville and Sculpture in the South.; More

Aiken Bluegrass Festival: Published: 1/1/2007; If you follow the sound of mountain music down the last narrowing ridge of the Great Smoky Mountains, you’ll come to a foot-stompin’ halt at the Aiken Bluegrass Festival.; More

B&B on the High Seas: Published: 1/1/2007; Aboard one of Charleston’s boat and breakfast yachts, land-lovers and seafarers alike can get exactly what they want out of a visit to Charleston.; More

BBQ Side Show: Published: 1/1/2007; Here are some of the sides you’re likely to encounter on a whirlwind barbecue tour of South Carolina.; More

Charleston Food and Wine Festival: Published: 1/1/2007; The four-day celebration of things that taste really good is really fun.; More

Charleston For Less: Published: 1/1/2007; The Old-World charm of Charleston isn’t lost on King Street where great shops, eateries and hotels inhabit the unique buildings of centuries past.; More

Child's Play: Published: 1/1/2007; There’s much to attract kids along the South Carolina Heritage Corridor.; More

Coffeehouses are Buzzing with Activity: Published: 1/1/2007; Half caf, no caf, with poetry or just by itself, no matter how you take your coffee, you can find it in South Carolina; More

Dining High in the Lowcountry: Published: 1/1/2007; No matter what type of elevated experience you’re in search of, the vantage point from any of these rooftop bars will show you more than a good time.; More

Ft. Sumter A Place of Valor: Published: 1/1/2007; It all started so very, very politely. A note was sent to Major Anderson, U.S. commander of Fort Sumter.; More

Fun by the Boatload: Published: 1/1/2007; There is no doubt that Lake Jocassee is one of the most idyllic lakes in the nation, perhaps the world. Located in the northwest corner of the state, it is surrounded by the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Most of its shoreline is protected and unspoiled by development,and Devils Fork State Park makes a perfect entryway to enjoy these translucent waters.; More

Golf Pros' Favorite Holes: Published: 1/1/2007; When asked "what is your favorite golf hole in South Carolina?" Most experts are stumped. "It's tougher than choosing a flavor at Baskin-Robbins," said John Winterhalter, head golf professional at the Venerable Forest Lake Club in Columbia, SC, when asked to pick his favorite golf hole in the state.; More

Hand Picked: Published: 1/1/2007; Sample the farms and orchards along the SC National Heritage Corridor that affords visitors the opportunity to pick their own fruits and vegetables and have fun at the same time. It makes the mouth water just to think of it!; More

Hobcaw Barony: Published: 1/1/2007; Hobcaw Barony stands as a 60-mile testament to the natural beauty of South Carolina’s seashore.; More

Hot Nights. Cool City.: Published: 1/1/2007; It's Thursday night in Columbia, and you've got no excuse to be bored. Not when a James Brown wannabe in a shiny red cape is singing "Make it Funky" at Mac's on Main and a poet named Mecca is reciting eye-brow-raising work while a jazz combo plays at Hunter-Gatherer.; More

Kicking Up Their Heels: Published: 1/1/2007; One of the meccas of horse riding and showing in South Carolina is a place where one might not expect it, a state park.; More

Lilies and Locks: Published: 1/1/2007; A trip to Landsford Canal State Park reveals a brilliant display of spider lilies, history and a fun setting for a picnic.; More

Made in South Carolina: Published: 1/1/2007; Products made, grown or produced in the Palmetto State.; More

Myrtle Beach Rocks!: Published: 1/1/2007; For years, the best show in Myrtle Beach was the nightly cruise along Ocean Boulevard. That all changed in 1986 when Missouri native Calvin Gilmore opened Carolina Opry in a small venue in nearby Surfside Beach and premiered the region’s original music variety show.; More

Myrtle Beach Sizzles: Published: 1/1/2007; Decade after decade, season after season, sun and fun go hand-in-hand in Myrtle Beach. That’s why it’s called the Grand Strand.; More

North Augusta's Living History Park: Published: 1/1/2007; The North Augusta Living History Park is an eight-acre oasis open year-round as a delightful, passive park and serving on several weekends as the site of acclaimed historical interpretive events.; More

PGA Knows Where to Play: Published: 1/1/2007; If you’ve got great South Carolina golf on your mind, the Carolinas PGA is waiting for you; More

Pick Pickens: Published: 1/1/2007; There is something distinctly charming about any small, close-knit town. One that believes bigger is not necessarily better. Welcome to Pickens, SC.; More

Read it and Eat: Published: 1/1/2007; Walk into any bookstore, and the number of “regional” cookbooks available will be overwhelming. But what a delicious way to be overwhelmed!; More

Restoring History: Published: 1/1/2007; Historic. Luxurious. Relaxing. These are just a few of the words that can be used to describe Kilburnie Inn as it stands today on Craig Farm near Lancaster, SC. But over the years, Kilburnie has undergone many changes — even a change in location — to become the wonderful inn that it is today.; More

Rock Hill's Big Backyard: Published: 1/1/2007; Gardens are places that stir the senses. Where vibrant colors of earth and sky and sweet smells of spring blooms have inspired artful words and beautiful paintings the world over; More

RVers Find Variety at South Carolina State Parks: Published: 1/1/2007; It started with tent camping. However, as we aged, the earth beneath us grew increasingly hard and eventually gave way to an air mattress then finally to a new RV.; More

Santee - An Oasis of Recreation: Published: 1/1/2007; Golf simply doesn't get any more affordable or uncomplicated than in Santee, SC.; More

Sit a Spell: Published: 1/1/2007; On my porch, you will find two Kennedy rocking chairs, a porch swing,ceiling fans and, depending on the season, ferns/impatiens/mums/pansies. Best of all, on my porch you will often find people.; More

South Carolina Offers Palmetto Dinnerware: Published: 1/1/2007; Discriminating hostesses can now tastefully serve the spirit of South Carolina to their guests on handcrafted Italian dinnerware.; More

Splish Splash: Published: 1/1/2007; There’s something magical about a South Carolina summer — nature is enveloped in a green embrace, gentle breezes tousle sun-splashed tresses, and the air carries the scent of cool watermelon and warm sunshine. There’s only one thing that could improve upon such perfection — a screaming, 30-foot drop into a pool of cool water. It’s summer, and it’s time for fun at one of South Carolina’s county waterparks!; More

Stealing Away to Moncks Corner: Published: 1/1/2007; Mepkin Abbey welcomes day guests, retreatants or Monastic Guests.; More

Talking Shop: Published: 1/1/2007; In addition to its trademark waterfront park, Southern manses, Gullah culture and tree-lined avenues, Beaufort boasts an eclectic selection of shops. Along historic Bay Street is a trove of chic boutiques, art galleries, bookstores and specialty shops with something for everyone.; More

That's Just How it is Around Here: Published: 1/1/2007; All over Bluffton, one of South Carolina’s most historic small towns, owners of the quirky boutiques and lovely galleries that line the shady streets make visitors feel like family.; More

The Curtain Has Risen: Published: 1/1/2007; Be it the awe-inspiring resonance of a perfectly pitched aria, the flirty twang of a fiddle or a large scale musical’s joyful whirl of color and sound, there’s something magical about watching a live performance of theater, dance and music.; More

Treasured Coast: Published: 1/1/2007; As Pat Conroy wrote in his prologue to The Prince of Tides, “My wound is geography.” You’ll understand why when you visit. This is a landscape so beautiful it hurts.; More

Why You Can't Keep Your Eye on the Ball: Published: 1/1/2007; With more than 380 golf courses from stem to stern, many of them on the coast or sequested among the rolling heights of the Blue Ridge, it's not surprising that golfing in South carolina offers some dramatic vistas.; More

Worth Getting Up For: Published: 1/1/2007; Pull on a pair of salt-crusted shorts, a softly wrinkled T-shirt and leave them sleeping. A quiet escape through the door, a walk across dewy grass and you are there. The beach at sunrise.; More

You're Never Too Young to Play: Published: 1/1/2007; All summer long—every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in June, July and August — Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday conducts a series of one-day tournaments throughout the Grand Strand.; More

A Good Old-fashioned Flash Back: Published: 1/1/2006; There’s something about running across an item in a store that you haven’t seen since childhood. It can open a vault of memories. Take a stroll through Mast General Store on Main Street in Greenville, SC, and moments like these are unleashed.; More

A Little Nugget Will Do You: Published: 1/1/2006; OK, go ahead and admit it. You’ve always dreamed of striking it big and retiring early. In today’s world that usually means a lottery win. However, almost a century ago the concept was associated with another event – gold.; More

An Island Unto Itself: Published: 1/1/2006; Even before you cross the bridge to Hilton Head Island, you get the feeling. This is a unique place. Everything just seems so “right.” That’s because Hilton Head Island is an island with a plan. From its earliest development, Hilton Head Island has been resolute in its pursuit of creating a laid back atmosphere with minimal ecological impact.; More

Art's Everywhere at Artisphere: Published: 1/1/2006; Got six minutes? Brian Olsen will paint for you a 4-foot, 6-inch picture of Bob Marley while the reggae legend's music surrounds the bouncing crowd.; More

As Good As It Gets: Published: 1/1/2006; No houses, no traffic. Forsests, lakes, wildlife and 18 holes of terrific golf are in the center of two South Carolina State Parks.; More

Bed and Breakfasts Add Charm to Small Towns: Published: 1/1/2006; For a quiet pastime sit in the swing on the upper porch of the B&B or in a rocking chair on the lower porch and “watch life go by in a real Southern small town.”; More

Better Than Home: Published: 1/1/2006; Whether you’re looking for the best beaches, a Lowcountry retreat, mountain magic or a citysavvy oasis, these dreamy South Carolina hotels and inns will pamper you with lovely touches that bring Southern hospitality to life; More

Capt. Bo Gator's: Published: 1/1/2006; Jim Rozier knows the Cooper River Lowcountry as well as anyone, and now he's sharing it with everyone willing to go for a two-hour ride in his 25-foot "john boat on steriods."; More

Cooling Off in the Lowcountry: Published: 1/1/2006; When most people think of vacation, they picture relaxing on an expansive beach, sipping some sweet team and letting the day go by without a care in the world. They want to unwind...catch up on their sleep...do nothing. Then there are the others.; More

Falling Water Rising Joy: Published: 1/1/2006; Up here in the Upcountry, mountain breezes blow away your troubles, cool streams refresh aching feet, and nature’s shower — a waterfall—sends shivers down the spine.; More

Growing Immortal: Published: 1/1/2006; A couple took an acre of land, a retirement hobby and a love of nature and then cleared, dug, planted and nurtured it until they transformed a backyard garden into a 10-acre public garden and woodland preserve right in the middle of a bustling Upstate city.; More

Gullah Spirituals: Published: 1/1/2006; Some of the most beloved American spirituals emerged from the talents of the Gullah people of coastal South Carolina. Slave songs such as "Michael, Row the Boat Ashore," "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Had," and "Blow Your Trumpet, Gabriel" were first written down in the Port Royal area or near Charleston during the Civil War.; More

High Cotton and High Octane: Published: 1/1/2006; One weekend a year, hordes of devoted racing fans descend on the more than one-and-one-quarter-mile track in this historic old farming community, turning it into the third largest city in South Carolina.; More

Inspiration in Bloom: Published: 1/1/2006; Riverbanks Botanical Garden has fully blossomed into what is now considered the jewel of the Midlands.; More

Kiawah Retreat: Published: 1/1/2006; Ask any kid under 17 who has had the good fortune to spend time on this sea island and they are likely to remember the first sighting of a real alligator, making tie-dye T-shirts in the park, casting crab nets in the salt marsh or watching for sea turtles under a star-filled sky. This island is well versed in the delights of family play and nature education.; More

Kids Gone Wild: Published: 1/1/2006; For Stegenga, a father of three, state parks offer prime family fun.; More

Let's Go Someplace Nice to Eat: Published: 1/1/2006; Great food is abundant in the Myrtle Beach area, but here are just a few suggestions for your gastronomical journey.; More

Living on the Wildside: Published: 1/1/2006; In one weekend, thousands will be entertained, enlightened, enriched and hopefully engaged to protect and admire America’s fantastic wild places.; More

Made in South Carolina: Published: 1/1/2006; Products made, grown or produced in South Carolina; More

Nothing but the Best: Published: 1/1/2006; Everywhere you travel in South Carolina you'll find great golf courses designed by all of the world's top architects. And every year you'll find South Carolina courses recognized by leading golf magazines as among the finest in the nation. Here are some perennial favorites and some new courses making their national reputations.; More

Oasis of Luxury: Published: 1/1/2006; If you and your girlfriends are finding yourself bored with bunco, sick of scapbooking and not quite ready to start a shuffleboard club, it might be time to consider the ulitmate girls' getaway; a spa weekend.; More

Spectacular Myrtle Beach: Published: 1/1/2006; Myrtle Beach conjures images as far as the imagination can span. For area baby boomers, this southern icon evokes a sense of youthful nostalgia – “sweet Carolina girls.” For vacationers, visions of world-renowned 18-hole golf reputation as one of the hottest travel destinations around. But just where did the phenomenon of Myrtle Beach begin?; More

State Parks - A Living Legacy: Published: 1/1/2006; The CCC was at the heart of the conservation movement of the 1930s and ‘40s and produced many of our state and national parks and encouraged us to think more about conservation and preservation.; More

Swept Away in Boykin: Published: 1/1/2006; Susie makes each broom she sells herself, using antique equipment taught herself to use. She averages about a dozen brooms a day.; More

The Artist Connection: Published: 1/1/2006; “It’s amazing to see a piece of art created before your eyes, to see the work that goes into it.”; More

The Great Escape: Published: 1/1/2006; Pawleys Island is notorious for its simplicity. Crabbing, fishing and swimming are the most popular activities. Still, both on the island itself and the mainland town of the same name – there is no shortage of things to do.; More

Turnin' Up the Heat: Published: 1/1/2006; The cobblestoned corner of Cumberland and East Bay streets in Charleston, SC is bustling with activity as the sun grows dim and street lights appear. In the entryway of Charleston Cooks! Kitchen Store stands a little blackboard sign with a scrawled message about tonight’s sold-out culinary show.; More

When Summer's Ripe in South Carolina, So Are the Peaches!: Published: 1/1/2006; The sweet, wholesome smell of peaches is a simple pleasure of summer in South Carolina. Add a flaky crust or a crumbly topping and a gooey roux of butter, sugar, flour and cinnamon, and that simple pleasure escalates to culinary ecstasy.; More

A Battleground of Freedom: Published: 1/1/2005; With the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution, it is only fitting that the motto from South Carolina’s Bicentennial American Revolution celebration, “Battleground of Freedom,” is beingused again for this anniversary.; More

A Journey Through Time: Published: 1/1/2005; The Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway (SC 11) is a throwback in every sense of the word. It is the Sunday afternoon drive you took with your family as a child, complete with wonderment at the many surprises you would find around every turn. It is a living reminder of how America used to travel-at a slower pace with plenty of time for sightseeing and discovery.; More

Abbeville: Published: 1/1/2005; There’s an old church in Abbeville, with a wonderful stained glass window that legend says was transported here after a blockade-runner brought it ashore in Charleston. Its 125-foot spire slices into the sky, a graceful landmark that exudes a sense of well being over the 7,000 souls who call Abbeville home. This is Trinity Episcopal, “the pink church” where many of its members died in the Civil War not long after its consecration in 1860.; More

Blooms for All Seasons: Published: 1/1/2005; The camellia collection blooms in the winter and contains hundreds of varieties; azaleas, daffodils and the vast display of woodland wildflowers usher in the spring; varieties of annuals and perennials provide warm colors in the lazy summer; and deciduous tree leaves and chrysanthemums blaze their way through the autumn.; More

Boxwoods and Beyond: Published: 1/1/2005; Pearl Fryar only wanted to win a "Yard of the Month" award from his local garden club when he first took up his clippers.; More

Forget all your troubles, forget all your cares and go downtown: Published: 1/1/2005; An older couple walks by hand in hand. A toddler laughs and rolls across the grassy slope. Teenagers shuffle by in a laughing group. Three generations of family point and gaze across the river. Two 20-somethings play the bongos for a small group of spectators. Young couples, dressed for the symphony, stroll by. Tourists pose for pictures. Children walk gingerly--learning that, yes, bridges have some movement.; More

From Charleston to Sea: Published: 1/1/2005; If you plan to cruise from the city, give yourself time to enjoy a little of the renowned Charlestonian hospitality and natural beauty.; More

From The Beginning: Published: 1/1/2005; It was part of a Puritan plan. Settlers from Dorchester, MA, would settle in an arc around the already thriving city of Charleston, SC. Though Native American tribes had long been in the area, Dorchester, SC, saw its first European settlers in 1696; near-by Summerville in the late 1700s. The area, just upland from the coastal plantations, was regarded as a summer resort for rice planters. In time, the area became a year-round resort with a railroad connecting it with Charleston and the upcountry.It seems that the pine scent of the surrounding forests was viewed as particularly healthy.; More

Get on Board for Golf: Published: 1/1/2005; Imagine cruising down South Carolina’s spectacular Intracoastal Waterway in a luxury yacht, beverage in hand, watching the sun set amongst live oaks draped with Spanish moss from a 28-foot-high deck before dining on a five-course gourmet meal and retiring to a guest room with all the comforts of home.; More

Girls Love to Golf: Published: 1/1/2005; Rest assured, “women-friendly” does not equate to “easy.”; More

Greens in the Trees: Published: 1/1/2005; Almost every hole we encountered was either neatly carved through tall pines or nestled right along the 70,000-acre lake.; More

Hartsville-Simple Pleasures, Natural Treasures: Published: 1/1/2005; Simple pleasures are the best...An old-fashioned, fountain Coca-Cola... a taste of artesian water- a crisp 50 degrees-bubbling up from an ancient aquifer... A native azalea, its bewitching fragrance sweeter than honeysuckle... spring flowers’ shimmering blackwater reflections. Hartsville, S.C., simplicity. Revel in it.; More

Hunting and Fishing in South Carolina: Published: 1/1/2005; Three friends sitting around planning their next hunting and fishing trip are glad they live in South Carolina. “If you love to hunt and fish, there isn’t a better state in the nation than South Carolina,” said local Bill Weeks. Weeks has hunted all across the state and the country with close friends, Bob Harte and Tom Galardi, all from Aiken; More

Keeping It Cool: Published: 1/1/2005; There are plenty of ways to cool off on a warm summer day in South Carolina. A splash in the ocean, a dip in the pool, catch the breeze off a mountain trail, or the sweetest treat of all... a happy mouth full of ice cream. Whether you dig deep into a parfait dish or deftly handle scoops piled high on a cone, you’ll love the rich creamy choices South Carolina has to offer. Here’s just a sample of our favorite ice cream parlors:; More

Let's Go to the Beach!: Published: 1/1/2005; What could be more inviting and exciting than a day at the beach? Or, better still, a beach vacation?; More

Made in South Carolina: Published: 1/1/2005; Locally made, grown or produced products.; More

Montgomery's Grove Bed and Breakfast: Published: 1/1/2005; Arriving at the historic Montgomery mansion in the Pee Dee village of Marion in 1992, it was love at first sight for soon-to-be-innkeepers Coreen and Rick Roberts. “It was just gorgeous, exactly what we were looking for,” recalls Coreen. “Unfortunately, the price was a bit more than we could afford.”; More

Play with your Food: Published: 1/1/2005; Perhaps we should just head someplace where we can eat--and play. Someplace where we can eat, drink and be merry!; More

Pop Star of Hilton Head: Published: 1/1/2005; Where Gregg Russell goes, kids follow.; More

Road with a View: Published: 1/1/2005; One of the country most historic and beautiful highways, the Ashley River National Scenic Byway is an 11.5-mile stretch that extends through Charleston and Dorchester Counties in South Carolina.; More

Roaming the Ocean Highway: Published: 1/1/2005; Like a sea breeze, Highway 17 blows through a Lowcountry land of plenty. Trailing Calabash fragrances, it leaves North Carolina to plunge through rice country, court the sea, cross a modern marvel, and teach us something about nature.; More

Santee Cooper Country Offers A Lot of Everything: Published: 1/1/2005; Santee Cooper Country has long been legendary for its fishing and hunting, but there's more, a lot more, going on in this five-county region of south-central South Carolina.; More

Sea to See: Published: 1/1/2005; They swim back and forth, and you stare in a sort of hypnotic trance--fascinated by their movements and their colorful beauty. You’d love to get up close to piranha, eels and sharks--without the danger. You are the perfect candidate for either of South Carolina’s two aquariums; More

South Carolina Loggerheads: Published: 1/1/2005; Under cover of mid-to-late-summer nights, hatchling loggerhead turtles emerge from the safety of dark dunes along the Carolina coast and scurry across the sand and into the surf.; More

South Carolina's Children's Museum: Published: 1/1/2005; Whether you’re looking for a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon, or just want to have a play date with your children, South Carolina’s children’s museums will help spark a love of learning for your child...and create memories along the way. child... and create memories along the way.; More

Still in the Race: Published: 1/1/2005; Cot Campbell came home to Aiken, SC, from the 2004 Kentucky Derby with a fourth-place check and the satisfaction of a race well run. Limehouse (named after a 1920s Dixieland jazz song), is Campbell’s seventh Derby entry from Aiken’s Dogwood Stable. They finished third with Impeachment in 2000, and second with Summer Squall in 1990, two weeks before “The Squall” won the Preakness trophy that sits in the entrance foyer of Cot and Anne’s beautiful York Street home.; More

The Big Mo - A Cultural Icon: Published: 1/1/2005; When Richard and Lisa Boaz opened the Big Mo March 26, 1999, they saved a cultural icon from junkyard duty. The Wizard of Oz debuted, and some 60,000 cars have since rolled in for family films and a return to the 50s...; More

The Dawn of Creation: Published: 1/1/2005; To travel back in time you need only enter a cypress-vaulted cathedral called Congaree National Park. Here, South Carolina’s last virgin forest stands as tall as any temperate deciduous forest the world over.; More

The Hunley: Published: 1/1/2005; On Saturday, April 17, 2004, tens of thousands of re-enactors,history buffs and the world’s news media alike converged in Charleston, SC, for an extraordinary funeral. Eight maritime pioneers who had been lost at sea for 140 years were finally laid to rest.; More

The Island Time Forgot: Published: 1/1/2005; Nestled between Hilton Head Island, Sc and Tybee Island, GA is tiny Daufuskie Island. With no bridge connecting this eight-mile-square treasure to the mainland, it is only accessible by boat.; More

The Sanctuary at Kiawah: Published: 1/1/2005; Breathtaking natural beauty meets absolute luxury. Nestled among live oaks and miles of unspoiled beach, a grand seaside mansion majestically awaits. Named “The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island” this four-story 255-room hotel is Kiawah’s newest enhancement - and the state’s most lavish hotel ever to be built.; More

World Tour Golf Links: Published: 1/1/2005; There are golfers among us who have the resources to play at Augusta National, St. Andrews, Winged Foot and Valderrama. Fortunately, for the rest of us, there is the World Tour Golf Links in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.; More

Portraits of Civil Rights: Published: 1/1/2004; When the well of human emotions runs as deep as your soul, not even a thousand words can rescue you from the weight placed on your heart. The simplicity of one silent picture, however, can speak volumes, stirring feelings decades old. And in an instant begin the healing again. This is the nature of art.; More

Any Excuse for an Oyster Roast: Published: 1/1/2003; There's a chill in the air and the laughter of old friends floats crystal clear through the azure sky. It is a beautiful time in South Carolina and the perfect time for that old Lowcountry tradition of the oyster roast.; More

Bringing Edgefield's Glory to Light: Published: 1/1/2003; They waited under centuries of earth t oshare their stories. Every stoneware pot, wood-fired jug, porcelain plate or piece thereof, was brimming with tales of their link to Edgefield, SC. Rescued from the ravages of time, they found their voice and home, again.; More

Cascades of Southern Charm: Published: 1/1/2003; Like a whisper that blows from ear to ear, the lore of Spanish moss survices like an old fable. She hangs in wisps of tangled streams from old Lowcountry oaks. Full of nostalgia, history, and comfort, her cascades of willowly flowers spread a familiar sweet scent in the early summer nights that embrace you and say, stay a while.; More

Corny Fun that will Amaze the Entire Family: Published: 1/1/2003; Imagine yourself wandering through an impenetrable forest of corn stalks following a puzzling labyrinth of criss-crossing trails. There’s only one way out and the sun is beginning to set in the western sky. You could be lost in the dark! In a field of crop circles!! Aliens!!; More

Just One More Cast: Published: 1/1/2003; His name was Roland Newman. He was my uncle.; More

The Giving Game: Published: 1/1/2003; In a sport where a "gimme" is often permitted in friendly play, "give to others" is the rule in South Carolina's tournament play.; More

The Other Coast: South Carolina's Best-Kept Secret: Published: 1/1/2003; While most people flock to South Carolina's atlantic ocean coastline, many remain unaware of another, lesser-known freshwater coast situated on the state's western boundary with Georgia. It boasts more waterfront shoreline that the entire state of California and myriad forms of outdoor recreation.; More

Too Tough to Tame: Published: 1/1/2003; Visiting Darlington Raceway is a journey into the very heart and soul of stock car racing.; More

Up a Tree with a Paddle: Published: 1/1/2003; If you, like many of us, thought Huckleberry Finn and the Swiss Family Robinson had it made—just floating on water, living in a tree house, taking it slow and easy—this is your trip. It’s a trip down the Edisto River with an overnight stay in a tree house that would be the envy of the entire Robinson clan.; More

African-American Monument: Published: 1/1/2002; Stepping onto the Middle Passage of the African-American Monument, I am forced to remember my ancestors on the auction block, taken from the only world they had ever known.; More

Angel Oak: Published: 1/1/2002; Standing resiliently through hurricanes, wars, feast and famine is Angel Oak. Originating from a mere acorn more than 1,400 years ago, Angel Oak grew and flourished in Johns Island, SC to become one of the largest living oak trees in the world.; More

Behold, the Biscuit: Published: 1/1/2002; JUST A HINT. That’s all I needed. The lady said it was a “biscuit.” But what had happened to it? It was concrete-hard and assumed the same flavor and texture. Apparently it was a “scone” travelling under the name of biscuit. I can’t blame it for changing its name. But beware... a scone by any other name is still a rock.; More

Beware the Buccaneers: Published: 1/1/2002; Here, along the beaches of South Carolina and the marshes of the Lowcountry, some of the past's most infamous criminals hid vast riches for safekeeping. However, in many cases, the owners never returned to claim their treasures. Instead, they often met unforeseen delays caused by a hangman's noose.; More

Bulls Island: Published: 1/1/2002; We were lured by the natural beauty of a place where red wolves, dolphins, bald eagles, alligators, egrets and heron live peacefully in a pristine environment.; More

Celestial Gazing: Published: 1/1/2002; What does the Aborigine see when he looks into the sky? What did ancient mariners see when they looked skyward for celestial guidance? What stars make up Andromeda? If you've ever looked up on a clear evening and wanted to know more about the glorius lights of our solar system, you should make your first exploration one of South Carolina's six state-of-the-art planetariums.; More

Dolphins in our Midst: Published: 1/1/2002; We grew to love the little gray bottlenose that seemed to wave and talk in Flipper. We’re fascinated by their grace and trusting nature. And nothing can quiet a crowded beach and turn our gazes seaward like the cry of “dolphins.”; More

Dori Sanders - A Harvest of Human Kindness: Published: 1/1/2002; Oh, your mouth just gets to watering thinking about your first bite of a sweet and juicy Sanders Farm peach picked ripe that morning from the tree. You can just close your eyes and tilt your head back giving you nose free reign to guide you like a compass to one of the sweetest spots of South Carolina.; More

Down Home Goes Uptown!: Published: 1/1/2002; Southern cooking is in the midst of a steamy, delicious love affair - it's a threesome, actually, enjoyed by the diners (that's you and me), the creators (that would be the chefs) and the food itself (get ready for details that will leave your mouth watering).; More

Healing Springs: Published: 1/1/2002; Do these artesian springs really have healing properties?; More

Island Life for Kids: Published: 1/1/2002; The family vacation. It ranks right up there with barbecues and swimming pools as one of America's favorite summer pastimes.; More

King Street: Published: 1/1/2002; Completely apart from the seaside beauty and historic significance of Charleston, there is the shopping. And if it is shopping you want, King Street is one of the most interesting, charming, and beautiful aras anywhere.; More

Mepkin Abbey - Nature's Spiritual Side: Published: 1/1/2002; We need quiet to truly listen. But in today's harried world, it is hard to find coves of silence. Mepkin Abbey is place where visitors can shut out the noise and find nature's spiritual side.; More

Ninety Six National Historic Site: Published: 1/1/2002; Every other year, hundreds of reenactors converge on a site unknown by many today, but critical in the waging of the war for American Independence. The story began on the eve of the Revolution, in Ninety Six, S.C., a thriving village of 12 houses, a courthouse and a jail. Some 100 people lived in the vicinity. However, on Nov. 18, 1775, some 1,800 Loyalists attacked a group of Patriots only one-third that size who had gathered at Ninety Six. The attack has been called the first major land battle of the American Revolution in the South.; More

Raising the Par on the Grand Strand: Published: 1/1/2002; For decades, the Intracoastal Waterway of the Grand Strand was an almost impenetrable obstacle separating the bustling resort towns of Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, and their dozens of championship golf courses from the nearly uninhabited timber lands just on the other side. But not anymore. Barefoot Resort and Grande Dunes, a pair of luxury developments on the west bank of the waterway, have built bridges across the water, greatly expanding the area golf map and providing interesting new options for visiting golfers.; More

Relax and Rejuvenate: Published: 1/1/2002; From pampering pedicures to weight loss and water therapies, South Carolina spas restore inner balance and cleanse the spirit.; More

Sun, Sand and I Do's: Published: 1/1/2002; If you’re looking for added ambiance on your wedding day, nothing compares to South Carolina sea breezes and surf.; More

Trailing Cotton's Legacy in the South: Published: 1/1/2002; South Carolina's Cotton Trail is splattered with recollections of living off the fertile land. The haves and the have nots. Gracious majestic antebellum mansions and proud tin-roof sheds. Endless seas of cotton and rows upon rows of tobacco.; More

Who Left the Water Running?: Published: 1/1/2002; A great day for exploring. Springtime in South Carolina is met with crystal blue skies, warm breezes and promises of all things new and fresh. Today, my daughter and I set off in search of something different. One of the prettiest and most awe-inspiring works of nature - a waterfall.; More

An Indoorsman's Experience in South Carolina's Great Outdoors: Published: 1/1/2001; I admit, I'm not what you would describe as an avid outdoorsman. I used to love the outdoors, but those were the days before I discovered how easy it is to live vicariously through the man on television as he swims with crocodiles.; More

Barbeque - Getting to the Meat of the Matter: Published: 1/1/2001; South Carolinians joke that in a lot of places the word barbecue is a verb that simply describes the act of cooking something, anything, outside. Here in the South, however, it is the distinct process of cooking meat, typically pork, very slowly in an open pit while slathering it with a sauce.; More

Fancy Footwork - the South Carolina Shag: Published: 1/1/2001; You have to love a state that has an official state dance. The Carolina shag is a rock and roll eight-step that's the legend of the beach.; More

Let's Eat: Published: 1/1/2001; Southern cooking is renowned. As well it should be. In our early memory, when Grandma put on a spread, it included fried chicken, grits, hot biscuits, fresh collard greens, just-out-of-the-garden sliced tomatoes, and peach cobbler with homemade ice cream. Oh, and don't forget the sweet iced tea.; More

Shell Seekers: Published: 1/1/2001; What is it that draws young and old, tourists and locals alike to spend hours searching for the perfect seashell? Is it the thrill of the hunt, the quest for a unique treasure, or simply an excuse to wander the beaches aimlessly for hours? No matter the reason, South Carolina provides numerous beaches perfect for avid shell hunters.; More

Taking the Old Road: Published: 1/1/2001; It might be nostalgia, or maybe the love of fresh, boiled peanuts, or perhaps just the familiarity of traveling down this old road, this byway I've been down now for the past 40 years.; More

To Catch A Wave: Published: 1/1/2001; They call this place The Washout, where the restless ocean gnaws away at the shoreline, attempting to make two Foly Islands where there is only one.; More