Posted on August 21, 2009 by shoutabout
On our second Hilton Head vacation I finally got a chance to explore the amazing Sea Pines Forest Preserve.
Admission is free, however visitors need $5 all day guest pass to get inside the Sea Pines Plantation.
In less than 2 hours we came close to alligators, anhingas and blue herons, and stepped back in time [...]
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Posted on April 1, 2009 by shoutabout
Cheraw is Pee Dee’s jewel, a vibrant little city filled with music, arts and magnificent historic houses and churches. Cheraw is famous for the SC Jazz Festival that celebrates her beloved son, Dizzie Gillespie. This weekend the city will open its arms to welcome visitors to the 34th annual Spring Festival.
Historic Events
• Living History Expo – [...]
Filed under: Biking, Boating and Fishing, Canoe and Kayak, Cheraw - Camden, Free Things to Do, Historic Carolina Sites, Museums, Parks and Gardens | Tagged: 18th century Saint David Church, antique fire truck and cars parade, Button King Museum Bishopville, Cheraw historic buildings, Cheraw Spring Festival, Civil War South Carolina reenactments, Confederate Army fire camp demonstrations, family weekend fun near Bishopville and Camden, fun free things to do near Columbia, Pearl Friar's Topiary Garden, SC Arts and Crafts Show, SC fine artists exhibit | 2 Comments »
Posted on October 16, 2008 by shoutabout
Need a breath of fresh air? Tired of the every day gloom and doom? Love, pristine beaches, miles of nature trails winding through lush maritime forests and the romantic Atalaya Castle await you at Huntington Beach State Park, just half an hour drive from Myrtle Beach and Georgetown. Just next door is Brookgreen Gardens, the [...]
Filed under: Animals and Pets, Biking, Boating and Fishing, Canoe and Kayak, Charleston, Historic Carolina Sites, Myrtle Beach, Mysterious, Funny & Weird, Outdoor Activities, Swimming, Videos and Photos, Walking and Jogging, Zoo | Tagged: alligator photos, alligator wild video, amazing alligator jaws photos, Atalaya Castle, Brookgreen Gardens, cheap fun Myrtle Beach attractions, fun things to do with kids on the way to Myrtle Beach, Huntington Beach alligators, Huntington Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach activities under $5, Myrtle beach weekend fun, striking alligator video, what to do with kids in Myrtle Beach | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 18, 2008 by shoutabout
Water sports rule at the picturesque Shelter Cove Marina! This Mediterranean style marina features Hilton Head’s largest deep-water yacht basin with 170 boat slips for boats up to 135 feet in length. Here you can enjoy deep-sea and inshore fishing, sport crabbing, nature excursions and dinner cruises. During the summer months there is a spectacular [...]
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Posted on September 7, 2008 by shoutabout
Musgrove Mill State Historic Site’s was the scene of a bloody American Revolution battle. “On Aug. 19, 1780, 200 Patriots rode to strike what they thought was an equal number of Loyalists at Musgrove Mill.Instead, they found themselves badly outnumbered, the Tories having been joined by 300 provincial regulars from the British post at Ninety [...]
Filed under: Boating and Fishing, Canoe and Kayak, Charlotte, Free Things to Do, Greenville, Historic Carolina Sites, Inspirational, Museums, Mystery Tales and Ghosts Sightings, Oconee State Park, Outdoor Activities, Walking and Jogging | Tagged: Blackstock Battle re-enactment, free historic sites to see around Charlotte, Greenville education and fun, Greenville free things to do, Greenville historic sites, Musgrove Mill State Park, Musgrove Mill State Park events and historic programs, Revolutionary War battles and heroes, Rose Hill Plantation open house tours, things to do at Musgrove Mill, Upstate mystery tales and ghosts sightings, what to do with kids in Greenville | 3 Comments »
Posted on August 22, 2008 by shoutabout
Visit the 90 feet tall candy striped Harbour Town Lighthouse open daily from 10 AM to sundown. Admission is $3 (kids under 5 years of age get in for FREE) but you can get free passes from the Harbour Town concierge desk. If interested to see more of the legendary Sea Islands lighthouses read this [...]
Filed under: Biking, Boating and Fishing, Canoe and Kayak, Hilton Head, Hilton Head - Savannah, Historic Carolina Sites, Walking and Jogging | Tagged: Harbour Town cruises and tours, Harbour Town lighthouse, Harbour Town playground, Hilton Head fun weekend activities, Hilton Head just for kids, Hilton Head things to do with kids, Sea Pines family and kids attractions, Sea Pines free things to do, Sea Pines horseback riding price and schedule, Sea Pines Nature Center eco tours, Sea Pines Resort and Forest Preserve history facts, what to see and do with kids at Sea Pines | 6 Comments »
Posted on August 14, 2008 by shoutabout
The best way to sight see Hilton Head (the second largest island on the East coast) and to spot the friendly bottle-nose dolphins is to go on a cruise.
Travelling on the gorgeous Calibogue Sound you get up close views Hilton Head’s Marina and most luxurious plantations, the Cross Island Bridge, Buck, Bull and Daufuskie [...]
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Posted on July 12, 2008 by shoutabout
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 [...]
Filed under: Boating and Fishing, Canoe and Kayak, Charlotte, Devils Fork State Park, Greenville, Outdoor Activities, Swimming, Table Rock & Caesars Head Parks, Walking and Jogging | Tagged: affordable Greenville vacation, best weekend hiking near Greenville, camping in the Carolina mountains, Charlotte family fun things to do, fun Greenville activities under $10, Greenville Charlotte activities under $5, hiking at Table Rock State park, incredible Table Rock nature trails pictures, Lake Jocassee attractions, Outdoor Greenville fun, waterfalls hiking trails, what to do with kids in Greenville, where to go with children in the Carolina Upstate | 2 Comments »
Posted on July 8, 2008 by shoutabout
Save some gas money and come relax right here in the heart of Columbia at Sesquicentennial Park. Since 1937 the “granny” welcomed millions of visitors and outdoor enthusiasts. It’s affordable, fun and healthy way to spend a day with the family.
For those of you new to town read my previous post to get more [...]
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Posted on June 18, 2008 by shoutabout
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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