South Carolina

Charleston: Spring Break in the South - Days 3-4

Charleston’s historic downtown is remarkably walkable and each street offers its own views of stately antebellum houses, many of which date to the early 1800s. We decided to spend our third day in the area touring Charleston entirely on foot.

Charleston: Spring Break in the South - Days 1-2

In April 2016, we spent 4 days in Charleston with a day-trip to a really cool island off the coast. We actually had to cut the trip a day short because we got sick and so got to miss seeing a few other sights but still had a wonderful time.

First, a short geography lesson - Charleston is a 17 mile long peninsula sandwiched between the Ashley and Cooper Rivers. At its tip is Charleston Harbor, an inlet just off of the Atlantic Ocean. In the downtown portion, the width of the peninsula is about a mile, with the downtown area in a 4-5 square mile area. In short, it is incredibly walkable. And with so much to see, walking around the city is a great way to go!

A Pawley's Island Christmas (Day 1) - Exploring Georgetown, SC + Pawley’s Island

This past December we headed south to Pawley’s Island in an effort to beat the winter blues. Here we relaxed along the beach, did some hiking and enjoyed time outdoors, and sampled a little of what this part of the state had to offer.

A Pawley's Island Christmas (Day 2) - Santee Coastal Reserve + Sewee Shell and Clam Mounds

This past December we headed south to Pawley’s Island in an effort to beat the winter blues. Here we relaxed along the beach, did some hiking and enjoyed time outdoors, and sampled a little of what this part of the state had to offer. On day 2 we did some hiking at Santee Coastal Reserve and the Sewee shell and clam mounds in Francis Marion National Park, both short drives from Pawley’s Island.

A Pawley's Island Christmas (Days 3-4) - Brookgreen Gardens + Huntington State Park Beach

This past December we headed south to Pawley’s Island in an effort to beat the winter blues. Here we relaxed along the beach, did some hiking and enjoyed time outdoors, and sampled a little of what this part of the state had to offer. On Days 3-4, we visited the beautiful Brookgreen Gardens, took some short walks at Huntington Beach State Park, and ate a delicious seafood lunch.

Moonrise over Pawley's Island {includes video}

Everyone should watch a moon rise over the ocean at some point. A moonrise is made even more spectacular when it’s a super moon. Check out the video of a super moon rising over the Atlantic Ocean off of Pawley’s Island.

Quiet time in Hilton Head, SC

Hilton Head, SC is a beach destination that we visited for some family time and relaxation.