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Southern Byways

November 28th, 2006

Christmas in South Carolina

It seems that South Carolina is the state to be in for Christmas this year. There is something going on every single day of December. And more often than not, there is more than one Christmasy thing to do. So, get out a pen and paper and jot down everything you want to do. If […]

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November 11th, 2006

Boone Hall Plantation

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Tags: Boone-Hall, plantations, South-Carolina

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October 31st, 2006

Haunted Charleston Walking Tour

“The beautiful architecture of Charleston harbors ghost stories you will hear on an evening walking tour in this enchanted city.
And I was just reading about some of them and yes, they did give me the creeps. Especially the one about the 1940s car and its passengers!
Did I ever tell you my ghost story? I […]

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October 29th, 2006

Colonial Lake, Charleston

Colonial Lake in Charleston is the perfect spot to enjoy a bit of nature. There is a sidewalk that winds around the man made lake with plenty of benches to provide a place to enjoy the scenery. Or a jog around the lake might be perfect for a summer afternoon…

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Tags: Holidays, South-Carolina, southern-byways, travel, vacations

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September 27th, 2006

Halloween in Charleston, South Carolina

“With over 330 years of history and happenings, what better place to spend Halloween than in the historic Charleston, South Carolina area? Charleston has everything a fright seeker desires; from special ghost tours, costume hoe-downs, extravaganzas and more, there’s something guaranteed to chill every bone!”
All month, I’m going to be looking to see what there […]

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September 21st, 2006

Gingko Farms of the South

Did you know that Sumter, South Carolina has the largest Gingko farm in the world. There are about a zillion uses for Gingko, but the latest studies are pointing towards a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, but there is still a lot of research to be done.
Tags: Alzheimers-disease, farming, Gingko, South-Carolina, Sumter

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August 31st, 2006

Thursday Afternoon - The Latest on Ernesto

“By midafternoon, its northern edge brought rain to the states’ eastern counties, and its winds were 70 mph, just short of the 74 mph threshold for a hurricane. Its winds increased steadily through the day from around 40 mph overnight as the storm drew energy from the warm water.”
Will keep you informed of more developments. […]

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July 7th, 2006

Tour of Charleston, South Carolina… Day 7 - Carriage Rides and Ghosts

For our last day in Charleston we will see as much as we can of the city as possible. First up is a horse drawn carriage tour with The Old South Carriage Company. Over 300 years of history will be revealed as you ride over cobblestone streets. The 2.5 mile tour gives you a glimps […]

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July 6th, 2006

Tour of Charleston, South Carolina… Day 6 - Fort Sumter National Monument

When in Charleston years ago, we were dragged to Fort Sumter by my history obsessed father. As much as I didn’t want to admit it then, it was interesting and that said by a 11 year old girl has to mean something. While visiting the fort make sure to check out the the wall that […]

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July 5th, 2006

Tour of Charleston, South Carolina… Day 5 - Nature Adventures Kayak & Canoe Outfitters

The best thing about travelling is getting the urge to do things you wouldn’t normaly do. In keeping with our new found sense of adventure, today we are going on a tour and not just any old bus tour either, we going on a kayaking tour through the Francis Marion National Forest.
“WAMBAW KAYAK AND […]

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