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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

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