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Tag: To Do in SC

Day trips and places worth a visit around South Carolina, from Upstate battlefields to Lowcountry plantations, lighthouses and wild places, with tips from my own visits.

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Hammonds Old Store in the News

23 Jun 20257 Oct 2026
Check out this coverage of some.of the artifacts from Hammond's Old Store and Lindley's Fort, which will be on display at the Laurens County Museum. An incredible amount of work…
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Catawba River Valley Battlefield tour

23 Jan 202528 Oct 2026
Winter is a great time to visit many of these sites, as the foliage and vegetation in the other seasons makes it difficult to see the landscape clearly. We met…
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Nitrolee

23 Jan 202528 Oct 2026
Located in Great Falls, SC, the Nitrolee Access area opened in 2023. This park, with restroom facilities and safe parking, was our meeting spot for a battlefield tour, and was…
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First Day 2025

2 Jan 202528 Oct 2026
Ever since I settled in Myrtle Beach ten years ago, I have started the year with a South Carolina State Park tradition, a First Day Hike. I did Myrtle Beach…
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Turner House Adventure

12 Dec 202428 Oct 2026
Sometimes last-minute impulse trips are the best, and this was one of those times! Having been to Turner House this past Spring, the opportunity to adventure again was too good…
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Home for the Holidays at Hampton Plantation

9 Dec 20247 Oct 2026
Just wanted to share a few photos from this past weekend's Home for the Holidays event at Hampton Plantation. Folks may not be aware, but all the water from Hurricane…
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Tibwin Plantation – October, 2024

21 Oct 202428 Oct 2026
It is usually a solo time here, today was no exception. It’s always quiet and serene. The short walk from the gate to the house is lovely. Yellow butterflies were…
History

Prince George Winyah Tour 2024

13 Apr 202428 Oct 2026
I had a great day getting just a small taste of what the Prince George ladies put together. What an absolute treat! "For over 75 years, the Prince George Winyah…
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Another Coastal Expeditions Adventure – Return to Dominick House

27 Mar 202428 Oct 2026
Bull Island is one of my favorite places on Earth. I visit as often as I can, on day trips, but there is nothing like a Dominick House weekend. Just…
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Bull Island – The American Alligator

27 Mar 20247 Oct 2026
The stars of this post are the some of the residents of Bull Island, in the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. I've been blessed with full weekend visits, in addition…

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