Johns Islands is one of the barrier islands surrounding Charleston, South Carolina. It's much more rural than the other islands and is home to the Angel Oak, a 400-500-year-old Southern live oak tree known as "the oldest living thing east of the Mississippi." It is over 65 feet tall and 28 feet in circumference. It is currently protected by the City of Charleston. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Johns Island, SC
Film Friday: Cape Fear
Both the original 1962 version and the 1991 version were filmed in the region, but the more modern Cape Fear spent more time down south. Cape Fear tells of a convicted rapist who is released from prison after his 14 year-long sentence. He tracks down the family of the lawyer who defended him, or failed to do so in his eyes, to seek revenge. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Cape Fear
The Best Southern Music Festivals to Attend
The South has a longstanding musical legacy covering most styles of music, from R&B to rock to bluegrass. All trace their heritage to the region. It has also produced some of the country's most famous artists, such as Elvis Presley and the Allman Brothers Band, to name a few. So it makes sense that music festivals would thrive here. Here are our picks … [Read more...] about The Best Southern Music Festivals to Attend
Small Town Saturday: South Newport, GA
On the small coastal road between Savannah and Charleston lies South Newport, Georgia, known for the "Smallest Church in America," one of my favorite kitschy landmarks. It has a few pews and only has enough room for a few people to stand inside of it at a time. It's well worth a stop if you're traveling by Coastal Highway 17. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: South Newport, GA
Film Friday: Edward Scissorhands
Fans of director Tim Burton typically name Edward Scissorhands as one of their favorite of his films. In an isolated castle on the top of a hill, an inventor creates Edward but never lives to complete his hands. Instead, Edward has scissors for hands. A saleswoman named Peg finds him alone and brings him to live at home with her family. He doesn't fit in but falls in love … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Edward Scissorhands