While the area is made up of around 45,000 people, the historic neighborhood of Summerville, South Carolina is north of Charleston. The area was first settled around the Revolutionary War and today is known as "Flowertown." The historic downtown area is full of restaurants, shops and bars. It's also recognized as the birthplace of Sweet Tea. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Summerville, SC
Visiting South Carolina’s Breweries
South Carolina may have been one of the more recent states to start craft breweries, but they are now making up for lost time. They're now found all over the state but are more concentrated to the Lowcountry. Many started as brewpubs, but changes in laws allow breweries to work independently and sell to go. I visited two breweries on my most recent trip and another a few … [Read more...] about Visiting South Carolina’s Breweries
10 Essentials for a Southern Road Trip
Without a doubt, the best way to see the South is by car. The region features some of the country's best scenic highways and backroads, so you're never sure of what you'll find. On the Blue Ridge Parkway, you'll wind through one of the country's first scenic highways, cut through the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia. On others, like I-95, you'll find the kitschy … [Read more...] about 10 Essentials for a Southern Road Trip
Small Town Saturday: Bella Vista, AR
The Mildred B. Cooper Chapel is tucked into the woods in the Ozarks in the small town of Bella Vista in northwestern Arkansas. The town is known for its golf course and was originally established in 1965 as a resort town. Today it has a population of over 25,000. It also has lakes and miles of walking trails. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Bella Vista, AR
Film Friday: A Walk in the Woods
Based on the memoir by Bill Bryson, A Walk in the Woods tells of two curmudgeonly friends who hike the Appalachian Trail together late in life. They encounter all sorts of bumps in the road along the way. Nick Nolte, Robert Redford, and Emma Thompson star in the film. Filmed In: Marietta and Kennesaw, Georgia If You Like: Wild … [Read more...] about Film Friday: A Walk in the Woods