Located between Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina is the small town of Bowman. The town of less than 1,000 residents was once a thriving rice-producing community. Today it has a few shops, but is known for the UFO Welcome Center, a manmade tourist attraction in a resident's backyard. Jody Pendarvis built the "alien rest stop" in 1994 and began charging admission for … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Bowman, SC
Visiting the Tennessee Aquarium
Before Chattanooga became the tourist destination it is today, there was the Tennessee Aquarium, which has become the leader in environmental education and preservation in Tennessee. Set along the river, the aquarium is broken up into two buildings: River Journey and Ocean Journey. The campus also includes an IMAX Theater. What to See at the Tennessee Aquarium Start … [Read more...] about Visiting the Tennessee Aquarium
Small Town Saturday: Edisto Island, SC
Edisto Island is a barrier island off the coast of Charleston. It is less developed than other beach towns, particularly Isle of Palms and Kiawah Island. The name of the island comes from a Native American tribe that settled here. Today the population is around 2,000 and it swells during the summer months with vacation renters. There is one resort, one grocery store, and a … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Edisto Island, SC
Best Hikes in North Carolina
The “High Country” of North Carolina is the fond name that locals give to the mountains in the extreme western portion of the state. I called this region my home for four fantastic years and countless weekend forays. The hikes listed below are by no means a complete list, but provide the visitor with a glimpse of the natural beauty the region has to offer. Editor's Note: … [Read more...] about Best Hikes in North Carolina
Small Town Saturday: Tiger, GA
It's entirely possible for someone to pass through Tiger, GA without even realizing it. The town is one of those places that you blink and will miss it. There are around 400 residents of this Blue Ridge Mountains town, which is close to bigger towns like Helen and Clayton. The town's claim to fame is an offbeat attraction called Goats on the Roof. At this store and fudge … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Tiger, GA