A collection of photography and exploration focusing on Upstate South Carolina and beyond.
The thought of fighting the crowds in downtown, or settling for another mediocre seafood dinner just didn’t appeal to us. Turns out that some of the best food in the area doesn’t have to have a water view, or even be located anywhere near downtown. We had spotted Gennaro’s on the way north out of … Read More “Gennaro’s Italian Restaurant” »
Leaving Beidler Forest, we had a decision to make. Should we join the madness at Magnolia Garden, or should we seek out more wildlife? Earlier in the day we had driven through a historic residential section of Summerville and were able to enjoy the beauty of azaleas in that area. We decided that was enough, … Read More “ACE Basin” »
While at Beidler Forest I heard a familiar sound I had not heard in awhile – a rhythmic hand clapping pattern clapped as one-two-three-and-four. This is used to get a class’s attention, and the kids the repeat the pattern back to you. I learned this trick when I was teaching music. It was a good … Read More “Hand Clapping” »
This has always been a special place for us. Beidler Forest is located in the Four Holes Swamp, and is managed by the Audubon Society and the Nature Conservancy. Beidler features a mile-long boardwalk through dark cypress swamps. It is best experienced early morning or evening when birds and animals are more active. It is … Read More “Francis Beidler Forest” »
Nevermind that it is peal azalea season. Nevermind that it’s also biker weekend. Nevermind that the Family Circle Cup is being played in town. Nevermind that it’s spring break for many. Nevermind that there isn’t a hotel room to be had for miles around. We’re heading to Charleston! Our plan was to somehow avoid the … Read More “A Charleston Weekend” »