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A Wedge of Waxhaws

Posted on February 16, 2020February 16, 2020 By Tom 2 Comments on A Wedge of Waxhaws
History and Genealogy, Rambling

Each year Alan Russell and I do an exploration on the Matin Luther King holiday. This got to be a tradition because both of us were available on a day when we didn’t have family obligations, etc. This is the first year since Alan has been retired, so this time he DID have MLK Day … Read More “A Wedge of Waxhaws” »

Biking the Wateree Passage

Posted on January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 By Tom 4 Comments on Biking the Wateree Passage
Rambling

The first Lowcountry Unfiltered trip of the year is usually what we call a “swamp stomp,” a hike that takes us out into the wetlands of the lower part of the state. This year we decided to revisit a portion of the Palmetto Trail, this time on by bike. The Wateree Passage of the Palmetto … Read More “Biking the Wateree Passage” »

An Electric Crybaby

Posted on October 26, 2019October 27, 2019 By Tom 1 Comment on An Electric Crybaby
History and Genealogy, Photography, Rambling, Weirdness

The story of a “Crybaby Bridge” seems to be a common trope in tales of the paranormal. There are Crybaby Bridges all over the country. Each bridge has a similar story. Usually, a distraught mother kills a baby by tossing it into the water below. Thereafter, any travelers crossing the bridge at night will hear … Read More “An Electric Crybaby” »

Exploring Underground Anderson

Posted on October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 By Tom 5 Comments on Exploring Underground Anderson
History and Genealogy, Local, Photography, Rambling

For many years I’ve known about the underground railroad passage in Anderson, South Carolina. The passage hints at a forgotten history and neglected part of the city. I’ve visited the entrances to the passageway several times, but just never got up the nerve to explore it by myself. This past week fellow explorer Alan Russell joined me, and together we finally got a chance to explore Underground Anderson.

Paddling to Capers Island

Posted on August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 By Tom 4 Comments on Paddling to Capers Island
Paddling, Photography, Rambling

As a teenager I’d read a South Carolina Wildlife article about Capers Island, a barrier island on the coast. The place fascinated me, a wild, undeveloped island accessible only by boat. On this paddling trip with Lowcountry Unfiltered I was to learn that there are TWO Capers Islands in South Carolina, and the one we visited had some unusual human-created features.

Blog Procrastination

Posted on July 10, 2019 By Tom No Comments on Blog Procrastination
Miscellaneous, Paddling, Photography, Rambling

It’s strange how procrastination operates, especially when blogging. I like to keep things as current as possible, but sometimes I get behind. That’s when a vicious cycle kicks in. I feel like I can’t write about new things until I’ve covered some of the events I’ve missed, then I get to a point where the backlog seems insurmountable. At that point procrastination becomes stagnation.

Lost Communities – Sessions 4, 5 &6

Posted on May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 By Tom No Comments on Lost Communities – Sessions 4, 5 &6
Geocaching and Maps, History and Genealogy, Photography, Rambling

We only have two more sessions left in our Lost Communities course, and I have been remiss in posting the information for the last several sessions. In these past sessions we’ve traveled along the Broad River, looked at what’s under the state’s lakes, examined some railroad towns, and explored some Native American sites. Session 4 … Read More “Lost Communities – Sessions 4, 5 &6” »

Exploring the Broad River with Scott Withrow

Posted on April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 By Tom 1 Comment on Exploring the Broad River with Scott Withrow
History and Genealogy, Local, Photography, Rambling

During our Lost Communities course for OLLI someone said that they wanted to got with Scott Withrow, my co-teacher, and me on one of our adventures. We confessed that we had never actually gone on an adventure together, but independently had been exploring many of the same areas. We decided that it was time for that to change. We had both wanted to explore the Broad River area for the following class, so we decided to do that together.

Buried in the Tall Pines

Posted on March 1, 2019March 2, 2019 By Tom 19 Comments on Buried in the Tall Pines
Geocaching and Maps, History and Genealogy, Local, Photography, Rambling

Last week it was announced that a new preserve has been established under control of SC Department of Natural Resources. The new public space, called the Tall Pines Wildlife Management Area, will be open to hunting, fishing, and hiking. Located in Northern Greenville County along the banks of of the South Saluda River, the property … Read More “Buried in the Tall Pines” »

Searching for Wolfe’s Angels – Part Two, The Search

Posted on January 24, 2019February 2, 2019 By Tom 4 Comments on Searching for Wolfe’s Angels – Part Two, The Search
History and Genealogy, Photography, Rambling

I had done the research. I’d read the book. I was ready to head out and find the angels sold by William Oliver Wolfe’s monument shop in Asheville, made famous by his son, Thomas Wolfe, in his novel Look Homeward Angel. Joining me would be fellow explorer Alan Russell.

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