Having gone hiking at Table Rock State Park, Shae and I left South Carolina and continued our 50 state road trip by moving on to Georgia. Our first stop was Blairsville in North Georgia for three nights. We stayed at this property we found on Airbnb for $43 per night … [Read more...] about Hiking To Blood Mountain’s Summit
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Four Weird Things To Do In South Carolina
The World's Largest... The World's Smallest.... Shae and I love finding weird and wonderful things to do, so we're seeking out as many of them as we can on our 50 state road trip. We managed to find several of them in the first month of our road trip, so here are four … [Read more...] about Four Weird Things To Do In South Carolina
On The Hunt For Spartanburg’s Light Bulbs
Before going to RJ Rockers for the evening, Shae, Truffles and I had a quick walk around downtown Spartanburg. We soon noticed that there were large and uniquely decorated light bulbs up and down Main St. It turned out that Spartanburg's light bulbs are a public art display … [Read more...] about On The Hunt For Spartanburg’s Light Bulbs
How To Find The Mice On Main In Greenville, SC
When deciding on things to do in Greenville, SC on our 50 state road trip, one of the top things on our list was to find all the Mice On Main. These are nine tiny bronze mice located up and down Main St, a senior project by Jimmy Ryan which were created in 2000. The idea for … [Read more...] about How To Find The Mice On Main In Greenville, SC
Why You Need To Visit Falls Park On The Reedy In Greenville SC
Having spent the first month of our 50 state road trip in South Carolina, the final city we visited was Greenville. We'd enjoyed our time exploring the state but when we visited Falls Park On The Reedy, I had a new favorite place in South Carolina. It's a beautiful park in … [Read more...] about Why You Need To Visit Falls Park On The Reedy In Greenville SC
5 Things To Do In Beaufort, South Carolina
On our way from Hilton Head Island to Myrtle Beach, we stopped for the day in Beaufort, South Carolina. Beaufort is the second oldest city in South Carolina after Charleston, so it's full of historic homes. We'd already toured four historic homes in Columbia and wandered the … [Read more...] about 5 Things To Do In Beaufort, South Carolina
15 Photos That Show Why We Loved Downtown Charleston, SC
Before we left on our 50 state road trip, we had tons of people tell us that we'd love Charleston, South Carolina. When we first arrived in the city, Shae and I stayed at a Hyatt Place in North Charleston. When nearing the hotel, we remarked to each other that Charleston … [Read more...] about 15 Photos That Show Why We Loved Downtown Charleston, SC
Byrd’s Cookies Will Give You Wings
"I love your dog!" Shae and I were walking Truffles down Market St in Charleston SC when we heard someone shout this from nearby. Looking to our right, we saw a lady run out the door of Byrd's Cookies. Truffles loves attention, so she immediately wanted to meet this … [Read more...] about Byrd’s Cookies Will Give You Wings
The Peppers Vs. The Pepper Palace Challenge
We're the Peppers. That means that if we see something pepper-related on the road trip, we're going to check it out. And if it involves eating, we're definitely there ;) Shae and I were walking up N Market St in Charleston, South Carolina when we saw Pepper Palace. We … [Read more...] about The Peppers Vs. The Pepper Palace Challenge
Hiking The Weston Lake Loop At Congaree National Park
Congaree National Park was one of the locations listed on our spreadsheet of places to visit in South Carolina before we'd even started our 50 state road trip. During our Columbia Canal walk, our guide Spencer also highly recommended visiting Congaree National Park, especially … [Read more...] about Hiking The Weston Lake Loop At Congaree National Park