This December my in-laws will be staying with our dog, Percy, for a week while Cecil and I celebrate our tenth anniversary. They asked to have a practice run with Percy, so Cecil and I went away for a night this past weekend to Spartanburg, South Carolina. Comparable in size to Winston Salem, NC, Spartanburg … Continue reading Spartanburg, South Carolina
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Columbia, South Carolina
Daytrips can be both wonderful and exhausting. The short time forces you to make the most of it, resulting in sore feet. Always worth it, though! My ideal distance for a daytrip is two hours or less one way. Staying within that radius from your home ensures that you'll have enough time to see at … Continue reading Columbia, South Carolina
Greenville, South Carolina
In need of an escape my husband and I packed a bag and drove south to Greenville, South Carolina. We had heard only wonderful things about the city and wanted to check it out for ourselves. We planned to stay only one night so we limited our exploring to the immediate downtown area. Thankfully, there … Continue reading Greenville, South Carolina
Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill
By Joanna Grey Talbot Apples in South Carolina? But I thought the fruit they are known for is peaches? Both are true! Growing up in North Carolina I only knew of picking apples in the Blue Ridge Mountains which is why I am glad I came across an orchard closer to home. Most of the state doesn't have … Continue reading Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill
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