The area around Lake Conestee Nature Park is going through the early stages of redevelopment (and gentrification) as new community ballparks, commercial interests, and natural areas are established. The biking and walking paths wind their way around the lake, which … Continued
The Dakota Nature Park in Brookings, South Dakota, is a great example of land reclamation. It’s a historic site, but not for any of the usual reasons. It’s actually the site of an old landfill. City planners have managed to … Continued
This is really just called Falls Park, but I didn’t want to confuse it with the Falls Park in Grenville, South Carolina. This is a historic part of the Big Sioux River that flows through downtown Sioux Falls in southeast … Continued
This is a pretty novel, albeit disappointing, historic site. I was expecting the stones to be more mysterious and imposing. The Brits who were also at the site agreed that this just didn’t live up to the hype. I don’t … Continued
Whitewater Falls is right on the SC/NC state line in the Nantahala National Forest. Technically, the upper falls are in North Carolina and the lower falls are in South Carolina. View this post on Instagram Left to right: Upper Whitewater … Continued
Hagood Mill is a historic site in Pickens, South Carolina. It’s an authentic slice of Americana and makes a great day trip. One of the finest regional examples of nineteenth-century technology can be found just three miles north of Pickens, … Continued