Category: The Simpsonville Sentinel
Follow the Hunger Games in North Carolina
Suzanne Collins’ best-selling trilogy, The Hunger Games, hit the big screen on March 23rd. The young adult novels are set in a post-apocalyptic world where the citizens of Panem (what used to be North America) live in twelve different districts. Read more… This article will appear in the March 2012 edition of the Simpsonville Sentinel [...]
Immerse Yourself in the Past at Historic Brattonsville
Even though the South is steeping with revolutionary history, there are very few places that have the number of acres and buildings in one location that Historic Brattonsville does. With over 775 acres and 30 buildings it’s considered to be one of the most important and heavily visited historical sites in South Carolina. This article [...]
Head to Beech Mountain Resort for Winter Fun
I have to admit that I had always thought Beech Mountain was just a ski resort, so I was pleasantly surprised on a recent visit to find a whole little town at the top of the mountain. Dubbed “Eastern America’s Highest Town”, Beech Mountain sits at an elevation of 5506 feet and offers amazing views [...]
Ring in the New Year at Moon Pie Over Mobile
Who needs to watch a ball drop when you can have the truly Southern experience of watching a giant Moon Pie drop from the sky instead? Yes, you heard that correctly. In Mobile, Alabama on New Year’s Eve, a 12-foot-tall, 350 lb. cookie descends 317 feet from the RSA BankTrust Building downtown while people line [...]
Head to Helen, Georgia for the Holidays
Nestled at the base of the Appalachian Mountains in Georgia, lies the town of Helen, a German-ish village with burgeoning vineyards against a Bavarian backdrop. This family-friendly destination is only two hours from Simpsonville and offers activities for everyone. From wine-tasting for the adults to seeing where Cabbage Patch dolls are born for the kids [...]
Fun Fall Festivals in the South
Fall is a great time of the year. The air begins to cool down and turn crisp. The leaves begin to change to vibrant shades of rust, orange and red. But the very best things about this time of year are the fabulous fall festivals going on in our area. From the quirky Woolly Worm [...]
Exploring the Sights and Smells of Chicago
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is a city of magnificent lakefront parks, world-class museums and stunning architecture. And, with Southwest flying non-stop from Greenville to Chicago, it’s now much easier to hop on a plane and explore this vibrant city. Whether it’s for a quick weekend trip or a week-long vacation, in [...]
A Florida Beach Town with Character in Rosemary Beach, Florida
This article was published in the June 2011 edition of the Simpsonville Sentinel and online at: http://www.seethesouth.com/a-florida-beach-town-with-character-rosemary-beach-florida/
Take a Hike- five great places in the Upstate to go hiking
Article published in the May 2011 edition of the Simpsonville Sentinel and online at: http://www.seethesouth.com/take-a-hike-five-great-places-in-the-upstate-to-go-hiking/
Get a Glimpse of the Past in Beaufort
Article published in the April 2011 edition of the Simpsonville Sentinel and online at: http://www.seethesouth.com/get-a-glimpse-of-the-past-in-beaufort/
Spend the Day in Greenwood, South Carolina
Latest article published in the March 2011 edition of the Simpsonville Sentinel and online at: http://www.seethesouth.com/spend-a-day-in-greenwood-south-carolina/
Get to the Gulf-Gulf Shores, Alabama
Latest article published in the February 2011 edition of the Simpsonville Sentinel and online at www.seethesouth.com. Get to the Gulf-Gulf Shores, Alabama
Chug on Over to Chattanooga
Article published in the January 2011 edition of the Simpsonville Sentinel and online at www.seethesouth.com Chug on Over to Chattanooga
Spend the Holidays at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC
This article, Spend the Holidays at the Biltmore Estate, was published December 2010 in the Simpsonville Sentinel and online at www.seethesouth.com
Take a Drive on the Wild Side This Holiday Season
This article, Take a Drive on the Wild Side This Holiday Season, was published November 2010 in the Simpsonville Sentinel and online at www.seethesouth.com
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