Charles Towne Landing

Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site sits on a marshy point, located off of the Ashley River, where a group of English settlers landed in 1670 and established what would become the birthplace of the Carolinas colony. Guests can step onboard and tour the Adventure, Charleston's only 17th-century replica sailing ship, see cannons fired, or take a peek at otters, bears, bison and more at the Animal Forest natural habitat zoo. The grounds also include 80 acres of gardens, with an elegant live oak alley and the Legare-Waring House which is one of Charleston’s favorite sites for weddings and other special gatherings.

That little write-up was taken from the State Park Site. Click here for more information.

Kirby, Jake and I visited yesterday and remembered how much we love the place.  At $7.50 a person or $3.75 for Seniors like us, it is a bargain.  And, not only that, but dogs on leash are welcome so Jake loves the place also.  The trees have not all filled out but it was still a beautiful day. I think this place has the most beautiful display of majestic oak trees of any I have ever seen.

Because we had Jake with us we weren't able to visit the animal park but we have seen it before and it really is quite nice - and included in the price.

The Forest

The south is not all beaches and swamps.  We have so, so many forests and you can't even walk through them without something to clear your path.  Can you imagine what it took for the first settlers to clear the land and plant crops?

Minature World

This leaf appeared to be floating in mid air when I spotted it but then I realized it was suspended by a spider web.  It wasn't until I downloaded my picture that I realized that the maker of the web was right there the whole time.  Can you see him?  If not, click on the picture.

Hampton Plantation

Hampton Plantation

About 40 miles north of Charleston sits Hampton Plantation.  Built in the mid 1700's, George Washington visited in 1791 and stood on that porch.  He suggested that the large oak tree you see NOT be cut down even though it blocked the view of the race track.  It is still there in all it's glory.