Looking Back

Looking Back

Author: John Ashton Hester

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2018-08-14

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1984545396

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This book consists of six sections: first, feature stories about various local area people and places; second, news stories; third, sports stories; fourth, a history of Oconee County government; fifth, stories by Ashton Hester about his experiences with the US Army during the Vietnam War; and sixth, week-to-week highlights from issues of the Keowee Courier from the years 19731980. It is the authors hope that these stories will bring back some nostalgic memories for longtime residents and provide some historical insight for younger people and newcomers to the area. The Keowee Courier, founded in 1849, is upstate South Carolinas second oldest newspapersecond only to the Abbeville Press and Banner/Abbeville Medium, which was founded in 1844.


Classic Carolina Road Trips from Columbia

Classic Carolina Road Trips from Columbia

Author: Tom Poland

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2014-08-05

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1625851847

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Columbia, South Carolina, sits in a perfect position--each of the numerous treasures of the Palmetto State is less than a day's drive from the capital. Near Charleston, 137 miles from Columbia, you can enjoy more than seventeen thousand square feet of shade from the iconic Angel Oak. In Blackville, 49 miles from Columbia, you can visit a natural spring that has been deeded to God since 1944. A 53-mile trip to Edgefield will put you in the heart of Peach Country, where you can see many of the peach orchards that make South Carolina one of the nation's leading producers of the sweet fruit. Join author and day-tripper Tom Poland as he maps the beautiful treasures of South Carolina.


Guide to Scenic Highways and Byways

Guide to Scenic Highways and Byways

Author: National Geographic

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 1426219059

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Describes the scenery, history, and points of interest along three hundred scenic routes across the United States


Hiking South Carolina

Hiking South Carolina

Author: Josh Kinser

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2023-05-01

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1493078828

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Hiking South Carolina covers the best hiking throughout the entire state. This book has the reader traversing from the mountains to the sea in one of the most beautiful and diverse states in the US. No matter where you are in the state, it is likely that this book will have a trail for you to explore nearby. Detailed maps and trail descriptions make navigating these wonderful trails easy, and interesting information about the environment and history of each trail gives hikers a unique insight into the trail that they are exploring.


Explorer's Guides South Carolina

Explorer's Guides South Carolina

Author: Page Ivey

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2011-09-20

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 0881509310

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A comprehensive explorer's guide to South Carolina, with maps and information on hotels and restaurants, shopping and entertainment, and other interesting sights.


Parks Directory of the United States

Parks Directory of the United States

Author: Darren L. Smith

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 1082

ISBN-13:

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A guide to more than 4,700 national and state parks, recreation areas, historic sites, battlefields, monuments, forests, preserves, memorials, seashores, and other designated areas in the United States administered by national and state park agencies.


The South Carolina Encyclopedia Guide to the Counties of South Carolina

The South Carolina Encyclopedia Guide to the Counties of South Carolina

Author: Walter Edgar

Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press

Published: 2012-11-02

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1611171512

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The South Carolina Encyclopedia Guide to the Counties of South Carolina documents the defining aspects of the forty-six counties that make up the state, from mountains to coast. Updated to include data from the 2010 census, these entries detail the historical, economic, political, and cultural character inherent in each location, noting major population centers, enterprises, and attractions. The guide also includes an appendix of entries on the state's original parishes and districts existing prior to alignment into the current counties. An introductory overview essay outlines the history and function of county development and authority in South Carolina. The resulting volume provides a concise guide to the state at the county level, from Abbeville to York.


Best Dog Hikes South Carolina

Best Dog Hikes South Carolina

Author: Melissa Watson

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-04-01

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1493030256

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This guidebook reveals a collection of sixty of the best dog friendly hiking trails in South Carolina. From mountain views to the coveted coast, there’s a trail for you and your trusty companions. Your pups will frolic, swim, play, explore, and enjoy every step of the way. Throughout are full-color photos and maps, helpful tips, and tailored hike specs with information on leash requirements, trail surface, other trail users, and more. You’ll also find important advice about hiking with dogs and preparation before you hit the trail. Grab the leash, don your pack, and get ready for an adventure that will have tails wagging for days to come.


An Outdoor Guide to Bartram's Travels

An Outdoor Guide to Bartram's Travels

Author: Charles D. Spornick

Publisher: University of Georgia Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 0820324388

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The author lovingly reconstructs the journey of eighteenth-century naturalist William Bartram, retracing his painstaking survey of the flora, fauna, and cultures of the American Southeast. (Travel)