The Town of Mount Pleasant was recently named one of 20 2023 All-America City Award finalists. Only 10 cities in the U.S. will earn the honor of calling themselves 2023 All-America cities. Mount Pleasant stands a good chance of being selected among the winners of the highly coveted award presented by the National Civic League, […]
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Trail Racing in the Francis Marion Forest
It’s just you and the forest. You and the quiet. You and the trees…. and the snakes. When you trail run, that’s the thrill. The solitude is what you seek. Perhaps you want to get lost for a few days out in the woods. Perhaps there’s a reason. Chad Haffa may not be able to […]
Following the King’s Highway to the Old Brick Church of Wambaw
Imagine taking a moment to step back in time. You spy a simple, unobtrusive path quietly meandering through the woods and forest wetlands. It has been worn into being by the feet of Sewee Indians, who live on a strip of land stretching about 30 miles between the Santee River and the coastline. They have […]
The Annual Francis Marion National Forest Cleanup
On the first Saturday of every February, volunteers make the trip to Francis Marion National Forest to participate in a large-scale cleanup effort. Now in its 14th year, the cleanup first started in 2003 through a partnership between PalmettoPride (South Carolina’s anti-litter and beautification organization), Charleston County and the United States Forest Service. Ongoing illegal […]
Out to “Launch” The Best Places to Launch Your Boat in North Mount Pleasant
Away from the tourists and hustle of downtown Charleston is the opportunity to engross yourself in nature and enjoy the remote beauty .of the local estuaries hidden in forests and creeks of North Mount Pleasant. The serene beauty of the Lowcountry can be truly witnessed, and picturesque waterways largely seem untouched. Interested in exploring a […]
Stretch Zone: Reach for the Stars
Have you ever watched a cat or dog enjoy a nice, long stretch? Humans can take a lot of cues from our pets, including the need to stretch our muscles out for the good of our entire body. But we have one thing that Fido and Fluffy don’t have: Stretch Zone, a place to make […]
Four of the Finest: North Mount Pleasant’s Golf Courses
North Mount Pleasant may not be large in total area, but it is home to four of the finest golf courses in the greater Charleston area, where nature mixes Original plans for Charleston National Golf Club called for the creation of an exclusive, national membership-based sporting enclave. However, proposals for a private facility were abandoned, […]
Improvements on Clements Ferry Road: Preparing for Explosive Growth
If you live or commute along Clements Ferry Road, don’t expect to see those traffic cones and orange construction signs vanishing anytime soon. As congestion and delays continue to build along this key residential and commercial artery, work moves forward on a dual-phase infrastructure project aimed at increasing the roadway’s capacity, improving traffic flow and […]
Never Stop Looking Up – The Center for Birds of Prey
I’m pretty sure I gave Kara Bale a good chuckle during our golf cart ride to the Avian Medical Clinic when I innocently asked her if the birds who reside at The Center for Birds of Prey have names. After all, the various birds that have captured my heart through the years – from friends’ […]
On the Road Again – Highway 41 Updates
There’s good news and there’s bad news for motorists who must make their way up and down the overcrowded stretch of Highway 41 that runs from Highway 17 to Clements Ferry Road in Berkeley County, crossing the new Wando River Bridge along the way. For those who choose to see the situation on the heavily-traveled […]
