When you think of petroglyphs, what images come to mind? Ancient drawings on cave walls in Europe? Carvings on red rocks out in the southwest? What about a 19th-century gristmill in upstate South Carolina? Hagood Mill Historic Site in Pickens,…
A Fall Drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Mountains are pretty spectacular any time of year, but nothing beats their beauty in peak autumn colors. And while we were in the peak of the pandemic, the Blue Ridge Parkway offered a perfect opportunity to safely…
Hike Bearwallow Mountain Trail at Sunset
Bearwallow Mountain Trail: The Basics Difficulty: Easy* Mileage: 2 miles roundtrip Parking: Park in the gravel along either side of the road near the trailhead Overall Rating: 5/5 *Disclaimer: Difficulty ratings are based on my personal experience and may not…