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Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, South Carolina

Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, South Carolina

Published August 1, 2023 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler Savannah and Charleston are wonderful places to visit, but I always need a nature break. I got that by visiting Pinckney Island, part of…

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The Historic Savannah Theatre – A “Don’t Miss”

The Historic Savannah Theatre – A “Don’t Miss”

Published July 26, 2023 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler When my husband and I visited Savannah in May 2023, one of my favorite outings was our night at the Historic Savannah Theatre. We…

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A Day In Savannah, Georgia

A Day In Savannah, Georgia

Published July 21, 2023 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler A pleasant way to spend a day in Savannah is to walk down Bull Street and see the sights. That’s what my husband and…

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The Preternatural Foley House Inn, Savannah Georgia

The Preternatural Foley House Inn, Savannah Georgia

Published July 12, 2023 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler After our visit to Edisto Beach, we drove the long bridge into Savannah. What a surprise to see the industrial encirclement of the city!…

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Edisto Beach on Edisto Island, South Carolina

Edisto Beach on Edisto Island, South Carolina

Published July 5, 2023 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler Continuing the series on our Spring vacation to Charleston and Savannah: En route to Savannah from Charleston, we decided to take a side trip…

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The Nathaniel Russell House, Charleston, South Carolina

The Nathaniel Russell House, Charleston, South Carolina

Published June 20, 2023 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler My husband and I took an audio tour of the Nathaniel Russell house at 51 Meeting Street. Nathaniel Russell made his fortune as a…

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Ghosts Of Charleston, South Carolina

Ghosts Of Charleston, South Carolina

Published June 7, 2023 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler People in Charleston really do believe in ghosts. I thought it was just a gimmick, something to attract tourists, but I have discovered that…

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A Brief History Of The Charles Town Wall, Charleston, SC

A Brief History Of The Charles Town Wall, Charleston, SC

Published May 26, 2023 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler I was fascinated to learn that Charleston – at that time, Charles Town – was once a walled city. I decided to learn more.…

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Book Review: “Slavery Time When I Was Chillun Down On Marster’s Plantation”

Book Review: “Slavery Time When I Was Chillun Down On Marster’s Plantation”

Published May 18, 2023 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler I recently finished a book that I can’t get out of my head. I think it is one of the best books about slavery,…

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Middleton Place, Charleston – A Step Back in Time

Middleton Place, Charleston – A Step Back in Time

Published May 16, 2023 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler Middleton Place is in a beautiful location, twenty minutes outside Charleston, and feels like a step back in time. We chose to stay there…

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Which is better, Charleston or Savannah?

Which is better, Charleston or Savannah?

Published May 11, 2023 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler My husband and I spent 9 days in Charleston and Savannah, so there will be a lot of blogs, because I like to get…

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Worlds Await at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville, California

Worlds Await at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville, California

Published April 25, 2023 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler This article was first published in the Epoch Times on April 22, 2023. A world of wonders awaits at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville,…

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A Ride On Roaring Camp’s Redwood Train In Felton, California

A Ride On Roaring Camp’s Redwood Train In Felton, California

Published April 11, 2023 by KarenGough

thefootloosescribbler This article was first published in the Epoch Times on April 9, 2023. As the train ascended the tight curves of Bear Mountain in…