Dear South Carolina
post by Michelle Griep
Dear South Carolina,
Really? Do you really have to close a visitors' center just because it's a little windy outside? Yeah, I know Charleston got hammered and Columbia is flooded and y'all are a little busy, but sheesh. King's Mountain is like on the opposite side of the state, practically North Carolina.
But at least you had the state park open . . . which made for some pretty sweet hiking. The replica 1820's yeoman farm was a nice touch and the chickens super cute.
Also, thank you for the education. I used to think that Catawba was a sparkly kind of grape juice I buy for Thanksgiving and Easter. I had no idea it's also a people group. The Catawba Nation Reservation is a little tricky to find but oh so worth the trouble. Lovely trails along the Catawba River and the smell of kicked up leaves in the woodlands is spicy woodsy deliciousness.
Speaking of deliciousness, shall we talk BBQ? South Carolina, your BBQ is awesome with a side of sauce. Literally. And dang if I didn't pack any stretchy pants. Grr. Next time give me a heads up on the weight gain.
There is so much history in this area that my six days here are not going to be enough. You should up your advertising game, SC, and let the rest of the world know that you're a destination worth the trip.
That is all,
your faithful friend,
Michelle
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| Lake Crawford dam at King's Mountain. |
Really? Do you really have to close a visitors' center just because it's a little windy outside? Yeah, I know Charleston got hammered and Columbia is flooded and y'all are a little busy, but sheesh. King's Mountain is like on the opposite side of the state, practically North Carolina.
But at least you had the state park open . . . which made for some pretty sweet hiking. The replica 1820's yeoman farm was a nice touch and the chickens super cute.
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| Hiking the Catawba Nation trails. |
Also, thank you for the education. I used to think that Catawba was a sparkly kind of grape juice I buy for Thanksgiving and Easter. I had no idea it's also a people group. The Catawba Nation Reservation is a little tricky to find but oh so worth the trouble. Lovely trails along the Catawba River and the smell of kicked up leaves in the woodlands is spicy woodsy deliciousness.
Speaking of deliciousness, shall we talk BBQ? South Carolina, your BBQ is awesome with a side of sauce. Literally. And dang if I didn't pack any stretchy pants. Grr. Next time give me a heads up on the weight gain.
There is so much history in this area that my six days here are not going to be enough. You should up your advertising game, SC, and let the rest of the world know that you're a destination worth the trip.
That is all,
your faithful friend,
Michelle