Plymouth may just be the most anticlimactic American monument in existence. The rock itself is in a gazebo surrounded by a fence and couldn’t be bigger than four by five feet tops. The fake rock we made for my third grade Thanksgiving play was more impressive (see below). The town itself … [Read more...] about East Coast Road Trip: Plymouth, MA
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East Coast Road Trip: Mystic, CT
If you’ve heard of this small Connecticut town, you’ve probably seen the forgettable 1988 film Mystic Pizza. Long before my trip here on the Crazy East Coast Road Trip, I had a connection to this place. This story is my one claim to fame, so pardon me if you’ve heard it before. Almost 22 years … [Read more...] about East Coast Road Trip: Mystic, CT
Quilt Pattern Barns
Fisher Folk Art When I was driving through Boone, North Carolina last weekend, I happened upon these barns with quilt patterns painted on them and fell in love. … [Read more...] about Quilt Pattern Barns
Edisto Island Adventures
I have lived in Charleston for almost four years and in that time, I have done little exploration of the barrier islands. There is a lot of amazing stuff to see out of town, especially to those nature-y people like my sister. Take US-17 South (Savannah Highway) out of town and follow the signs. You … [Read more...] about Edisto Island Adventures
View From the Top
Ever since I have lived in Charleston, I've always wanted to walk the Arthur Ravenel Junior Bridge. On Tuesday night, my roommates and I finally did it! This long on-ramp before you get to the main part of the bridge is the worst part. Me and my roommates posing at the top. A very nice jogger … [Read more...] about View From the Top