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On the Trail…near Charleston, South Carolina

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April 5, 2008
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    April 5, 2008

    We’ve spent most of the winter along or near the Atlantic Ocean in southeastern states. We spent considerable time exploring the local area in and around Charleston.

    We spotted this snowy egret at Middleton Plantation, which is sort of part historical site and part wildlife refuge a few miles south of the city. In this part of the world, wildlife refuges generally mean reptiles and birds. At Middleton, we saw a lot of alligators to go with a wide variety of birds, the most notable being snowy egrets, great egrets, great blue herons, cormorants and other big feathered creatures. So far we haven’t tripped over any of the smaller reptiles…rattlers, water moccasins and copperheads among other less dangerous snakes. Every place we stopped, though, had warnings about these things.

    Historically, Middleton is where Lord Cornwallis landed with his part of the British Army during the Revolutionary War. Some months later he surrendered to General George Washington’s Continental Army near Yorktown, Virginia. Up to then, Cornwallis had been relatively successful. Eighty-four years after Cornwallis surrendered, Union soldiers under the command of General William T. Sherman were less than kind to Middleton in the closing weeks of the Civil War.

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    2. Tommye

      We made a trip to Charleston last fall. One should not miss it. The history, sights, and food. If one misses Middleton Gardens you left out a lot. Also, hopefully, there will be camellias in bloom. The food was great at any place and I think that Jeepsailor will be surprised at the price, it is not that expensive. Just take advantage to seep in the history. There was nothing that we experienced that was a disappointment.

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      April 9, 2008
    3. Charles

      The Holy City (aka Charleston, SC) and her gardens ( Cypress, Middleton etc) are great as is Ft Sumter and Patriot’s Point. Head up the coast an hours or so and you will arrive at Brookgardens and Huntingron State Park. Brookgreen is an experience not to be missed. http://www.brookgreen.org/

      Enjoy

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      April 8, 2008
    4. Jeepsailor

      It looks like I will be moving to Mt Pleasant, SC which is just across the bridge from Charleston. Tell me what you thought of the area and how it will be a my new home base for heading out camping on the east coast. Right now I am in So Cal and it takes 2 hours just to get out of the city. So any info for this new bee would be great.

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      April 6, 2008
    5. clark

      Your timing on this is great for we are leaving on the 15th or s.c. Thanks.

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      April 6, 2008
    6. roxie stark

      As we have just left the Charleston area this past week after a wonderful visit, I certainly enjoyed the picture of the Egret. I spent one glorious morning at the Caw Caw Plantation in Charleston on a bird watching trip. The guide we was so knowledgeable about everything in cluding the history of the grounds which was a former rice plantation. The birds we saw there were wonderful. Another area that had wonderful birds and reptiles was Magnolia Plantation. The gardens were so lovely with the Azeleas, etc. at this time of year. I would highly recommend the above to others who are thinking of visiting this area. Sir, your photography is so great. Roxie

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      April 6, 2008

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