November 2011 – Charleston Shines!

November 11, 2011

Biking in Charleston, S.C.

To me, a middle-age out-of-shape amateur bicyclist, Charleston is the absolute perfect place to go biking. Though I am always amazed at mountain bikers in the Boone, N.C. area ,etc., that is not for me. Give me lowcountry biking anyday!

I simply love biking at the Charleston County Parks, especially at Mt. Pleasant’s Palmetto Islands County Park. Other great parks to ride in include North Charleston’s Wannamaker County Park and James Island County Park.

Here are some Websites on biking in Charleston to look at –

Bicycling Stores –

November 11, 2011

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

‘Magnolia Plantation and Gardens (70 acres, 28 hectares) is a historic house with gardens located on the Ashley River at 3550 Ashley River Road, Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. It is one of the oldest plantations in the south, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house and gardens are open daily; an admission fee is charged. Magnolia Plantation is located near Charleston and directly across the Ashley River from North Charleston. Source: Article on Wikipedia

The official Website of Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.

Gene Philips has a written a wonderful blog post that shares some of the history of the plantation and gardens – Magnificent Magnolia Plantation: By Gene Phillips

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens on CharlestonShines.com

November 6, 2011

Touring Charleston

There are a number of ways to tour Charleston including horse-drawn carriages, walking and biking tours.

Walking Tours include:

Charleston Strolls History Walk
Charleston Chef’s Kitchen Tours
Charleston Ghost and Dungeon Walking Tour
Charleston Ghost and Graveyard Walking Tour
Dark Side of Charleston Walking Tour
The Haunted Jail Tour

Early Morning Bird Walks at Caw Caw April 9, 2024
Event date: April 27, 2024 Event Time: 08:30 AM - 10:30 AMLocation: Caw Caw Interpretive Center5200 Savannah HighwayRavenel, SC 29470Description:Join us on one or more of our regular bird walks. Our trek through many distinct habitats will allow us to view and discuss a variety of birds, butterflies, and other organisms.
Early Morning Bird Walks at Caw Caw April 9, 2024
Event date: May 1, 2024 Event Time: 08:30 AM - 10:30 AMLocation: Caw Caw Interpretive Center5200 Savannah HighwayRavenel, SC 29470Description:Join us on one or more of our regular bird walks. Our trek through many distinct habitats will allow us to view and discuss a variety of birds, butterflies, and other organisms.
Beginner Skateboarding (Ages 5-8) March 27, 2024
Event date: April 27, 2024 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMLocation: SK8 Charleston1549 Oceanic StCharleston, SC 29403Description:Learn the basics of skateboarding in a safe and fun environment! Little to no experience skateboarding is necessary. Students will be taught the components of a skateboard, proper safety equipment, skate park etiquette, determining stance: Regular or Goofy, […]
Beginner Skateboarding (Ages 9-12) March 27, 2024
Event date: April 27, 2024 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMLocation: SK8 Charleston1549 Oceanic StCharleston, SC 29403Description:Learn the basics of skateboarding in a safe and fun environment! Little to no experience skateboarding is necessary. Students will be taught the components of a skateboard, proper safety equipment, skate park etiquette, determining stance: Regular or Goofy, […]
Beginner Skateboarding (Ages 18+) March 27, 2024
Event date: April 27, 2024 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMLocation: SK8 Charleston1549 Oceanic StCharleston, SC 29403Description:Learn the basics of skateboarding in a safe and fun environment! Little to no experience skateboarding is necessary. Students will be taught the components of a skateboard, proper safety equipment, skate park etiquette, determining stance: Regular or Goofy, […]
Intermediate Skateboarding (Ages 5-8) March 27, 2024
Event date: April 25, 2024 Event Time: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMLocation: SK8 Charleston1549 Oceanic StCharleston, SC 29403Description:Proficient in the skills taught in Beginner Skateboarding. Intermediate students will be taught: skating up and down banks, roll-ins, maintaining speed, backside and frontside kickturns, and riding switch stance. Students will begin practicing dropping in.
Intermediate Skateboarding (Ages 9-12) March 27, 2024
Event date: April 25, 2024 Event Time: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMLocation: SK8 Charleston1549 Oceanic StCharleston, SC 29403Description:Proficient in the skills taught in Beginner Skateboarding. Intermediate students will be taught: skating up and down banks, roll-ins, maintaining speed, backside and frontside kickturns, and riding switch stance. Students will begin practicing dropping in. Helmets are required […]
Beginner Skateboarding (Ages 5-8) March 27, 2024
Event date: April 25, 2024 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMLocation: SK8 Charleston1549 Oceanic StCharleston, SC 29403Description:Learn the basics of skateboarding in a safe and fun environment! Little to no experience skateboarding is necessary. Students will be taught the components of a skateboard, proper safety equipment, skate park etiquette, determining stance: Regular or Goofy, […]
Beginner Skateboarding (Ages 9-12) March 27, 2024
Event date: April 25, 2024 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMLocation: SK8 Charleston1549 Oceanic StCharleston, SC 29403Description:Learn the basics of skateboarding in a safe and fun environment! Little to no experience skateboarding is necessary. Students will be taught the components of a skateboard, proper safety equipment, skate park etiquette, determining stance: Regular or Goofy, […]
Intermediate Skateboarding (Ages 5-8) March 27, 2024
Event date: April 20, 2024 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMLocation: SK8 Charleston1549 Oceanic StCharleston, SC 29403Description:Proficient in the skills taught in Beginner Skateboarding. Intermediate students will be taught: skating up and down banks, roll-ins, maintaining speed, backside and frontside kickturns, and riding switch stance. Students will begin practicing dropping in.