There is more to South Carolina than most people realize. You can drink a couple of beers every evening to kill time and enjoy the generally good weather, but if you work a little harder, there are plenty of interesting places to be explored.
The northern part of the state lies at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The north-west is surrounded by the Chattooga and the Savannah river and their tributaries. This means that there are plenty of lakes and hidden little creeks that sometimes end up forming hidden waterfalls.
To relax for the 4th of July weekend, my sister and I set out on the road towards Issaqueena Falls. With a road map, GPS, and signs off the highway, we were able to locate these falls situated within the Stumphouse Tunnel Park in Walhalla, SC. The descend to get a good view of the falls was steep and tiring, but it was well worth it.
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| Issaqueena Falls, Walhalla, SC |
Afterwards, we set out for Ceasar's Head, the highest peak of the Blue Ridge in SC, to pay homage to the mountains that I someday plan to hike through. As evident from the photo below, the landscape is beautiful. As a bonus, we spotted a big beautiful lone wolf.
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| Blue Ridge Mountains |
