Category: United States

Statue of General Francis Marion
South Carolina
| Marie Goff

What lies Beyond the Love of Charleston?

The Adjutants General of 54 states and territories set their sights on Charleston for the 2013 National Guard Senior Leaders Conference. I remember the looks on their faces when I...

Alligators
Life Moments
| Marie Goff

Did You Know That Alligators Love Pink?

The alligator moved stealthily towards us in the grey light just before dawn. Partially underwater in the low tide, his belly spread flat in the mud. Eddie and I watched...

helicopter
Military Moments
| Marie Goff

“The Best Company” at the S.C. Military History Foundation

“God, adrenaline, and my 24-year-old eyesight enabled me to see with no light in that order.” ~ 1LT Frank Walker – Pilot (Rescue) ~ “The Rescue of Lady Ace – 11 Jul...

Star Fort at Ninety Six, S.C. National Historic Site
Military Moments
| Marie Goff

Flashback to the American Revolution – Ninety Six, South Carolina

My flashback to the American Revolution occurred on January 23, 2023, at 08:59:06 hours. A locked entrance gate secured the Ninety Six Historic Site, and I stood there alone in...

Aiken Training Track for horses in Aiken, S.C.
South Carolina
| Marie Goff

Journey Through South Carolina; a photographer’s Love of the State

Travel writing and photography are the best ways to learn more about the places we visit. Three things happened simultaneously over the last three years that led to an exhibit...

Think you'd like RV Living?
Alternative Travel
| Marie Goff

Think you’d like RV Living? Try a Rental! Here’s how to succeed on your first adventure.

Eddie and I were relaxing in the rejuvenating warmth of natural hot springs as tiny pellets of sleet began to sting our faces. The paradox of the circumstances was mesmerizing....

Marsh Tacky horses
Alternative Travel
| Marie Goff

“No Bridge = No Problem!” It’s what makes Daufuskie Island So Unique.

We walked out of the cottage onto the tiny porch and into the yard. Not long after sunset, we were thrust into pitch-black darkness.

Palmetto Trail
South Carolina
| Marie Goff

Fall in Love with South Carolina – Get Outdoors!

From its mountain tops to its barrier islands, small towns, and cities, the Palmetto State offers a little of everything. In 2022, Eddie and I participated in the SC 7...

humpback whale
United States
| Marie Goff

Tradewinds, Whales, and a Compelling Milky Way

Lush beauty presents breathtaking scenes in every direction. Tradewinds caress your body like a warm whisper. With these words, if not the title, you can guess I’m talking about Hawaii....

Surfers at sunrise over Diamond Head
United States
| Marie Goff

Three Beautiful Things About Hawaii that we Love

“With Hawaii it seems always to be love at first sight. Those for whom the Islands were made, or who were made for the Islands, are swept off their feet...