Posted Tue, Aug 18th 2009, 10:18
Hot, humid, and relaxing August can also mean sunburn and heat-stroke – chances are that you will have one or the other by Labor Day. If so, drink water and lots of it to offset the effects! Take short, cool showers, and avoid sun. Aloe vera gel or other moisturizer helps minimize peeling. Next time, remember that the sun’s rays are intense from 10 am to 3 pm, and Carolina sun can be quite intense.
Posted Fri, Aug 14th 2009, 09:21
If you venture north on Highway 17, find the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, not far away. It has plenty of history dating back to the colonial days, friendly people with stories to tell, and food. Stop down at the docks to buy fresh shrimp or enjoy a seafood meal at restaurants dotted along the wharf (many offer an alternative to the traditional Calabash-fried cooking).
Posted Thu, Aug 13th 2009, 09:31
Stormy, crystalline, foggy, sultry — all describe our coastal summer weather – what can be a beautiful sunny day turns into a rip-current-causing wind tunnel later in the week! The sea and land interact here to produce dramatic weather patterns. While our East Coast location has protected us from far more severe storms experienced farther to our south, we are not immune. On average, the Grand Strand sees a major storm every 3.36 years.
Posted Mon, Aug 10th 2009, 10:04
Whether you just want transportation around the area or are just in town for the shagging events, try the Myrtle Beach Trolley. For a nominal fee, it runs hourly from your beachfront resort on a loop to points up Ocean Boulevard and even to Broadway at the Beach. Avoid driving hassles. More information at 843.734.0444 or www.MyrtleBeachTrolley.net.
Posted Fri, Aug 7th 2009, 10:47
Heritage Shores Nature Preserve is the newest and most unique park in the City of North Myrtle Beach. Located on an island that extends into the Cherry Grove Marsh, this land safeguards native South Carolina marshland in its native state, making it accessible by boardwalks and observation docks. See the interpretive signage throughout the park describing plants, animals, fishes, and birds of the park. Enjoy the picnic spots and shade shelters as you stroll the 1/3-mile park trail.
