Salk

In the June 2010 issue of Jacksonville Magazine, editor Alison Trinidad sang Salk's praises, including glowing references to local favorites like Red Bluff Lodge, Broxton Bridge, Caroline Collection, Jim Harrison Gallery and Miller's Bread Basket. "What the area lacks in...

Acclaimed travel writer Craig Zabransky fell in love with Salkehatchie during a recent visit, writing an excellent and enthusiastic Destination Spotlight about the area. "The region shares its history through art and artifacts," he enthuses. "The region is peppered with diverse extremes...

The Salkehatchie region was recently featured in a travel article in the May 2010 issue of Hilton Head Monthly. This excellent article, written by Daniel Brownstein, raves: "Here, it is possible to totally get away from the stresses of modern life, including your cell...

ALLENDALE, S.C. - Salkehatchie Stew is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich tradition of storytelling in South Carolina, uniting residents and visitors in a common love of storytelling.

"We wanted to bring together people who could tell great stories," said project director Frances Chavous of the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie Leadership Institute in Allendale, S.C. "We've built a community that links us all together through our stories."

ALLENDALE, S.C. - Salkehatchie Stew, a cultural organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich tradition of storytelling in South Carolina, is pleased to announce performance dates for 2010.
Visitors will be delighted with Salkehatchie Stew's signature theatrical production Weathering the Storm, which is based on local stories, as well as storytelling events held throughout the region.

Area Offers Outstanding Outdoor Adventures, Antiques, Golf, History, Culture and Much More

ALLENDALE, S.C. - The Salkehatchie region of South Carolina offers the ideal antidote to 21st-century suburbia. Home to some of the Palmetto State's finest state parks, nature preserves, hunting lodges, antiques shops and historic sites, this five-county region nestled in the heart of South Carolina attracts visitors interested in getting away from the hectic pace of city life and experiencing the ultimate in outdoor adventure.

Located within two hours of major metropolitan areas like Columbia, Augusta, Charleston, Savannah and Hilton Head Island, the Salkehatchie region boasts one of the most pristine natural environments in the United States.

ALLENDALE, S.C. - Salkehatchie provides the perfect setting to reconnect with nature by enjoying an unforgettable outdoor adventure.

"You can really get back to nature in Salkehatchie," said Don Winslow, chief of staff for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. "The area has a low density of people and plenty of natural beauty, which is ideal for people who want to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors."

Visitors can hike along miles of woodland trails, ride horses through emerald green forests, kayak down tranquil black rivers in the ACE Basin or enjoy spectacular birding opportunities at any number of state parks located throughout the area.

"The Salkehatchie region lies within both the ACE Basin and South Lowcountry Focus Areas which are priority coastal watersheds," said Ashley Demosthenes, associate director of land protection at The Nature Conservancy's Charleston office. "In both watersheds, there is an active partnership of federal and state agencies, non-profits and private landowners who work together to protect the rural integrity, traditional uses and natural resources of the area."

ALLENDALE, S.C. - While excavating a prehistoric site along the Savannah River in Allendale County, S.C. in 1998, archaeologists from the University of South Carolina made a curious discovery.

They discovered stone implements far deeper in the ground than had ever been encountered before. Subsequent excavations and scientific studies revealed that ancient humans were present in the Salkehatchie region of South Carolina over 16,000 years ago, which is far earlier than previously thought.

Known as the Topper Site, this archeological treasure is one of a handful of sites in the eastern U.S. producing evidence that humans lived in the western hemisphere during the last Ice Age. Since this landmark discovery, the Topper Site has received national and international media attention from CNN, U.S. News and World Report, Newsweek, National Geographic, The New York Times, Scientific American and Science Magazine.

"The Topper site has great historical and scientific importance," explained University of South Carolina archeology professor Al Goodyear, Ph.D., who serves as the director of Topper Site excavations. "The prehistoric archeology is so rich in the Salkehatchie region because the Savannah River served as a major 'highway' and habitat for early humans. Plus, the area is well-endowed with a high-quality flint-like stone called 'chert,' which prehistoric Indians highly prized for manufacture of stone tools."

ALLENDALE, S.C. - The Salkehatchie region of South Carolina features three excellent public golf courses, each of which attracts golfers of every skill level throughout the year.

The golf courses in Salkehatchie stand in stark contrast to the layouts of golf clubs on nearby Hilton Head Island, S.C. or in Savannah, or Augusta, Ga. due to their laid-back rural settings. These 18-hole designs offer a less harried golf experience that is perfect for anyone who truly loves the game and enjoys time spent outdoors.

"Golf in the country gives real meaning to the term 'country club,'" said Ken Burger, an Allendale native who serves as a sports columnist for the Charleston Post and Courier. "Courses like Penny Branch, Sweetwater and Edisto remind us of what golf was like when it could be played by little boys with clubs balanced precariously on the handlebars of their bikes, when working men teed off precisely an hour after church services ended, and it was still a game for everybody, regardless."

ALLENDALE, S.C. - The Salkehatchie region in South Carolina is home to some of the Palmetto State's finest art galleries and antique shops, offering something for every taste.

"There's a tremendous variety of opportunities for people with an interest in the arts in Salkehatchie," said George Estes, manager of the Heritage Tourism Office for South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism. "Jim Harrison is an icon, plus visitors can discover a wide range of art by local artisans at the Salkehatchie Arts Center and at other shops and galleries throughout the region."

The area showcases a number of independently-owned antiques stores and acclaimed art galleries as well as several outstanding centers featuring original work by Salkehatchie artists and craftspeople. From Liz Ringus's award-winning South Carolina face jugs at The Little Red Barn in Barnwell to Jim Harrison's popular paintings of life in the South at Jim Harrison Gallery in Denmark, the Salkehatchie area abounds with creativity.