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Oceanfront in Myrtle Beach, SC! Open every day of the year, Ocean Lakes Family Campground in sunny Myrtle Beach, SC offers camping and beach house rentals with a variety of planned activities, outstanding amenities and lots of southern hospitality! Ocean Lakes features 300 beach house rentals that sleep 4 to 21 people. Our 859 campsites are large, pull-through, with full hookups, including Wi-Fi. Concrete pads are available on 656 campsites. While the kids are still in school our pace is mellow, but the fun and sun Pg 2-4 Pg 5 Pg 5 Pg 5 Pg 6-8
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never stop. Relax in our pools, shop in our store, let us do the cooking! Need RV and golf cart service or supplies? We have you covered. No RV? Book one of our vacation rentals to enjoy our park! Ranked in the Top 1% of campgrounds in America, we hope you come stay with us! Ocean Lakes Family Campground Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 Campsites: 877-506-1053 Rental Houses: 800-845-2229 www.OceanLakes.com ¤
Welcome to Conway – One of South Carolina’s Oldest Towns Conway boasts some of the best restaurants, stores and boutiques in the area. Visitors can take in a show at the downtown theatre, walk around to shop and eat or leisurely stroll the Riverwalk to take in the scenery. Conway is one of the oldest towns in South Carolina, founded in 1732. Conway’s past has been proudly preserved. A visit to the Horry County Museum or the LW Paul Living History Farm will find exhibits of life from a
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bygone era. The Conway Historical Trail identifies 39 historic, beautiful buildings and homes. Many of these dwellings are home to third or fourth generation family members who are tireless in caring for them. Conway is a delightful surprise and still not yet well-known by mass tourism. That will change, but until then, take advantage of all it has to offer. There truly is something for everyone! ¤
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Thomas Beach Vacations Offers Spacious Myrtle Beach Vacation Rentals in SC Thomas Beach Vacations: Make it Memorable – When is the last time you took a real family beach vacation—the kind that results in sunburned noses, ice cream in the middle of the day, and evenings watching fireworks over the sea? The result is lifelong memories and photos viewed over and over for generations. Thomas Beach Vacations of North Myrtle Beach, S.C. wants to exceed
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your expectations in service and quality accommodations and make those special escapes with family and friends extraordinary. We have a large selection of properties— ocean front homes, villas and condominiums. Whatever the size of your group, select from one to eight bedrooms with amenities such as private pools, lazy rivers, spas, workout
rooms, game and theater rooms, hot tubs, and grills. Many of the rentals are within walking distance of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. Wait, Fido is a part of the family vacation, too. No worries, we also have pet-friendly rentals. The toughest part will be deciding where to stay—waterway or marsh view, golf course villa or ocean front and steps from that beautiful sand
and Atlantic Ocean. Thomas Beach Vacations has been in business since 1962, many of our guests return year after year and are a part of the Thomas family. We look forward to welcoming you at Thomas Beach Vacations and turning your vacation into a lifetime of wonderful memories and traditions. Be sure to book your next vacation now with Thomas Beach Vacations at NMBVacations.com. ¤
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South Carolina’s Hammock Coast
Discover the quiet beach communities of South Carolina’s Hammock Coast: Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach, Murrells Inlet, DeBordieu Colony and southern Garden City. Situated between Charleston and Myrtle Beach, the
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Hammock Coast boasts pristine beaches and salt marshes. Pawleys Island has been named one of the best beaches in the world, and Litchfield Beach, just north of Pawleys, earned TripAdvisor’s designation as one of the Top 10
beaches in America! Murrells Inlet is the “Seafood Capital of South Carolina,” and the southern portion of Garden City overlooks Murrells Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean, offering stunning views in every direction. And DeBordieu, located near historic
Georgetown, offers luxurious beach accommodations. Don’t miss Brookgreen Gardens, a 9,127-acre botanical and sculpture garden, and Huntington Beach State Park, boasting the East Coast’s best birding area,
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prime campsites and access to an incredible beach. Nearly a dozen golf courses are here, too, three of which made Golf Magazines’ “Top 100 You Can Play.” For details, visit HammockCoastSC.com today. ¤
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Days Inn & Suites Jekyll Island Award Winning Beachside Hotel Days Inn & Suites a Jekyll Island GA hotel features 40 Oceanfront onebedroom suites, 76 double-bed guest rooms and 8 King rooms. All rooms contain “free” in-room coffee, microfridges, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, clock radios, and free WIFI access. Guests staying at the hotel enjoy the Complimentary Continental Breakfast overlooking the Atlantic.
Visit www.DaysInnJekyll.com to This moderately priced sparkling oceanfront hotel in Jekyll Island, GA learn more about our many specials offers many things for guests to enjoy and packages – also sign up for our last minute “Hot Deals!” while at the hotel and on the island Days Inn & Suites – great beach access, two spacious 60 S. Beachview Drive swimming pools – one of which is Jekyll Island, GA 31527 heated seasonally, kiddie pool, hot toll free: 888-635-3003 Direct Line: 912-635-9800 tub, grilling, picnic areas and a new Fax: 912-635-2287 ¤ fire pit. Bike rentals on property.
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The Ultimate Destination for Outdoor Adventure!
We are home to the highest peaks in Virginia, as well as home to the second oldest river in the world. Grayson County has endless hiking and biking trails throughout the county. It also contains creeks, rivers and streams around every bend that are full of colossal fish, rock bluffs and boulders that will challenge even the most experienced rock climbers, and a river through the middle of the county that will have you itching to kick back and relax on its’ banks.
One of the greatest benefits of being away from the hustle and bustle of the city is the amazing light show you get to experience every night. Just step outside on a clear night in Grayson and you’ll be blown away by the beauty of the stars above. Grayson Highlands State Park is home to Mt. Rogers, the highest peak in Virginia, and the Wild Ponies attraction, a small herd of beautiful ponies that roam freely in the park. You’ll also find the Virginia Creeper
Trail, Whitetop Mountain, the second highest peak in Virginia, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, a 191,000-acre mountain recreation wonderland within the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests, Matthews State Forest and the New River Trail, among others. From scenic drives to music festivals, farm tours to wineries, Grayson County is full of fun! Get outside and come to Grayson County today! www.graysoncountyva.com. ¤
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Mountain Rail Adventures The Durbin & Greenbrier Valley and its “Mountain Rail Adventures” brand is looking forward to another year of serving visitors. In Elkins, the New Tygart Flyer and Cheat Mountain Salamander trains will provide breathtaking views along the Shavers Fork of the Cheat as climate-controlled vintage passenger trains take visitors to some of West Virginia’s most unspoiled mountain terrain.
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Adventures in Stonewall Country, WV
About one hour south of Elkins, steam trains will be operating six days a week in Cass and nearby Durbin in beautiful Pocahontas County. At the railroad you’ll travel through West Virginia’s most secluded forests, across tight switchbacks, and alongside mountain ridges that provide beautiful views. These mountain vistas and the historic appeal of Cass draws more than 40,000 visitors to this overlook annually.
In addition to weekday and weekend trips Mountain Rail is also offering a series of special events. Dinner trains, Wild West Weekend Adventures, and other specially themed venues can be found online. Pro-tip: Mountain Rail recommends that all passengers secure advanced reservations as trains oftentimes sell out in advance. Please check our website for Covid-19 changes and updates. www.mountainrail.com ¤
Welcome to Lewis County, West Virginia also known as Stonewall Country. Famous as the boyhood home of General Stonewall Jackson, you will discover a region rich with legendary history, outdoor recreation, arts and culture. Enjoy the best musky fishing in the state. Tour the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, the largest hand-cut stone masonry building in North America. Shop at West Virginia’s largest yard sale. Play 18 championship holes designed
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by Arnold Palmer at Stonewall Resort. Enjoy daily glass blowing demonstrations at Appalachian Glass. Dare to take the scariest paranormal tour in the region. These and other legendary adventures await you in Stonewall Country. The destination for your next legendary getaway needs to be Stonewall Country. For more information call 304-269-7328 or visit www.stonewallcountry.com ¤
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From the Mountains to the Sea ~North Carolina is Perfection Year-Round The sun wakes in the eastern waves of the Atlantic Ocean, warms the sparkling sands and travels west over the lakes and rivers of the Piedmont region to the rocky western expanse. Melting into the wooded peaks and ascending majesty of the Appalachian and Great Smoky Mountains, the sunsets afford heavenly views from the worldrenowned Blue Ridge Parkway, which winds its way through the green
mountain ranges of North Carolina. Hikers and camping enthusiasts never have to look far for contentment in North Carolina. Beautiful hardwood forests cover two thirds of the mountainous landscape, and one peak, Mount Mitchell, reaches 6,684 feet into the sky, making it the tallest peak in the state and eastern United States. North Carolina’s Piedmont stretches from the western mountain
regions to the eastern shore. Some areas gather more than 30 inches of snow annually, making Piedmont a prime location for year-round recreation. Regional summers see low humidity and cool shady hideaways never lacking. Fishing, hiking, and picnicking maintain great popularity for summer adventurers, and skiing, snowboarding, and sledding is just around the corner with the winter snows! Gulf Stream currents brush against the North Carolina coast and warm the elegant beaches and sand dunes. Jockey’s Ridge, a magnificent
sand dune, is the highest along the eastern coast, decidedly one of the most romantic look outs onto the blue ocean. Local wetlands also offer beautiful picnicking spots and a great chance to view North Carolina’s diverse wildlife. Most famous for its Outer Banks, the 130 miles of North Carolina coast overreaches every vacationer’s dream. Secluded barrier islands present the perfect locations for shelling or just a quite day on the beach and water sports are always close at hand. Surfing, parasailing, and jet skiing are just a few of all the
exciting opportunities. Museums, theme parks, and aquariums make the perfect day in town, and souvenir shops garland nearly every corner. Spas and cruises are always available for the most lavish retreats, but really, North Carolina itself is built on the natural luxuries of eastern US. Festivals and regional celebrations add even more excitement to the year in all regions of the beautiful North Carolina. So fill your photo albums with the memories of a lifetime, live your fantasies, and succumb to the great North Carolina expanses, where perfection is year-round. ¤
NC’s Brunswick Islands - The Beaches You Bond With This summer, you can count on making lasting memories on our sandy shores. In NC’s Brunswick Islands, you’ll find 45 miles of picture-perfect sand spread across six beaches on five barrier islands. Our beaches along with our charming coastal towns offer something for everyone. Bask in the summer sunshine. Learn to surf. Paddle through the marshes
teeming with wildlife. Climb to the top of a lighthouse. Feast on world-famous Calabash seafood. Fly through the air on a zipline. Watch baby sea turtles make their first journey to the ocean. Go fishing off one of our 5 ocean piers. Play golf on one of over 30 courses. Plus, we offer a variety of accommodations perfect for any size group. The NC’s
Brunswick Islands Vacation Guide has information on all this and more. Request your free Vacation Guide today at NCBrunswick.com and start planning your family’s best vacation ever! North Carolina Brunswick Islands 800-795-7263 www.ncbrunswick.com ¤ See ad on back cover
Find your Treasure on Topsail Island, NC Uncrowded beaches with plenty of space for swimming, surfing, shore fishing, shelling or laying in the sun. Fresh, local seafood for every taste and craving. A wide shoreline of soft white sand set against a backdrop of endless emerald and sapphire shades of sea. A life more relaxed and casual. All are reasons why you’ll find Topsail a treasure. And Treasure Realty, a family owned company, will go above and beyond to help you find your treasure.
From pet friendly 1-bedroom condos, to duplexes to 10-bedroom oceanfront homes with private pools, hot tubs, game rooms, movie theaters and more! Treasure Realty has been helping people rent vacation homes in N. Topsail Beach, Surf City and Topsail Beach, NC for 30 years! With more than 500 properties to choose from, we can help you find just what you’re looking for. 800-762-3961 www.treasurerealty.com ¤
Tasting Passport to the Blue Ridge Mountains The Hendersonville Cheers! Trail is NC’s only craft beverage trail featuring beer, wine, cider and mead. Always a great way to meander the Blue Ridge Mountains, a new program makes it even better. Visitors now earn cool swag with the Cheers! Trail Passport, a guide to all 23 tasting rooms. The passport costs $10 and after it has been stamped at 12 venues, it’s redeemable for merchandise. Just follow this treasure map to your choice of tasting rooms. 6
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Be sure to get it stamped at least a dozen times, then head to the Hendersonville Visitor Center to select your prize. Trail highlights include the palatial Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and Bold Rock Hard Cider, the nation’s top craft cidery. Check out mountaintop vineyards in the Crest of the Blue Ridge wine region, while Hendersonville’s walkable downtown has six breweries. For details, visit www.CheersTrail.org or call (800) 828-4244. ¤ NORTH CAROLINA ~ SUMMER 2021
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Get back into a Stokes County State of Mind Outdoor Adventure in Stokes County, NC Get back into a Stokes County State of Mind, home to endless outdoor adventure in the Sauratown Mountains of North Carolina. Throughout the last year many have found a new love of the great outdoors. Rekindle that love and continue the exploration of all 41 NC State Parks at Hanging Rock, boasting each amenity available.
Enjoy biking, hiking to mountain peaks or waterfalls, rock climbing, bouldering, swimming, horseback riding, fishing, canoeing, ranger led programs and more. Listen to the natural flow of the Dan River from the back deck of the Green Heron Ale House. Offering twenty taps featuring craft brews from across the state, with a
compliment of various wines for the connoisseur. Entertainment is key in the local arts scene: theatre, music, concerts and other special events at The Arts Place in Danbury. This multipurpose facility is home to a regional art market featuring items from over 125 local artist. #StokesROCKS www.hangingrock.com ¤
When You Choose a stayNantahala Vacation in North Carolina, You Choose Adventure! Because of these ever-changing times, travelers have to truly think out of the box when it comes to creating a fun experience, while also staying safe. Although people are starting to get more comfortable traveling back to popular tourism areas for their vacation, some are understandably still not ready for the crowds. In addition, there are travelers who now prefer an experience that is away from the hustle and bustle of the city areas and more in tune with Mother Nature. What better way to stay away from the noise of all the busy crowds, than by immersing yourself in the beauty of the Nantahala Forest in North Carolina! From hiking through the forest, bird watching, kayaking along Lake Nantahala and more, your stayNantahala getaway will truly be the vacation you never knew you needed... and who knows, maybe this special family vacation will turn into a new family tradition!
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Choosing the Cabin of Your Dreams! stayNanthala has an excellent selection of spacious cabins offering lake front, lake view and mountain view locations. In addition, the stayNantahala cabins range from a one-bedroom cabin built along a beautiful natural creek all the way to a four-bedroom, two story lake front home with its own private dock! Imagine all the fun activities you’ll have when you go to the cabin! Relax on the balcony with a glass of your favorite bubbly, cozy up with your sweetheart by the fireplace, laugh with the family in the beautifully decorated livingroom, and enjoy a delicious meal in the dining room that was prepared in the fully-equipped kitchen. You can truly vacation in the cabin of your dreams—your new home away from home! Choose a Luxury Yurt for a New Glamping Experience
Looking for a new experience? Then try a luxury yurt! stayNantahala offers a selection of yurts perfect for your next glamping getaway. Each yurt features two bedrooms with luxury bedding, a living room and dining area, hardwood floors, flat screen televisions, central air and heat, a fully-equipped kitchen with granite countertops, a washer & dryer, and more. You will truly be in the heart of the forest without having to sacrifice the comforts of home. So, during the day, you can explore the trails, and when you return, unwind in your private hot tub on the deck overlooking the stunning natural creek and truly relax! Experience what Mother Nature has to offer when you choose from the many spacious cabin rentals or luxury yurts. So, whether you’re planning a family reunion or even a romantic getaway for two, you’re sure to find the perfect fit to create unforgettable memories at stayNantahala!
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