Moonlight Mixer at Folly Beach Pier on Sept 25th – Charleston, SC
The summer is winding down in South Carolina, but it’s not over yet. This is the last chance to dance under the stars on the Folly Beach Fishing Pier for the season. The final Moonlight Mixer of the season takes place on Friday, September 25 from 7pm-11pm.
Bring that special someone to the pier and dance all night to beach music and golden oldies! Lowcountry radio personality Rob Duren will be spinning our favorites long after the sun goes down. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on-site at Locklear’s Beach City Grill and the Gangplank Gift & Tackle Shop.
Rain date is the following Saturday, September 26. Tickets purchased in advance are $8 for Charleston County residents and $10 for non-county residents. Tickets purchased at the gate (if available) are $10. Only 600 tickets will be sold for each Mixer so get yours today! Advance tickets may be purchased at CCPRC’s Park and Program Services (795-4FUN).
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Experience the Okefenokee Swamp by Kayak
Okefenokee Swamp near Waycross, Georgia, is just fascinating. The landscape itself is fascinating with the black water and the reflections of the trees in the surface. You can see birds everywhere; herons, egrets, ibis, and more depending on the time of year.
You can paddled through the canals, and there are trails meandering through prairies filled with aquatic plants and bordered by islands of grasses, shrubs and trees. The swamp is basically a large basin filled almost entirely by rainwater. The still water retards
organic decay and creates a peat layer on the bottom supposedly several feet thick. This peat layer has accumulated over thousands of years. When the peat dislodges, rises to the surface and forms floating islands. Grasses come first , then shrubs and then eventually trees such as the Cypress. “Okefenokee” is an indian word that means “Land of the Trembling Earth”.
Periodic fires rage the landscape and return areas to prairies, but the swamp always bounces back. It’s the never-ending circle of life for the swamp.
It’s very still, and very quiet, except for the occasional splash in the water from a fish, turtle or maybe alligator, or the birds. This landscape has looked the same for a very long time. You can’t hear traffic, it’s just peaceful and quiet. But then of course, a plane will fly by and remind you that you’re actually living in the 21th century after all.
Our favorite outfitter is Up the Creek Xpeditions from St Marys. They run a guided kayak tour through the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, and sometimes they even go out at night. For more information visit www.upthecreektrips.com or call 912.882.0911
Alligator babies are hatching in August, and fall migration starts in September. So make your plans to visit this beautiful area!
Click here to view the brochure for the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge, it has some beautiful photos in it!

Jekyll Island Beach Music and BBQ Festival 2009
Life’s a Beach, at least on Jekyll Island in August. This has to be one of our favorite “last-chance-to-enjoy-summer” events. Lots of fun with live music, barbeque, shagging lessons and lots more.
Last year we visited the festival and made a video. (Click here to view our video from last year’s event Jekyll Island Beach Music Festival)
Barbeque Bash
This year the festival has added a Barbecue Competition to the package.
The competition is sanctioned by the Georgia Barbecue Association, so this should be the great spot for some great tasting food.
GiveAways
Now you can win a special VIP Package to Jekyll Island Beach Music and BBQ Bash. Click here to participate and win four tickets to Jekyll Island Beach Music and BBQ Bash
If you’re interested in competing or need more info about the event, check out Jekyll Island Beach Music and BBQ Bash website for the complete program.