Charleston to Savannah: a Haunted Journey
Plus, print issues arrived today, a hot air balloon ride raffle to raise funds for Helene relief efforts, and a Designed for Joy giveaway!
Before we dive into our There and Back Again fall feature, we want to let our print subscribers know the Fall 2024 print issues arrived today! If you’re a print subscriber, we’ll do our absolute best to get your copy in the mail tomorrow.
But First: How to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
We included this information in our October Backroad Bulletin email Tuesday but want to include it in this email as well. The death toll from Hurricane Helene continues to rise, catastrophic damage is overwhelming those who survived, and basic needs such as food and water are in very short supply. We ask that you consider supporting those who were impacted in any way you can. Here’s a list of hurricane relief organizations you can donate to.
American Red Cross
Americares
Animal Search & Rescue
Asheville Humane Society
CARE
Fleet of Angels
Food Bank of Eastern & Central North Carolina
Greater Good Charities
Operation Airdrop
Rescue Ranch
Samaritan’s Purse
Salvation Army
World Concern
ENTER A HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE RAFFLE AND SUPPORT HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS!
Another way you can support Hurricane Helene relief efforts is to enter Air-olina Aviation’s hot air balloon ride raffle. Our Fall 2024 cover story features the North Carolina hot air balloon community and includes Air-olina Aviation. We are happy to promote their kind effort!
Tickets cost just $10 and 100% of the proceeds will directly support Hurricane Helene relief efforts in western North Carolina, one of the hardest hit areas in the Southeast. The winner will get to experience a hot air balloon ride for two in beautiful Statesville, North Carolina (an $800 value).
There and Back Again: Charleston to Savannah
Our fall excursion follows coastal highway U.S. 17 from Charleston to Savannah, offering intriguing stops along the way. You’ll travel west then southwest into Savannah, passing through small towns and, at times, edging close enough to the coastline to see the ocean. Peel off side roads to explore some of the area’s hidden gems and historic treasures.
Discover magnificent gardens, preserved ruins, a Civil War battlefield, and one of America’s most famous cemeteries. Walk through prominent homes, hotels, and other establishments rumored to be haunted. Tour a U.S. Marines museum, hike through a wildlife refuge, and stand under a famous oak tree. This journey has it all.
The drive from Charleston to Savannah is slightly longer than the trip back: 3 hours, 19 minutes, and 146 miles, compared to 2 hours, 52 minutes, and 122 miles. We recommend booking an overnight stay at one of the haunted hotels profiled in our sidebar for a spiritually enlightening experience.
Below, you’ll find an excerpt of the feature. Click the blue button after the excerpt to read the full story.
Upgraded and print subscribers: You’ll find list of haunted tours in Charleston and Savannah at the end of this newsletter. Happy haunted travels!
GETTING THERE
Charleston to Savannah
Backroad Route: 3 hours 19 minutes; 146 miles • 5 stops
Charleston to Yemassee to Thunderbolt to Savannah
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AND BACK
Savannah to Charleston
Backroad Route: 2 hours 52 minutes; 122 miles • 6 stops
Savannah > Beaufort > Hollywood > John’s Island
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Starting Point:
Accommodations of your choice
Enter to Win a Louise Purse, Penny Wallet, and Acorn Bell Ornament
As fall arrives, we have another beautiful Designed for Joy giveaway for you to enter to win. Through December 1, fill out this form for a chance to win a coordinating Louise purse and Penny wallet, along with an Acorn Bell Ornament—just in time for the holidays. Three winners will be chosen.
The purse and wallet are available in Baltic blue, aqua, evergreen, tan, gray, black, and raspberry.*
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