Hiking in South Carolina

Yesterday, Colt and I had the opportunity to go hiking at the Oconee Station State Historic Site. Since it was Colt's last day of Spring break, we wanted to do something other than unpacking and organizing the house, which we have been doing nonstop since we got back from Florida! (I will do a post on the house once we're done with it) So hiking seemed like a fantastic idea!

It was a beautiful day; the sun was shining and it was fairly warm in the morning. I must admit, I really do love living here. The mountains and countryside are absolutely breathtaking and I love hearing all of the birds, singing so sweetly, when I walk out the door.

When we got to the site, we were the only ones there, aside from two dogs who greeted us with a "If you come any closer, I might just bite your face off, but I'm not sure" growl. Even though we're dog lovers, we didn't try and love on those doggies.

One of the things that I loved about this hike was that it was historical. The area was originally an outpost used by the South Carolina State Militia in the 18th and 19th centuries. There are two buildings, at the beginning of the hike, which are still in fairly stable condition. Much to Colt's dismay, however, both buildings are locked and boarded up, so you can only see them from the outside. They are still really neat to look at, though!

After we saw the buildings, it was time to set out on the hike! Thankfully it was not a very long hike. I don't know if Colt realizes just how out of shape I am, especially compared to him. Sure I can walk five miles in a little over an hour with ease, but that's on fairly level ground. Hiking is a bit different, even when it's barely two miles to and from. 

It was a beautiful hike though, with interesting plant life and an incredible waterfall! I definitely enjoyed this excursion. I am so grateful to live in a place where we can easily go hiking, and I'm very grateful for a husband who enthusiastically encourages me to go out and do things like this!

I wish I could have taken more pictures, but my camera decided to die right as we reached the waterfall.      Luckily we got pictures of the waterfall!!

There were a lot of beaver dams located near this spot.

I can't remember what this one was, but it was a pretty cool plant and could be seen everywhere!

He was like a kid in a candy store :)

Such a beautiful waterfall!

I seriously wish my camera had not died right after this picture was taken. Not the most flattering, but it is the only one of the both of us on this hike :/