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Southeast

Sample Itinerary

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Southern Shores & Swamps – Coastal Southeast

Distance: ~225 miles

Theme: Waterways and Wilderness: From Coastal Harbors to Floodplain Forests

 

Stops:

Savannah Historic District (Savannah, GA) - Cobblestone streets, historic squares, and centuries-old oak trees.

  • Learning Spark: Have kids count how many different styles of houses they see and guess why different styles developed over time.

 

Fort Pulaski National Monument (Savannah, GA) - Civil War–era brick fort with drawbridges and moats.

  • Learning Spark: Ask: How would soldiers have defended the fort without modern technology?

 

Charleston Waterfront Park (Charleston, SC) - Fountains, harbor views, and a family-friendly pier.

  • Content for the Road: Follow the Flow: Water Shapes the Land

 

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens (Charleston, SC) - One of the oldest public gardens in America, with trails and wildlife.

  • Learning Spark: Talk about how gardens and landscapes can reflect culture and history.

 

Congaree National Park (Hopkins, SC) - Floodplain forest with giant hardwood trees and boardwalk trails.

  • Campsite Content: Build a Mini Wetland

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