Travels with Kelli

DESTINATION AWAITS:  Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse is now part of the NPS. The lighthouse itself  isn’t open to visitors, but during the day you can roam the grounds. I thought I did a blog about it but can’t find it so here we go again.  ADDRESS: 1815 ION ave, Sullivan's Island, SC JUST THE FACTS (BRIEF HISTORY): * It’s know also as the Charleston Light * Most modern lighthouse in the country * Triangular and slim in structure, this design while halo withstanding hurricane force winds up to 125 mph * White color blocks before changing to Black blocks (the black replacing the orange coloring) * height 140 ‘ foot tall, staying same with until it reaches the beacon light fixture * original light fixture was a 28 million candle power optical (quickly replaced) *  construction began in 1960 completed in 1962  * This modern lighthouse has both an elevator and AC  * in 2008 ownership changed from Coastguard to the NPS though Coastguard still check & maintains TIPS TO KNOW BEFORE GOING

This is the beginning of my 60th journey around the year and I plan on seeing a lot. Going to get the  national park pass, the SC state park pass, new knee, cameras, and a full tank of gas then off I will go seeking new adventures through history. On the list for this year: 1. Fort Moultrie and Fort Sumter 2. More walking in Charleston Streets to see the historical homes 3. The Presidents tour with RJ this summer. (Goal Mt Rushmore) 4. Several Plantations in the low country 5. Savannah 6. Beaufort and Bluffton 7. Several Festivals: Lowcountry shrimp festival (May), Gullah Festival (Beaufort) May 26-28 SC peach festival (Sept?) 8. Charlestowne Historic Site These are few items that I can think of off the top of my head that I’d like to see in 2023. HOpe you will join me on this adventure. See you at the next bend in the road, Kelli *photo taken on IOP at sunset