The Carolinas - Hickory to Cross Hills

Hickory is a beautiful city. Quaint in it's own way, keeping it's identity with a small city feel yet big city convenience. After spending some time there, we said goodbye and towards South Carolina. We were pretty excited as our next destination was Lake Greenwood and what was billed as a Motor Coach Resort. Our journey would take us south on US Hwy 321 to Gastonia, NC, then west on I-85, crossing into South Carolina and finally picking up  US Hwy 221 near Clinton. What a beautiful drive. We arrived late afternoon, picked out our site and were set up in time to enjoy the evening sunset. Life is good.

Downtown Hickory consists of many boutiques, shops and restaurants, many with "al fresco" dining.

Looking for a World War I German Howitzer? They have one on display. This 210mm weapon was surrendered to the United States in 1918. It is on display in remembrance of the men from North Carolina who fought and died in that war.

The detail, firing mechanism and construction was interesting considering it was built almost 100 years ago.

Another picture of the downtown area. Only delivery vehicles were allowed. Being a weekend everything was quiet. We were there on a Sunday afternoon about 4pm. Most shops were closed already and the restaurants were getting ready for the evening crowd.

We enjoy visiting many of the local churches during our travels.

North Carolina countryside as we head south on US Hwy 381.

Welcome to South Carolina....

Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places.

When you're on Interstate 85 near Gaffney, SC, be sure to look for the giant peach....actually a unique use of a water tower...

Leaving the Interstate behind, we head south on US Hwy 212.

Another road with no markings. Four miles down this road lies Lake Greenwood, our destination for a week stay.

We settled in at the Cane Creek Motor Coach Resort on Lake Greenwood.

A Motor Coach Only resort with only 65 spaces and right on the Lake. It also features private docks if you wish to bring your water toys with you.

Once we were settled, we walked over to the docks to watch the sunset over Lake Greenwood.