Charleston's architectural grandeur has been the subject of countless books and hundreds of articles, but for those unfamiliar with the city, it can be a daunting start.

Once exploited by plantation owners and timber barons, the natural bounty of the South Carolina coast has since gained the attention of conservationists and naturalists. Take a look around — y…

The Charleston area's plantations showcase the foundations of our nation's history and the Gullah-Geechee culture that influenced the Lowcountry.