"Every Picture Tells a Story ... Don't It:" On the Road in Myrtle Beach: Chapter I - Summer, 2011 | Eastern North Carolina Now

    Myrtle Beach, truly the "Redneck Riviera," is a favored destination for me and my family almost every Summer. I live close to the North Carolina Beaches, which I dearly love; however, I just cannot divorce myself from the nearly 200 mile drive, south and west down U.S. Highway 17 to South Myrtle Beach, the locale which I prefer to central or North Myrtle Beach.

    I enjoy South Myrtle Beach for two reasons: it's further south, which means a warmer ocean in June and September (my favorite months to visit), and it is closer to the places I frequent most while there.

    We are fortunate to have fine ongoing accommodations at South Beach, a points oriented timeshare that we own, and we like this proximity near places of interest such as: Market Commons Complex - about 2 miles away, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - about 3 miles, Myrtle Beach State Park - about 1 mile, Murrells Inlet - about 10 miles, Brookgreen Gardens - about 14 miles and Pawleys Island - about 18 miles.
I try to begin my every visit to Myrtle Beach with a sunrise. On June 13, 2011, I recorded this one. Remarkably, there are always a great group of spectators (like myself) / beach combers out each morning: Above and below.     photos by Stan Deatherage

Later that day, we get a clear understanding why folks love the Atlantic Ocean. In Myrtle Beach, in June, the water is relatively comfortable. Look into the faces of these young folks to see their pleasure in being where they were, at that moment: Above. Some folks like to cast their net just to see what swims in the breaking waves: Below.     photos by Stan Deatherage

Children love the beach, but then again, so do I. It is my favorite "theme park." I wonder if it is theirs: Above and below.     photos by Stan Deatherage

Without fail, when I show up with my camera, boys and young men just naturally start "showing off." It really is actually quite natural, and gives me a ray of hope for future generations: Above and below.     photos by Stan Deatherage

Mother and daughter see this the same way: Above.    photo by Stan Deatherage


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