Why do We Carve Pumpkins

Leave it to the Irish to bring their fantastical tales and mystical folklure to America. When Irish immigrants came to America the tradition of carving came with them; although, the Irish carved turnips, not pumpkins. So how did turnips turn into pumpkin carving? The truth is pumpkins were readily available and well, they looked much…

Halloween at Saluda Shoals

Things may slowly but surely be returning to some semblance of normal. Next Saturday, October 24th from 3 PM until 8:30 PM, take the family to Saluda Shoals Park for some Halloween festivities. The Halloween festivities begin before Saturday, October 24th. Pumpkin carving aficionados have the chance to register their carved pumpkins. Registration for the…