Posts by Amber Whittington

The top requested amenity is hiking/walking trails. Here are a few trails 
outside of planned communities that might interest you.   Cumberland Trail — Tennessee The Cumberland Trail is a back-country pathway for hikers that covers 11 counties in East Tennessee, rolling along the ridges and through the gorges of the Cumberland Plateau. Currently, there…

Networks of water trails that can be found on rivers, lakes, canals, and coastlines   The Great Calusa Blueway — Florida In a state with great paddling trails from The Panhandle to The Keys, Florida’s Great Calusa Blueway stands out for its splendor and diversity. Meandering for 190 miles along the Gulf Coast, the Great…

Biking is a great way to stay active and healthy as you age   Swamp Rabbit Trail­ ­— South Carolina The Swamp Rabbit Trail in upstate South Carolina runs for more than 23 miles in various segments, but the prime route for bicyclists is a 12-mile stretch along the Reedy River. Start your ride in…

A planned amenity community is a residential development where careful thought has been given to the lifestyle of its residents, enabling them to lead active, fulfilling lives.   Lots of Amenities. Golf, tennis, pickleball, marinas, boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, pools, fitness centers, spas, equestrian facilities, bocce ball and shuffleboard are just a few 
examples. Sense of…

Park the car and take a stroll in some of America’s most walkable towns.   Wilmington, NC Begin your visit to North Carolina’s premier port city with a two-mile stroll along the award-winning Wilmington Riverwalk. Start your day with breakfast at a waterfront cafe before beginning your adventure on foot in the city’s 230-block National…

After spending too much time around the house in recent years, the summer and fall of 2023 are the perfect seasons to go on a revitalizing road trip. So, pack up the car and head out with your favorite traveling partner for a journey of adventure to a long-planned destination or just to see where…

“Golf is a game of two halves: the first half is played with your head, the second half is played with your heart.” – Gary Player THE SOUTH CAROLINA LOWCOUNTRY The South Carolina Lowcountry is home to country-club communities and golf destinations that are second to none. The Charleston area features seaside links at Wild…