On this week’s episode, Kiernan takes us to one of the least populated (and most atmospheric!) national parks: Congaree in South Carolina. Bald cypress knees and abandoned gin stills await! Plus, Kiernan says something CRITICAL about RICK STEVES.

Things we talk about in this week’s episode:

Rick Steves in “Travel & Leisure”

https://www.travelandleisure.com/rick-steves-tips-to-avoid-common-travel-issues-7367914 

Congaree National Park

https://www.nps.gov/cong/index.htm 

Bald Cypress Trees

https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Plants-and-Fungi/Bald-Cypress 

Harry Hampton

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_R._E._Hampton 

Friends of Congaree Swamp

https://friendsofcongaree.org/location/bluff-trail-guide/ 

Eisenberg’s LIVES! (As S&P Lunch)

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/11/21/playful-nostalgia-and-honed-classics-at-sp-lunch