What Will Future Archaeologists Unearth?

Today was a travel day to make our way from Williamsburg to Charleston SC. The drive down I-95 and I-40 was mostly uneventful until we reached the coast between Wilmington NC and Myrtle Beach. Route 17 in North Myrtle Beach in particular is quite the collection of fast food franchises, outlet malls, golf resorts, and an odd collection of mini-golf courses and family dining establishments.

Our campground, however, was right on the shore and offered views beyond the man-made:

P.S. (Thursday morning 5/10) TIMING IS EVERYTHING. We noticed quite a number of motorcycle carriers as we drove through Myrtle Beach yesterday afternoon. We learned this morning that an annual 10-day Harley Davidson rally starts here today; we're happy to be heading out of town.