carolina scenic vistas gallery hether soothing or dramatic, beautiful vistas will rejuvenate a weary soul. There are hundreds of families just like these three who have chosen their homesites at least partially based on what they'll see when they wake up each morning. Nature at her finest – it's a Carolina tradition. back to carolina scenic vistas article Web www.carolinaliving.com     Peace in the pasture. We don't know the name of this horse, but we can guarantee he's happy. In the Carolina Heartlands, animals and their humans benefit from rich earth, clean water, and progressive cities. Photo by Heather Hart   The lull, the pull. It's hard not to be drawn to the Carolina coast, where lighthouses beckon from Hilton Head Island to the Outer Banks. Here the Morris Island Lighthouse on Folly Beach, near Charleston. Photo by Leslie Cothren If this photo could sing, it'd sound like Pavarotti. Sunsets range from subtle to intense, like this stunning view from Lake Thurmond in South Carolina. Photo courtesy of Savannah Lakes Village   A quiet road home. On North Carolina's Bald Head Island, nature is protected and preserved. Cars are off limits, and the speed limit for electric carts is 18 mph. Time to relaxxxxxx …. Photo courtesy of Bald Head Island   Space available. The Carolina Heartlands are home to capital cities and sophisticated towns. They’re also full of enviable horse farms, pristine lakes and untouched forests. Photography by Robert Clark A high lake escape near Brevard, Cashiers and Highlands, Bear Lake Reserve is nested amid the ancient Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. A new-born residential resort by the experts at Centex Destination Properties, the 2,100-acre community is becoming a sensational gated paradise for families that love to live and play close to nature. Photo courtesy of Bear Lake Reserve It was so worth it. Stand on the loggia at Biltmore Estate and you'll agree: The time, money and manpower was a wise investment indeed. Photo courtesy of The Biltmore Company Mini-hypnotist. Hummingbirds love the Carolinas, and provide hours of warm-weather enjoyment for those who love them. Photo courtesy of Larry Gleason,resident photographer for Southside Gallery of Aiken   Pearly-early in the morning. Sunrise on the beaches of Brunswick County, North Carolina, can lift and calm the spirit. With more than 45 miles of coast, early birds can have a private show. Photo courtesy of Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce A new path. If getting there is part of the fun, exploring the Carolinas should be an adventure. Take your time to find the right place for you. Photo courtesy of Sun City Hilton Head   No bluffing here. The Inn at Palmetto Bluff doesn't need to brag because it's so inherently classy. With two restaurants, 50 guest cottages and a spa, the Auberge resort can bliss you out, right next to Hilton Head Island. Photo courtesy of The Inn at Palmetto Bluff   Photo courtesy of D.R. Horton Contentment. A mare and foal nuzzling in a meadow – could there be a sweeter sight? It's a common one in the Carolina Heartlands. Photo courtesy of North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film & Sports Development   Timeout for beauty. For many, there's nothing like autumn in the Carolina Foothills. Brisk breezes, apple cider and burnished colors signal a season of festivals, football and invigorating activities outdoors. Photo courtesy of Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards

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