Synopses & Reviews
Murrells Inlet is a paradise for those who love the outdoors, lying between the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Waccamaw River on the west. It is one of the few areas in the United States with access to both freshwater rivers and saltwater creeks. From its early beginnings as rice and indigo plantations to the rapid growth that began in the 1970s, Murrells Inlet has prospered because of its rich natural resources that natives and visitors enjoy. The saltwater creeks provided nourishment, entertainment, and a nursery to the creek rats, fishermen, families, and captains who ventured out to the muddy banks.
Synopsis
Murrells Inlet is a paradise as one of the few areas in the United States with access to both freshwater rivers and saltwater creeks.
The Atlantic Ocean is on its east and the Waccamaw River is on its west. From its early beginnings as rice and indigo plantations to the rapid growth that began in the 1970s, Murrells Inlet has prospered because of its rich natural resources that natives and visitors enjoy. The saltwater creeks provided nourishment, entertainment, and a nursery to the creek rats, fishermen, families, and captains who ventured out to the muddy banks.
About the Author
Murrells Inlet native Steven G. Strickland digs into the recent history of the inlet to reveal all of the wonderful people, places, and events that have made this area a beloved home for natives and visitors alike. He is a fourth-generation creek rat who grew up boating, fishing, and hunting these waters and has unearthed many local family photograph collections that help tell the stories of life on the creek and all the people, traditions, events, and places that make Murrells Inlet the unique treasure it is.