GUITAR DAD

I figured I'd get a little exercise during my visit last week to Charleston, S.C., so jogged across the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and back. Opened in 2005, this spectacular structure stretches 1,546 feet across the Cooper River, the longest span among cable-stayed bridges in the Western Hemisphere.

It was a solid workout and quite an enjoyable experience, running along a nice pedestrian path above busy maritime traffic and taking in panoramic views of Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry.