Deena Bouknight

Nord-Pas-de-Calais, South Carolina

Writer at Freelance

Deena Bouknight is a freelance writer. Her first novel, broken shells, is available on http://t.co/jjaOioBLu4.

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Articles

‘American Canopy’ Motivates Readers to Take a Walk in the Woods

1 week ago | theepochtimes.com | Deena Bouknight

Eric Rutkow combines nature and history as he explores how trees have impacted the growth of America. 6/20/2025Updated: 6/20/2025The 12-line poem, “Trees,” by Joyce Kilmer (1886–1918) was written in 1913 and immediately met with acclaim. It’s become a classic due to its simple focus on an aspect of nature often taken for granted: I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree.
‘Hiking Through’: One Man’s Healing Journey on the Appalachian Trail

1 week ago | theepochtimes.com | Deena Bouknight

Paul Stutzman’s memoir of hiking the 2,000-mile-plus Appalachian Trail shares his experiences of heartache, encouragement, and faith. 6/18/2025Updated: 6/18/2025Hiking through the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) northbound from Georgia to Maine is no easy task. The five-to-six-month journey up steep ascents, through vast valleys, lively rivers, and deep bogs requires preparation, stamina, and mind-numbing perseverance.
Three Centuries in Three Generations

2 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | Deena Bouknight

Harrison Ruffin Tyler’s recent passing marks one family’s extraordinary history. 6/13/2025Updated: 6/13/2025The 10th U.S. president, John Tyler, lived from 1790 to 1862. Remarkably, his last grandson, Harrison Ruffin Tyler, just died on May 25, 2025 at the age of 96. How is this possible?
Hotel del Coronado: Grand Seaside Victorian

2 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | Deena Bouknight

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we look at Southern California’s iconic resort. 6/11/2025Updated: 6/11/2025Known over the decades as “The Del,” the beachside Hotel del Coronado is situated on 28 oceanfront acres in San Diego, California. The original segment of the hotel, referred to as “The Victorian,” was built in 1888 and offers 404 guest rooms.
This Inconspicuous Vietnam Vet Memorial Is Worth Noticing

2 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | Deena Bouknight

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we discover the history of American patriot Jack Van Loan, revealed in a Columbia, S.C. memorial. 6/8/2025Updated: 6/8/2025Sometimes, we stumble upon the most obscure spots and discover notable figures of history. On the fringe of a University of South Carolina hangout village in Columbia, South Carolina, is a neighborhood called Five Points. There, tucked on a narrow, inconspicuous lot where a few streets meet is a striking memorial.
An Exceptional Dining Experience

4 weeks ago | thelaurelmagazine.com | Susan Renfro |Deena Bouknight

Tucked onto one of the shores of Lake Toxaway is a dining experience – not just a place to dine. Sometimes just good food is enough. However, The Restaurant at Greystone Inn delivers so much more. Mostly an elevated dining restaurant, the establishment that is in-site of the iconic Greystone Inn also serves up history, exceptional wines, beautiful views, and extraordinary service.
Bishop’s Palace: Beauty in an Ecclesiastical Fortress

1 month ago | theepochtimes.com | Deena Bouknight

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we look at a 13th-century castle-like residence in England. 5/27/2025Updated: 5/27/2025Wells, England, in the county of Somerset, is famous for its 13th-century Episcopal cathedral. Adjacent to the cathedral’s grand edifice is the Bishop’s Palace, which is renowned for its singular architecture. The two-story structure made from locally quarried stone is touted as a “palace” because it’s the bishop’s official residence.
Historic Tennessee Cotton Mill Recalls Bygone Days

1 month ago | theepochtimes.com | Deena Bouknight

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we discover the remnants of a cotton mill amid a cornucopia of waterfalls. 5/24/2025Updated: 5/24/2025A rural Tennessee farming community was once the bustling site of the thriving Great Falls Cotton Mill. The three-story brick building is still there, but the workers and their surrounding dwellings are long gone.
Time Standing Nearly Still in a California Town

1 month ago | theepochtimes.com | Deena Bouknight

Squint your eyes in Julian, California, and it’s easy to imagine this western town as it was in the 19th century. Historic wood-sided buildings with metal awnings abound in this quaint town tucked into the rolling hills of San Diego County’s far reaches. In fact, it’s a living history town, with a walking-tour map that includes plenty of reminders of simpler days. Encompassing just 7.8 square miles, Julian sprang up as a small gold-mining town for a short time in the late 1800s.
Un château en Pennsylvanie : entre forteresse et éclectisme | château de Fonthill | Epoch Times

1 month ago | epochtimes.fr | Deena Bouknight

Plusieurs pays européens regorgent de châteaux datant de plusieurs siècles. Cependant, aux États-Unis, les structures considérées comme des « châteaux » sont des interprétations modernes de véritables forteresses. C’est le cas du château de Fonthill, situé à Doylestown, dans le sud-est de la Pennsylvanie. Bien que la demeure de Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930) emprunte aux représentations médiévales, la conception architecturale intègre également les styles gothique et byzantin.