5 Places to Mountain Bike in the Upstate... The Upstate is home to a vast expanse of activities, be it excellent restaurants and breweries, beautiful downtowns, or various unique shops and businesses. However, one thing that truly sets it apart is the abundance of outdoor spaces that permeate the region. Mountain biking is a perfect sport for such a place, especially with … [Read more...] about 5 PLACES TO MOUNTAIN BIKE IN THE UPSTATE
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A PANDEMIC WITH KIDS
A Pandemic with Kids... With Fall less than 30 days away - the air is typically filled with great expectation. After surviving the long, hot summer, parents, teachers, and even children are excited about the first day of school. NOT this year! Anticipation has been replaced with anxiety. Spring didn't bring in warm weather and fun outdoor activities. Instead, 2020 … [Read more...] about A PANDEMIC WITH KIDS
MEET THE FACES BEHIND LANDSCAPE GVL
Meet the faces behind Landscape GVL... Tired of countless hours of yard work each week? Yeah, us too! So we knew we had to find a local landscaper! We started our search on Google and eventually found the perfect local business on Instagram called Landscape GVL. The landscaping company was founded by two high school friends and built off a common entrepreneurial drive. Let's … [Read more...] about MEET THE FACES BEHIND LANDSCAPE GVL
MEET KAT DE LA CRUZ OF FREEHUB BICYCLES
Meet Kat De La Cruz of FreeHub Bicycles... With 22 miles of the Upstate's Swamp Rabbit Trail, our city is the perfect place to have a bike! But if you don't have a bike where do you start? We recently sat down with FreeHub Bicycles Downtown's Shop Manager and Certified Technician to discuss her role at the shop, bike maintenance and more. So let's go meet FreeHub Bicycles … [Read more...] about MEET KAT DE LA CRUZ OF FREEHUB BICYCLES
THE MEDUSA TREE
The Medusa Tree... The temperatures have finally aligned with my taste. A sunny and breezy fifty five degrees means my family and I get to live our best life in Falls Park! Would you believe this past week was my first time taking a picture of the Medusa Tree? This piece of historic horticulture is only one of the most popular spots in Greenville. A Little History In … [Read more...] about THE MEDUSA TREE
HISTORY OF THE FURMAN BELL TOWER
History of the Furman Bell Tower... Furman University, the oldest private institute of higher learning in South Carolina, was founded in 1826 and named for clergyman Richard Furman. The university has landed on prestigious national lists for years. From its' extraordinarily beautiful campus to some of the highest rated academic programs in the country, Furman is ranked one … [Read more...] about HISTORY OF THE FURMAN BELL TOWER
BE A PART OF FRANNY’S DISTRIBUTION
Be a part of Franny's Distribution... Here's a new opportunity to be a part of the fastest growing industry in US history! Franny Tacy's farm was the first to receive a permit to grow hemp in the state of North Carolina. In 2017, she was a part of the Industrial Hemp Research Growing Program. In the first year, she grew hemp for fiber and later began growing for CBD. … [Read more...] about BE A PART OF FRANNY’S DISTRIBUTION
MEET CHRIS STILLS OF ALL GREEN TURF MANAGEMENT
Meet Chris Stills of All Green Turf Management... Grass doesn't stay green by itself, so we got an expert! That expert was local business, All Green Turf Management. Since 2016 the business has been led by brothers Chris and Nick Stills, helping lawns all over the Upstate stay green. Chris handles the field and Nick handles the back end. Now that's a sibling team to reckon … [Read more...] about MEET CHRIS STILLS OF ALL GREEN TURF MANAGEMENT
ZOO TUNES CONCERT SERIES
The first day of summer is rapidly approaching (June 21st!) The Greenville Zoo serves as a popular destination especially during the summer months. So the upcoming Zoo Tunes Concert Series seems like the perfect time to enjoy live music, beer and wine all while supporting the Greenville Zoo Foundation at PNC Bank's Zoo Tunes! The concert series is happening at a wild … [Read more...] about ZOO TUNES CONCERT SERIES
RUNNING WITH KENTWOOL: A HALF MARATHON JOURNAL #3
Running has always been a passion of mine, and I enjoy the feeling of accomplishing a goal through months of training. Since January, I have been training for a half marathon (13.1 miles.) Only 25 days remain until I race in the Mountains to Main Street Half Marathon on Saturday, May 18th. The half marathon begins in Travelers Rest, and race participants run down the Swamp … [Read more...] about RUNNING WITH KENTWOOL: A HALF MARATHON JOURNAL #3