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
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THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: NOVEMBER 8-10
Welcome to your Things to Do this Weekend: November 8-10 post⌠Weather Forecast Friday: Partly cloudy, high of 56 & low of 31 Saturday: Sunny, high of 53 & low of 37 Sunday: More sun, high of 65 & low of 42 Friday, November 8th 18th Annual Greenville Open Studios (select studios) 6-9pm The 2019 self-guided art tour will feature 150+ artists … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: NOVEMBER 8-10
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
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
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: JULY 19-21
Welcome to your Things to Do this Weekend: July 19-21 post... Weather Forecast Friday: Potential storms, high of 93 & low of 74 Saturday: More storms, high of 92 & low of 74 Sunday: Thunderstorms, high of 90 & low of 73 Friday, July 19th Dog Party with Greenville Animal Care at The Whale 4-8:30pm They're officially pet-friendly! They'll have … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: JULY 19-21
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
WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND AT PARIS MOUNTAIN
Paris Mountain State Park is located only 5 miles north of the city of Greenville and it provides the community with over 1,500 acres of park space to enjoy! If you are a local to the Greenville area you probably already know the awesomeness this park has to share right in your backyard. But experiencing it at a unique time after a snowfall hits is a different story. It gives … [Read more...] about WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND AT PARIS MOUNTAIN
SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL ADVENTURE #3: TRAVERSING THE SOUTH
The often forgotten part of the Swamp Rabbit Trail that runs through Mauldin and Conestee is absolutely outstanding! Lake Conestee Nature Park and Conestee Park are true gems in the cityâs surrounding area. Conestee Park provides plenty of family entertainment with trails, open fields, a playground and even a dog park! The nature park is 400-acres of natural … [Read more...] about SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL ADVENTURE #3: TRAVERSING THE SOUTH
SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL ADVENTURE #2: CRUISING DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE
Continuing to the next part of our adventure, the splendid downtown portion of the Swamp Rabbit Trail gives you an amazing impression of Greenville. The opportunities for exploring the inner city along the trail are endless. There is a wide variety of things to discover plus it is very clean and family friendly. We are not afraid to say this is the best city in the South! I … [Read more...] about SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL ADVENTURE #2: CRUISING DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE
EXPLORING JONES GAP STATE PARK
Here is a perfect place for the experienced hiker and day-trippers in flip flops alike. Jones Gap is made up of miles of trails, including the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area that connects this State Park to nearby Caesars Head. A portion of another trail even connects to the popular Foothills Trail. The Middle Saluda River runs through Jones Gap, creating waterfalls at every … [Read more...] about EXPLORING JONES GAP STATE PARK