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THE MEDUSA TREE

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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

MEET CHRIS STILLS OF ALL GREEN TURF MANAGEMENT

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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

A DAY IN FLAT ROCK

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A Day in Flat Rock... Living in Greenville is perfect. We're three hours from the coast and thirty minutes from the mountains. Both spots can be explored in a day. One of my family's favorite day-trip destinations is Flat Rock, North Carolina. I thought I would share a few of the reasons why and a short list of things to do. First, and because I'm a sucker for a … [Read more...] about A DAY IN FLAT ROCK

A DAY TRIP IN SPARTANBURG

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As much as I would love to remain in my Greenville bubble, I recently decided to spend a day in Spartanburg. Take a short drive up I-85, or for a more scenic ride, take Highway 29 to our neighbor to the north. Either way, you're looking at about a 40 minute drive from Downtown Greenville. I never embark on a road trip without an itinerary. Be sure to prioritize. First … [Read more...] about A DAY TRIP IN SPARTANBURG

RUNNING WITH KENTWOOL: A HALF MARATHON JOURNAL #3

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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

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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

UPSTATE ADVENTURES: SC STATE PARKS NEAR YOU

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Being a native Greenvillian, I've only lived in four houses in my thirty (give or take ten) years of life. One might assume there would be few area places of interest that would be a surprise to me. The quest to visit all forty-seven state parks has introduced my family to several hidden treasure spots right in our own backyard. We all know and love Paris Mountain, Jones Gap … [Read more...] about UPSTATE ADVENTURES: SC STATE PARKS NEAR YOU

SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL ADVENTURE #3: TRAVERSING THE SOUTH

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  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 city’s 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

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