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
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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
UPSTATE ADVENTURES: SC STATE PARKS NEAR YOU
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
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
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
SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL ADVENTURE #1: EXPLORING THE NORTH END
Swamp Rabbit Trail Adventure: Exploring the North End! The Swamp Rabbit Trail opened in 2009 and has become a staple attraction to the city of Greenville. The 20+ mile track was once a train line for the Greenville & Northern Railway, which ran from the north of Greenville by Travelers Rest to the South of Greenville near Conestee. There is no doubt that this … [Read more...] about SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL ADVENTURE #1: EXPLORING THE NORTH END
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
WELCOME TO CANCER SURVIVORS PARK
A showcase in progress, what a fabulous tribute to cancer survivors! All those brave souls who lived through the dreaded diagnosis. There are as many different types of cancer as there are people in the world (small exaggeration.) No respector of persons, cancer strikes all ages and walks of life. This park has been on my radar for months. I was so excited to finally stroll … [Read more...] about WELCOME TO CANCER SURVIVORS PARK
CHEAP THRILLS: VOLUME 2
It’s time for another edition of Cheap Thrills: Volume 2! Spring has sprung and I’m still broke, so here are some dirt cheap ways to enjoy Greenville as the weather gets warmer… Movies in the Park Grab your lawn chairs and get ready for FREE movies in the park! Every Wednesday at sunset during May and September, Greenville County partners with Fidelity Investments to host … [Read more...] about CHEAP THRILLS: VOLUME 2