Your Guide to Virtual Learning... Weâre all stuck in the same boat. At home. If you have kids, you may be searching for ways to keep them busy while quarantined. Hiding in a closet isnât an option. We thought weâd share a few of our favorite educational activities to use at home. And a few non-educational activities to ensure that you keep your hair. Khan … [Read more...] about YOUR GUIDE TO VIRTUAL LEARNING
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DOG FRIENDLY SPOTS IN TRAVELERS REST
Dog Friendly Spots in Travelers Rest... By Susannah Lewis of Travelers Rest Here You love our little town, and you love to enjoy it with your family and friends â but what about the four-legged members of your family? From restaurants and bars to parks and trails, there are plenty of dog-friendly hangouts in Travelers Rest to enjoy. Food/Drink Farmhouse … [Read more...] about DOG FRIENDLY SPOTS IN TRAVELERS REST
A DAY IN FLAT ROCK
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
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 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
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
5 FAVORITE PICNIC SPOTS IN GREENVILLE
Summer is here. Can you smell it? It's the perfect mixture of sunscreen and hamburgers on the grill. One summer staple for our family is a good ole-fashioned picnic. Here's a short list of my favorite places to "cop a squat" here in Greenville. [I've always wanted to use the phrase, 'cop a squat.' If you're a fan of the movie, "Pretty Woman," you feel me!] In non-movie lingo, … [Read more...] about 5 FAVORITE PICNIC SPOTS IN GREENVILLE