Saluda Shoals is a state of the art park nestled along scenic Saluda River.

I visited it last week with my daughter to see Unearth, A Celebration of Naturally Inspired Art.
Daily park admission is $4R/$5NR for cars and minivans (annual pass is $45R/$58NR, resident fees refer to Lexington-Richland 5 area).
Kids can safely burn off [...]

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Discover the slithering, mystifying world of reptiles in their natural habitat at Edisto Island Serpentarium, an hour drive from Charleston and Beaufort. Just watch your step, duck your head and keep distance from the streams and ponds…you never know who’s watching!

Only 10 years old, the Edisto Island Serpentarium is a culmination of 50 years of [...]

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Charles Towne Landing it’s an oasis of family relaxation, natural beauty and historic inspiration just minutes from downtown Charleston. There are many fun and educational activities to enjoy for a nominal $5 park admission fee ($3 for kids 6-15 and free those 5 years and under).
Five little monkeys swinging from the tree… There’s nothing like [...]

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Cherry Grove Beach in North Myrtle Beach is where the Intracoastal Waterway meets the Ocean. It’s breathtaking. Winter is my favorite time at the beach. It’s so peaceful. You’re completely detached from every day worries, free to think, watch and just breathe.

Some come to fish from the famous Cherry Grove Pier, home to world record [...]

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Year after year Hilton Head proves itself as THE FAMILY beach gateway in South Carolina. The perfect “hostess” welcomes you to miles of bicycle friendly beaches, super fun waves to body and wind surf, float, jump and splash, fishing bonanza and picture perfect palms tree bordered dunes. If that’s not enough how about seeing up [...]

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The ad was right. We had almost 2 hours of total relaxation, fun with the kids, and even a rescue excitement! And yes we saw dolphins. Cute flippers swimming and jumping along with the boats happy to put on a show.

To spot dolphins and other wildlife I don’t think it matter which cruise or [...]

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So much to see, so much to do at Table Rock State Park the undisputed jewel of the South Carolina mountains. The park is at the edge of the Blue Ridge Escarpment off of scenic highway 11, relative short drive from Greenville and little over an hour drive from Charlotte. Table Rock mountain has [...]

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Save some gas money and come relax right here in the heart of Columbia at Sesquicentennial Park. Since 1937 the “granny” welcomed millions of visitors and outdoor enthusiasts. It’s affordable, fun and healthy way to spend a day with the family. For those of you new to town read my previous post to get more [...]

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Recently I spent an extraordinary week with my 4 years old at the Oconee State Park in beautiful Carolina Upcountry. If you wonder about what to do, where to go and what places to visit while vacationing in the South Carolina mountains then read along.
Free activities
• Hike the easygoing 1 mile loop trail to enjoy [...]

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As soon as you step on the beach at Lake Jocassee inside Devils Fork State Park you feel like you’re in one of the fanciful Caribbean islands travel posters:

crystal clear blue waters bordered by spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains covered in lush green forests and a sun-kissed beach with a pinkish “sand” to [...]

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