Myrtle Beach State Park is one of the few places on the Carolina coast where you can experience the maritime forest habitat.
The park is open year around from 6AM to 10PM (until 8PM in winter).
Admission is $5 adults, $3.25 SC seniors, $3 children age 6-15 and free for children 5 and younger.
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We love coming to Greenville! Recently we spent a fun day strolling along Reedy River, hunting for cute mice statues and cooling off at the splash area downtown.
This is cool mom, you should try it (…and I did)! This urban waterfall is located behind Hampton Inn off Main Street right before the entrance to Falls [...]

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For centuries, the Waccamaw River has provided its inhabitants shelter, food and critical transportation routes to the Atlantic Ocean. Today you too can enjoy “the boldest river in South Carolina” thanks to the amazing Conway riverwalk (half an hour drive from Myrtle Beach)

The scenic boardwalk allows for a leisurely stroll, jogging, biking and amazing photography. [...]

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Brookgreen Gardens is a great place to enjoy a relaxing afternoon with the kids. There is something for everyone: amazing sculptures by American artists, magnificent gardens, historic plantation artifacts, rare farm animals, and native wildlife.
This post highlights what’s fun for kids at the Brookgreen Gardens’ Lowcountry Center. Remember to pick up the Brookgreen Detective [...]

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What can you do in winter at Myrtle Beach? Plenty!
First, take advantage of the many resort specials.
We went with the $29 per night oceanfront room (that’s right!) at the popular Springmaid Beach resort.
Yeah, it’s a little old, but you get gorgeous ocean vistas, free access to the historic Springmaid pier, free high-speed [...]

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My favorite South Carolina beach is Cherry Grove, minutes from North Myrtle Beach yet far from the hustle and bustle of the Grand Strand. We’ve vacationed here for 3 winters in a row now, and every time it gets better and better. We are so blessed with our own paradise right in our state’s backyard!

Here [...]

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During Thanksgiving holiday weekend, my daughter and I spent a delightful afternoon inside the picturesque Cheraw State Park (one of the largest in South Carolina), located minutes from the historic downtown. Admission is free. The park is open year around 7AM to 6PM (9PM in the summer). Office hours are 11AM-5PM daily.

Cheraw State Park boasts [...]

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Hendersonville is one of the prettiest mountain towns in North Carolina.

Here you can enjoy pristine rivers, beautiful waterfalls, scenic drives through Blue Ridge Parkway and year around fishing, hiking and biking.
The area is one of the largest producers of apples in the country. Historically, this was home to more than 30,000 First Nation People [...]

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The Upstate South Carolina is “God’s Country” and Western North Carolina is the “Land of the Waterfalls”. Either is about one hour drive from Greenville, a perfect fun family getaway for the weekend.
This time we wandered between Hendersonville and Brevard NC “to see the pretty waterfalls” as my daughter put it. Nearby Dupont State Forest [...]

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The summer is sizzling in Columbia. Beat the heat and enjoy the outdoors at Saluda Shoals Park, a magnificent, fun-packed riverfront park near Lake Murray. Admission is $5 per car and $11 per bus ($1 cheaper for Lexington and Richland 2 residents). Annual passes are available.

The main attraction is the interactive water playground.
Kids can splash [...]

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