I’m amazed every time I see wild dolphins swim freely by the shore, just like nature intended… This time I was fortunate to watch a pair of dolphins performing big synchronized jumps while swimming in tandem. What a spectacular show! And it was all free, watching from our oceanfront balconies by the Cherry Grove Pier.

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The Discovery Place museum in Charlotte raises the bar in hands-on, truly engaging science education. Every time we go there we’re learning something new while having a blast too.
Kids can touch, pull, fire, poke, drag, lift, build, crush (you get the picture) their way to some of the coolest and wackiest scientific experiments. While [...]

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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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Riverbanks Zoo’s newest kids in town are Owen the koala joey and Isabelle the giraffe Southern belle.
Owen was born last May to parents Lottie and Jimmie and spent 7 months growing in his mother’s pouch before making his first public appearance. The size of a jellybean at birth, the koala joey travels to its mother’s [...]

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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!

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The Cowpens National Battlefield Park in the South Carolina Upcountry features the most important Revolutionary War battle of the Southern campaign. The park is open daily, 9AM to 5PM (closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days). Admission is free.
Here is a list with fun activities for kids:
Step in the shoes of the Continental soldier…

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What a Halloween blast at EdVenture!

The inaugural “Beakers and Broomsticks” Halloween party rocked the house! For only $7 kids enjoyed pumpkin smashing, slime, glow bugs, fake eyeballs, laser fights, light graffiti, Frankenstein microscope, dancing, treats, costume contests and… full access to the museum!
The highlight of the party…blasting pumpkins from the roof!

More fun!
Crawl through mole’s tunnel, [...]

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Once again we had a great time at the annual SC Jazz Festival in Cheraw, “the prettiest town in Dixie” and birthplace of bebop king Dizzy Gillespie. Here is a photo tour of all the free fun family activities we enjoyed on Saturday, October 16 2010:
Striking a comic pose with Dizzy

Getting jazzed on Town Green [...]

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Ahoy Mates!

High-seas adventurers unite at the SC State Museum in Columbia!
The Pirates, Privateers and Buccaneers exhibit it’s still in full swing…it was even extended until January!
This kid-friendly, fun and interactive will delight children of all ages.
Admission is $5 adults, $3 children 3-12 on top of the regular museum admission ($7 adults, $4 children). [...]

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What a pleasant surprise! The NC Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame is a true military gem hidden in the Uwharrie National Forest, a short drive from Greensboro, Asheboro and the Seagrove potteries. We were impressed by the stunning collection of vintage military aircraft, uniforms, weapons and memorabilia from World War II through the Cold [...]

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