Tag: outdoors
Exploring the Many Waterfalls of the South Carolina Upcountry
I have always been an outdoors kind of person. When I was younger I enjoyed playing outside, no matter what time of year it...
Are You an Ultimate Outsider? Guide to Camping at SC State...
My family loves going camping. It is one of our favorite family activities. I started camping when I was a little girl and when...
Congaree Swamp and National Park: Fun, Family Hike
I've been meaning to take my kids out to Congaree Swamp since last summer, but it seemed so far away from where we live...
Visit a Richland Library StoryWalk® Near You
StoryWalks® are a delightful way for children — and adults — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Accessible trails located...
Columbia Parks & Playgrounds :: Felton C. Benton Park
Springdale in the near the West Columbia area located between downtown Columbia and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The area is home to many families...
Columbia Parks & Playgrounds :: Sims Park
One great thing about Columbia is the number of awesome parks and playgrounds our children have access to. As a mom to a very...
Columbia Parks & Playgrounds :: Cayce Riverwalk
Before I became a mom, I enjoyed going to the various walking and running trails in the Midlands. Cayce Riverwalk is probably my favorite....
Columbia Parks & Playgrounds :: Woodland Park
There are many parks and playgrounds in the Midlands, especially in the downtown area. As a stay-at-home mom with a quest to get my...
National Picnic Month :: Out of the Basket Picnic Ideas
July is National Picnic Month. Storied to have been founded by the American Bakers Association in 1952, National Picnic Month invites us to enjoy...
Road Trip! Let’s Go to the NC Mountains for a Vacation
Here in Columbia, it seems when families want to escape, the natural urge is to head east, to the beach. I love the beach....
Raising Butterflies With Your Kids Is Easy and Fun!
One of our favorite spring activities is raising painted lady butterflies! It’s a tradition that I started years ago as a kindergarten teacher, and...
Tips to Make Your Vacation Prep Easier This Summer
As the school year draws to a close and summer travel ramps up, kids and road trips can seem overwhelming and stressful; especially when...
A Day Trip to the Greenville Zoo
If you're looking for a fun place that's an easy drive from Columbia, look no further than Greenville, SC! (Ok, I am originally from...
Camping for Beginners
Want to learn how to camp but where to begin? Enjoy camping but haven't been in a while, and need a refresher on basic...