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Bison, Blackberries, and Blooms: Experience the Most Unique U-Pick Farm in Upstate SC!

Right in the middle of Upstate SC, Bison Berry Farms is truly one of a kind. Get up close and personal with historic American bison, explore thornless U-Pick blackberry fields, and spark new family traditions with unforgettable seasonal festivals! Kidding Around’s Sarah Burnett is here to introduce you to this slice of wild western paradise…without ever leaving the Palmetto State!

Hike the Palmetto Trail

Hiking the Palmetto Trail in South Carolina: A Complete Guide From Mountains to Coast

Have you hiked any of the Palmetto Trail as it crosses South Carolina? Kidding Around Contributor, Liene, has hiked many sections of the Palmetto Trail with her family. Her article is broken up by passage of the Palmetto Trail and location, so you can hike the section closest to you, plan a longer distance adventure, or travel for a weekend getaway with some hiking.

Guide to Bryson City, North Carolina.

Bryson City, NC: Things to Do and Places to Stay in the Great Smoky Mountains

Are you looking for a place to visit with a small mountain town charm? Bryson City in Western North Carolina fits that description perfectly. The downtown area offers unique shopping, rich history, and access to the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad.  There are also some pretty spectacular things to do in the surrounding nature areas that will get your kids excited to explore.

Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show

Review: Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Pigeon Forge

Inside: One family visits Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show on vacation in Pigeon Forge, TN, and shares their experience, real review, with tips for a great visit. If cheering on pirates as they perform acrobatic tricks and engage in sword fighting while eating a delicious meal sounds fun, then you’re in for a real treat […]

Red River Gorge

Have a Unique Adventure at the Red River Gorge, the “Land of the Arches”

Looking for a fun and unique adventure for your family that includes kayaking, hiking, or climbing? The Red River Gorge in Kentucky is the place to go.  Ever the adventurer, the Red River Gorge had been on my list of places to visit within driving distance of Greenville, SC for awhile. Some of my hiking […]

Greyrock Farms in Spartanburg

Check Out U-Pick, Fresh Produce, and Farm Tours at the Last Working Dairy Farm in Spartanburg, SC!

At Greyrock Farms and Green Acres Produce in lower Spartanburg County, families can visit a real working dairy farm offering U-Pick, fresh produce, and educational farm tours every Spring and Fall! Add in a free farm-themed play space, and you’ve got a guaranteed win for families, homeschoolers, and school trips! Kidding Around’s Sarah Burnett has got the scoop on what to expect at their brand new location and why this needs to be your next field trip destination!

authentic tacos greenville sc

10+ Best Authentic Tacos in Greenville, SC and Spartanburg, SC

Looking for really authentic tacos in Greenville? Authentic tacos are something Kidding Around Contributor, Melanie Coblentz is constantly on the hunt for. Or so she tells us. She did some research and has come up with a few restaurant suggestions for really authentic tacos just in time for Cinco de Mayo or Taco Tuesday. Enjoy!

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