Seed Libraries

Free Seeds? Yes Please! Start Your Garden with Spartanburg County Seed Libraries

Want to save costs on starting your garden? Spartanburg County Public Libraries offers free seeds year-round to help you grow your own food or flowers! These seed libraries make it easy to plant something new, introduce kids to gardening, and grow together as a family. Read on to learn about seed libraries, where to find one, and how to start planting at home!

McKinney Park

The New Playground at McKinney Park Is Next Level – Literally!

If your kids love to climb, slide, and splash, then RUN—don’t walk—to the newly updated McKinney Park in Woodruff, SC! You’ll find a brand new playground where kids can climb sky-high, zoom down half a dozen slides, and leap across the splash pad. Just 30 minutes from Greenville and Spartanburg, this park is sure to […]

Holston Creek Park

Mountain Biking & More for Families: Holston Creek Park in Inman, SC

Did you know Inman has a great park with family-friendly mountain biking trails? Holston Creek Park in Inman, SC not only has classics like a fun playground for the kids, fields, and picnic shelters, but it also features a 27-hole disc golf course, beautiful mountain views, and very accessible mountain bike trails that the whole family can enjoy.

Sadlers Creek State Park

Sadlers Creek State Park: Fishing and Swimming Spots Abound in this Anderson Park, SC

Have you visited Sadlers Creek State Park? There are 47 South Carolina State Parks and some are definitely worth the drive from Greenville. KAG Contributor Andrea Beam is exploring the state parks across South Carolina. After she visited Sadlers Creek State Park she wanted to share her visit with our readers. We think you’ll love the beautiful scenery and amenities of this state park in Anderson, SC.

Sylvan 2025

Build Your Own Summer Camp & Learning Adventure with Sylvan Learning

It’s that time of year again where we look forward to a break from the daily school routine. But let’s not forget, summer shouldn’t mean a total break from learning. Academic skills are just like any other—use them or lose them! Sylvan’s Build-Your-Own Summer Camp offers a unique opportunity for you to customize your child’s summer […]

Where to Throw a Great Outdoor Birthday Party in Greenville, SC

Thinking about hosting a birthday party outside in Greenville? One of the great things about Greenville is our moderate weather. This means birthday parties outside are often a reasonable option. We recently compiled your ideas about indoor birthday party spots but for those who like fun in the sun (or just being outdoors as long as it’s not pouring and/or freezing!), KAG contributor Lindy Wilson made this list of fabulous outdoor birthday party spots.

picking blackberries

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.

Greenville Guides

Family Fun in Greenville, SC

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