Tallulah Gorge State Park is a natural wonder in Georgie that families will really enjoy. With gorgeous hiking, waterfalls, swimming holes, and more, the park is full of the stuff that amazing and memorable day trips are made of, so get packing. Kristina tells us all about how to enjoy this beautiful Georgia State Park, what to expect, and even where to grab something to eat.
Have you discovered Methodical Coffee in Greenville, SC? Residents of Greenville love their caffeinated beverages, and they love them locally sourced even more. Methodical Coffee offers the answer to coffee cravings in three different unique settings.
Have you heard of Kiawah Island’s Beachwalker Park? This park is one of the nation’s top ten rated beaches, and it’s just a few hours away off the coast of Charleston. Kidding Around’s Melanie took a trip to Kiawah Island recently, and it didn’t take long for her to see why that honor was warranted!
Do you have a kid in Greenville, SC who loves trains? Wondering where you can watch trains near Greenville, SC? Or, maybe you’re looking for a train-themed playground or place to ride a train. We have all that and more! So, get aboard and check out our list of places to have fun with trains by local mom Lauren Lochel. She’ll fill you in on a train-themed museum, miniature play trains at several playgrounds, and even some train-themed restaurants you can visit.
Have you tried a burger at HipBurger? This Greenville, SC burger joint had humble beginnings as a food truck. Recently the popularity of the “HipTruck” supported the addition of a brick-and-mortar location in Mauldin, SC to the brand.
Planning a trip to the Smoky Mountains this summer? Kidding Around’s Kristina Hernandez spent a few summer days in the Smoky Mountains and visited the Townsend Wye swimming hole. This swimming hole is FREE and perfect for families. You’ll want to add this one to your vacation things to do if you’re headed up to […]
Is your family looking for a change of scenery that can be reached on less than a tank of gas? Would you like to feel like you’ve escaped to another corner of the world during that trip? Helen, Georgia is the perfect place! Local mom Melanie shares this quaint mountain town in northern Georgia, a fun place to visit no matter what time of year you decide to visit.
Looking for a beach without the hours long trek to the coast? South Cove County Park in Oconee County might be just the place. You can swim at the sandy beach, boat, enjoy the playground, basketball and more. Spend a day or plan a camping trip on the shore of Lake Keowee at South Cove County Park.
Have you heard about Toccoa Falls? This massive waterfall is located on a beautiful college campus in North Georgia, Toccoa Falls College. It’s an easy day trip from several points in the Carolinas and Georgia. There are a lot of beautiful things to see in the area as well, so you can really make a visit to Toccoa Falls a full-day trip adventure.
Have you visited the beaches on North Carolina’s Outer Banks? Many of the Upstate’s favorite beaches are just a few hours away on the South Carolina coast, but many of those beaches have large hotels and a big entertainment scene making those beaches more crowded. The Outer Banks of North Carolina have a very different feel with mainly vacation rental homes for lodging plus long skinny islands with huge lengths of beautiful beaches. Here are some of our favorite things to do and places to eat in the Outer Banks.
