Swim, Paddle, Play and Relax at High Falls Park in Seneca, SC

Looking for a family-friendly beach in the Upstate where you can swim, boat and enjoy the playground? While we don’t have a traditional beach to enjoy in the Upstate, we have a lakeside one just about an hour from Greenville. High Falls County Park is popular with locals and it will be your new favorite day trip and camping destination, too. High Falls County Park sits on 46 acres of land, on the shores of Lake Keowee in Oconee county.

Kids Eat Free Hendersonville NC

10 Places Kids Eat Free or Cheap in Hendersonville, NC

If you’re looking for a restaurant where kids eat free or cheap in Hendersonville, North Carolina, you found the right list! We have a detailed list of places for each day of the week that you can use to plan your dining experience with your family.

Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail

Adventure Awaits on the Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail

Have you heard about the Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail? If your family loves enjoying the outdoors, you’ll want to check out this trail. It’s full of places where families can explore the mountain rivers in North Carolina.

5 tips from a teacher for a great start to school

5 Tips from a Teacher for a Great Start to School

Greenville County Schools start on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 — are you ready? We’ve put together a great list of back to school tips to ensure your kids’ school year gets off to a great start! We hope these tips from a teacher help your family get off on the right foot this year! 📅 […]

6 Local Plant Shops and Pop-Ups Near Greenville, SC

Where can you buy a plant in Greenville, SC? The Upstate area is full of local plant shops and pop-up plant stores where you can find some seriously cool plants for sale, and usually a side of instruction if you’re not so sure how to care for your new botanical bestie. We have some plant care tips for you, plus a list of local plant shops near Greenville that you’ll want to check out.

Back to school hacks

11 Best Back-to-School Hacks Our Readers Swear By

Getting back into the swing of things for a new school year is no joke. It is hard. The early mornings, the bus schedule, the lunch packing, the homework, the extracurricular sports, the chalkboard first day or school photos. It can be overwhelming, which is why we turned to the most knowledgeable group of people we know to ask for tips: our readers.

School Calendars near Greenville, SC

School Calendars Across the Upstate

Wondering when school starts? When’s the next day off? When can you plan that spring break trip? We have all those important dates for all the area schools right here!

Greenville Guides

Family Fun in Greenville, SC

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