If you ever wondered what Florida looked like before the famous mouse moved here, a visit to Myakka River State Park in Sarasota will take you back in time. The park is one of Florida’s oldest and largest state parks, at a whopping 58 square miles. Kidding Around’s Melanie takes readers on a tour of the place she enjoyed on school field trips as a kid!
Looking for something amazing to do in Sarasota, Florida? Whenever the opportunity presents itself, Kidding Around’s Melanie loves getting on the water with a paddle in hand, kayaking the Lido Key mangrove tunnels Of Sarasota, Florida. This year she spent her birthday on the water of Sarasota Bay, in Florida. Most of the trip was spent on the water, and she had the chance to tour the unique mangrove tunnels that exist among a manatee playground.
Are you looking for a really memorable way to celebrate the holidays this year? Due to COVID-19, so many things have been affected that normally take place during the holidays. We sent our newly crowned Christmas Light Aficionado over the state line to Marietta, Georgia to see what all the fuss was about at World Of Illumination’s Candy Rush.
If a trip to Central Florida is in your family’s future, consider a stop at Wild Florida, a gator-themed park that has lots of unique experiences for your family. KAG’s Kristina has the scoop. There is a lot to do in the Orlando area besides the theme parks. One such adventure is Wild Florida, less […]
Looking for something straight out of a fairy tale where you can see manatees, paddle a kayak, and go swimming in crystalline waters? Blue Spring State Park, less than an hour from Orlando, is the ideal place. Here’s what happened when KAG contributor Kristina took her kids for an adventure there. You know when you […]
Visiting Florida and want to have an unforgettable gator experience? Then a day at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is a must-see. Media tickets were provided for this review. I think alligators are pretty interesting and I adored Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, so checking out the St. Augustine Alligator Farm when I […]
Here’s the story of a goose who has become something of a Spartanburg celebrity. Butter, the goose who could not fly, united a neighborhood resting on the banks of his little pond in Spartanburg. Here’s his story as told by one of those neighbors, Jennifer Curry.
If there ever was an hour for some time away from daily life and for moms to bond with their daughters without the pressure of eLearning, technology crashes, work frustrations, and a world turned upside down, this is it. Enter the Princess Palace, an upscale salon and event space decked out in cotton candy pink […]
There is no shortage of locally-owned coffee shops in the Upstate, but not all of them are pet-friendly. No worries, we’ve got a list of places that will help you get that caffeine fix!
If you love dolphins and nature and are planning a trip to see the vanishing island in Hilton Head Island, exploring the salt marshes and trying to find dolphins with Island Explorer is the way to go. This story reviews three of Island Explorer’s dolphin cruises out of Hilton Head. Some of those trips were […]
