Looking for fruit and vegetable plants? In my opinion nothing makes fresh fruits and veggies taste better than when they’ve been grown with love by you and your family. The added knowledge of knowing how they were grown and processed is even more important during times of uncertainty. We’ve got all the info so you can visit a locally owned nursery to grab some plants and start that garden.
Looking for a park to explore? South of Greenville, in Piedmont, SC you’ll find Lakeside Park. When you think of Lakeside Park, you may only think of it as the home of the 7th Inning Splash Park. But, there is so much more to do at Lakeside Park. You’ll find playgrounds, swings, ball fields and more. It is a great place to go year round.
Want to visit Six Flags Over Georgia with your family? Check out these highlights from our trip and plan your own adventure.
Looking for a new coffee spot in Travelers Rest? Joybird Cafe has officially opened its new permanent location, and it’s already a cheerful place you’ll want to add to your regular rotation. What started as a popular trailer coffee stand has grown into a welcoming sunny space filled with a cozy vintage vibe and plenty of room to relax.
Whether you’re grabbing a quick drink from the drive-thru or sitting down for breakfast with your family, it’s an easy, feel-good stop to start your day or a mid-day lunch pick-me-up
If your family loves fresh food, being outdoors, and connecting with your local community, a visit to Farm in the Wildwood is such a special experience. I recently stopped by to pick up my very first Farm CSA share for the spring season—and got to meet owner Danielle Pereira and see firsthand what makes this farm so meaningful.
From the moment you arrive, you can tell this is more than just a place to pick up vegetables. It’s about community, care for the land, and food grown the way it should be.
Have you heard about Leave No Trace? Aimed at minimizing human impact on nature, the seven principles of Leave No Trace give us some concrete habits to incorporate into our time outdoors. KAG contributor, Liene, has some specific do’s and don’ts so that families can “Leave No Trace” when they adventure outdoors.
Want to treat Mom on Mother’s day to brunch or dinner in Greenville? The general consensus, according to moms I know (and myself), is that mothers shouldn’t have to cook on Mother’s Day. I personally enjoy cooking and love creating magic in the kitchen but I also love doing lots of other, more relaxing activities that I may want to do on the one day a year when moms get to have their say.
What kid doesn’t love getting up close and personal with a gray wolf, black bear, giant shark, or a creepy tarantula? Families can check out all of those animals and more with the many zoos, nature centers, and aquariums all within a two-and-a-half hour drive or less from Greenville.
If you’ve ever wanted a chance to let your kids be a medieval lord or lady for a night, you should consider a visit to Medieval Times.
Are you looking for things to do with grandparents in Greenville, SC and across the Upstate? The grandparents are coming to visit your family in Upstate, SC, which is great! But what do you do with them together while they are visiting? We have a lot of ideas for you, most of which are based upon our own experiences with grandparents visiting. We’ve broken our list down by activity level.
