Calhoun Falls State Park in South Carolina

Camp on the Shores of Lake Russell at Calhoun Falls State Park

Have you visited Calhoun Falls State Park? My family and I recently started the Ultimate Outsider Challenge through South Carolina State Parks. We’ve quickly made our way through most of the parks in the Upstate and wanted to start branching out to some of the ones further away. When I saw a friend’s pictures of her family’s camping trip to Calhoun Falls State Park, I knew I had to go see it for myself.

Playgrounds and parks Easley, SC

Check Out Some Favorite Playgrounds and Parks in Easley & Pickens, SC

Looking for a place to play in Easley or Pickens? My favorite time of year has arrived and I am so excited! Spring is working hard to break its way into the Southern summer. Recently my kids and I decided to leave the “big city” to check out the suburbs. We set out on a mission to explore each of the Easley parks and were pleasantly surprised with what we discovered!

The Landsford Canal State Park Spider Lilies in full bloom

The Amazing Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies In Full Bloom At Landsford Canal State Park Is A Sight To Behold

For just a few weeks Lansford Canal State Park, Rocky Shoals Spider lilies bloom by the thousands. It’s the largest stand of these lilies found anywhere. While this spectacle of mother nature isn’t the only reason to visit Lansford Canal State Park, it is one of the most popular. The Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies only bloom for a few weeks a year, and we have all the info you’ll need to get a close-up peek at them.

VBS Programs in Upstate, SC

Vacation Bible School Near Greenville, SC | VBS 2026

Are you looking for the VBS closest to your home? Maybe you’re looking to visit a Vacation Bible School that fits your vacation schedule! Either way, we’ve got the list of the 2026 VBS programs for all around Greenville and Spartanburg. All of these have a link to the church so you can get all of their contact information, directions and information!

Food trucks Greenville, SC

Ready to Eat? There’s a Food Truck Near You in Greenville, SC

Looking for food trucks near Greenville, SC? No matter what type of cuisine you are seeking, there is sure to be a food truck in the Greenville area that has something tasty to satisfy your hunger. Read all about Kristina’s love of food trucks and find a list of some of her favorites in this article.

Thai Food Greenville SC

Enjoy Delicious Thai Cuisine at Sweet Basil Thai in Greenville, SC

The Saiyud family moved from Pattaya Beach, Thailand, and landed in Greenville a few years later in 1997. They opened Sweet Basil Thai in 2005, and a few years later I met the matriarch of the family and fell in love with one of Greenville’s most popular Thai restaurants.

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